required skills:

• You must be able to cast on, knit and purl in the round.
• You should be familiar with how to work small circumferences in the round using double pointed needles.

A first pair of socks is a rite of passage for many knitters - they are small, portable projects that can be as basic or as intricate as the knitter wants, and once you start wearing them, you'll know why they are so popular.  Join us for this class and work through your own first pair of socks.  We'll be using a multi-sized and multi-gauged pattern, so there is something to suit everyone.

These socks are knit from cuff to toe, with a heel flap and gussets.

If you are worried about your knitting speed or having time to complete your socks in class, we encourage you to get our staff's help selecting a DK weight sock yarn, since this will require fewer stitches and knitting but still let you practice the techniques with the class.

A free copy of the pattern can be downloaded here:   https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/galt-socks

what the class teaches:

• basic top-down sock techniques, including heels and heel flaps

what to bring

• 100g of fingering OR dk sock yarn
• 2.25mm OR 3.25mm double pointed needles (appropriate to yarn choice)
• a printed copy of the pattern
• Pencil or pen for notes