You’ve learned to knit so now what?  Well, let’s knit some socks!  This workshop will be for the very beginner sock knitter, but suitable if you are a cuff-down sock knitter and would like to try toe-up.  We will talk about different types of sock, heel, and toe construction, then we will CAST-ON for a Beginner TOE-UP MAGIC LOOP Sock!

The workshop will take place over 4 weeks; Saturdays, August 22, August 29, September 5, & September 12, 2026. 1:00- 4:00 PM each day.

HOMEWORK FOR WEEK 1: Students are asked to trace their bare foot onto a piece of cardboard or cardstock (cereal box works) and knit a gauge swatch in the yarn you plan to use in three needle sizes; US 1, US 1.5, and US 2.  Cast-on 32 stitches and knit one inch with US 1, then one inch with US 1.5, and then one inch with US 2.  You should get 8-9 stitches to the inch.

Week 1: We will go over different sock construction methods, take measurements of our feet to make socks that fit, and then cast on a single toe-up sock using magic loop.

Students should bring their own needles (US 1, 1.5, or US 2), in either wood or metal, and their own fingering weight yarn in any pattern/color combination they choose staying away from all black, navy and dark brown for ease of seeing stitches.

If students are unsure about what yarn or needles to use, they may contact the instructor, Yvonne Jones, jones_yvonne@lilly.com.

Members $85

Non-member student $95 (includes one-year guild membership)

Non-member $115 (includes one-year guild membership)

For full details and to register, click here.