Two little Inchie Sockies lie side by side, waiting to have their ends finished off.
These little socks are examples of a teaching sock that I've been working with for a few years.
Those of you who can get to the sock knitting class on Walk In Wednesday, July 30 at Graywood Studio will have a chance to sit down and knit one of these little cuties. I haven't tried felting them yet, but that is one of the next steps in making these worsted weight socks into a fun thing for holiday decorating. Imagine a tabletop Christmas tree filled with Inchie Sockies, or a doorway swag with these little gems. Very cute.
Here's how the classes will run on Wednesday, July 30th:
Morning Inchie Sockie session 10:30 - noon:
Learn how to knit in the round on four needles.
You will need 2 ounces of Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted and a set of US #4, 5, OR 6 double pointed needles. This is a teaching sock, so gauge is not critical. We will start the cuff for the sock, so you will be knitting one inch of ribbing and one inch of stockinette stitch.
Afternoon Inchie Sockie session 1 pm - 3 pm:
Learn how to turn a heel and make the gussets.
The afternoon sessions uses the same supplies as the morning session. If you are only coming for the afternoon, please begin your knitting by casting on 36 stitches and knitting in the round on DP needles. Knit one inch of knit one, purl one (K1, P1) ribbing. Then do another inch of stockinette stitch (knit every round).
More Hints:
If you think you would like to do a two color sockie, bring two different colors. If you are a beginner, choose a lighter color because it is easier to see the stitches and correct mistakes. If you know all about all of this but just want to knit, come anyway!!
