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Essential Skills for Sock Knitting

via Craftsy

Overview

Conquer sock knitting essentials that ensure success! Join designer Ann Budd and learn little details that make things easier at every step. During class, you’ll see how to knit identical socks toe-up and cuff-down, and find out how to troubleshoot any tricky situations that pop up along the way. Ann will begin by demonstrating how to take accurate measurements before helping you conquer popular sock cast-ons and bind-offs. For variety, you’ll discover new heel and toe styles, and Ann will share methods for shaping. With these skills you can accommodate the unique features of any feet! Plus, throughout class you’ll learn the classic techniques that lead to great socks, from picking up stitches to grafting.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Set Up for Sock Success
  • Top-Down Cast-On & Working in the Round
  • Toe-Up Cast-Ons
  • Top-Down Round Heel Shaping
  • Toe-Up Round Heel
  • Short-Row Heels
  • Toe Shaping
  • Bind-Offs
  • Finishing

Taught by

Ann Budd

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