Socks at Any Size and Gauge

Socks at Any Size and Gauge:

1:00pm-4:00pm

$40.00

Class Description: Want to make socks that fit perfectly, no matter what yarn, needles, or stitch pattern you use? This workshop will teach you how to measure your foot, knit a swatch, and devise a standard top-down pattern for any size foot and any gauge of knitting. Instructions are based on Ann’s book, Getting Started Knitting Socks.

 

Skill Level:  Intermediate knitting skills. Students should be comfortable knitting socks with double-pointed needles (two circulars and magic loop method also welcome).

 

Maximum Class Size: 30

 

Students to Bring:  Tape measure, calculator, yarn of your choice and appropriate needles, stitch pattern ideas

 

Homework to be complete BEFORE class: None

Materials Fee: None

Instructor: Ann Budd

Ann Budd learned to knit while attending elementary school in Switzerland in 1968. She has been associated with Interweave Press since 1989 and has worked on the editorial staff of Handwoven magazine as well as Interweave Knits and Knitscene, and more recently as a book editor. In addition to editing many of Interweave’s knitting titles, Ann is the author of Sock Knitting Master Class (2011), Getting Started Knitting Socks (2007), The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns (2002), The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns (2004), The Knitter’s Handy Guide to Yarn Requirements (2004), The Crocheter’s Handy Guide to Yarn Requirements (2005), Simple Style (2009), Interweave Presents Knitted Gifts (2009), and Knitting Green (2010), and co-author of Wrap Style (2005), Bag Style (2007), Lace Style (2007), and Color Style (2008). Ann teaches knitting technique workshops across the country. Learn more at www.annbuddknits.com.