Full Day Workshop- Toe-Up Triumph: Crafting the Perfect Fitting Sock

Welcome to our Toe-Up Sock Knitting Class with Zanete.

Improve your sock knitting skills and learn to knit the perfect knitting toe-up sock in this two-part workshop with the incredible knitwear designer and teacher Zanete. Have you already attended our Introduction to Sock Knitting workshop? Want to learn more? Perfect! In this workshop you'll cover common challenges with toe-up specific sock patterns and the advantages of starting from the toe. You'll also master essential techniques like closed cast-on, sole gusset and a reinforced heel flap to create comfortable, well-fitting socks with hands-on practice of all the techniques. Perfect for any sock knitters looking to improve and add to their sock knitting skills.

In the first part before lunch, we’ll cover sock constructions, their pros and cons and practice key techniques like Judy’s Magic Cast-On and lifted increases to create the toe, instep, and gusset. By the end, you'll have a swatch ready to start the heel in part 2.

After lunch In the second part, we’ll be shaping the heel with short rows, look at how to create a sturdy heel flap using a reinforced slip stitch pattern and finish with a stretchy bind-off for the leg. 

Prerequisites and Materials 

This workshop is designed for intermediate sock knitters. You should have experience knitting a few pairs of socks, understand the basics of sock construction, be comfortable knitting in the round, and have a good understanding of short rows. 

You will need: 

● DK weight yarn in a light colour 

● Circular needles for chosen yarn and DPNs, if preferred for small circumference knitting 

● Five stitch markers 

● Plus one extra locking stitch marker for beginning of round (a stitch marker that opens and closes)

More about your teacher Zanete

"Once a software engineer, she is now an illustrious knitwear designer who weaves the old with the new. She crafts mesmerising patterns where the vibrant essence of Latvian lore meets a kaleidoscope of global traditions. Her patterns take us on a journey to find harmony between the desire for peace and the thirst for adventure."

Important information - PLEASE READ

Please leave a phone number when booking so we can get in touch about the workshop if needed.

The workshop takes place upstairs in the store which is accessed via a spiral staircase. Toilets are available and are accessed by another spiral staircase.

We need a minimum number of bookings for this class to go ahead, If we do not meet the minimum 4 days before the workshop you will be offered a new date or a refund. 

Finally, if you are no longer able to attend the workshop please let us know as soon as possible as a refund can only be offered if we are able to re-fill your spot.