Perfect for a first pair of socks, toe-up construction allows you to try on the socks as you go. Knit these with contrasting heels and toes or choose one of our new sock yarns. The afterthought heel construction is a great alternative method to the more complex heel flap and gusset.

Level: Advanced Beginner. Must know how to cast-on, knit, and purl.

Learn:

• Toe-up construction

• Turkish cast-on

• Afterthought Heel

• Stretchy Bind-off

• Small circumference knitting with flexi-flips or magic loop

Materials List:

• 100 gr of fingering weight yarn purchased at Wollhaus. We used Brooklyn Tweed Peerie .

• Pattern supplied

• Needles:

  • US 1: flexi-flips or 32 or 40 inch circular for magic loop

  • Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.

• Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Dates: Three Saturdays 11-1 pm: January 11, 18, and 25

Teacher: Ulli

Cost: $80 + materials

Photos by Andrea Mowry