Toe-tally Beginner Socks

This course is a series of 3 workshops. It is important to attend each one as the skills will be added to each session. 

Welcome to Toe-tally Beginner Socks with Eleanor! We are so excited to bring you a complete beginners sock-knitting course where you will have chance to really master your skills.

Socks can look intimidating, but they don’t have to be.

Join us for a relaxed, supportive 3 week sock-knitting course designed for sock beginners, rusty knitters and anyone who’s ever felt stuck with those double-pointed needles or turning heels. Running every other Saturday, this course breaks down the process into clear manageable steps so you can build confidence, learn essential techniques and finish with a beautiful handmade sock!

Don’t rush to learn and fail, come and take your time; ask questions and practice your skills.

Across the three sessions, you’ll learn everything from a stretchy cast-on and turning heels to shaping the toe, with plenty of guidance, demonstrations, and time to practice in a friendly environment with lots of tea and biscuits!

Week 1 

Learn the stretchy Norwegian cast-on, perfect for socks. Create the ribbed cuff. Start knitting the leg of the sock. Get comfy using DPNs and other sock knitting treats!

Week 2

Step-by-step guidance to knit the heel flap and turning the heel. Pick up stitches and create the gusset. Begin to knit the foot of the sock.

Week 3

Shape the toe. Learn how to finish off the sock and use garter stitch. Recap and start on the second sock if you have time! learn some extra tips, tricks and troubleshooting.

What do you need to bring?

• Enthusiasm
• A notebook and pen
• Glasses if you need them!
• Your choice of any 4ply sock knitting yarn (Remember you can buy them in store!)

What is included?

• a set of 3.25mm Knit Pro Zing Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)

Required sewing knowledge/experience

This workshop is suitable for improving beginners to knitting.

About our tutor

Eleanor has been part of our team for a couple of years and is a super all round crafter! Knitting is one of her many textile passions and she confidently tackles a whole range of tricky knitting patterns. She is studying pattern design at University and is looking forward to a career in the fashion industry. Eleanor is patient with all learners and is highly skilled at explaining tricky techniques.