{"product_id":"top-down-sock","title":"Top Down Sock","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou have always wanted to knit sock, but you didn't know where to start or you started it and you found it fiddly using double pointed needles (DPNs). Wendy our sock expert is going to break down how to make a sock in three sessions for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Will Learn:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession 1: You will start by learning how to knit a small tube in the round using the magic loop technique. Another option is learning to knit a small tube on 2 smaller circular needles. Both methods can be used to knit socks. Your assignment after this class will be to cast on the stitches for your first sock and knit the cuff and the leg. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession 2: You will then learn how to knit the heel flap, pick up stitches for the gusset and begin the gusset decreases. You will also learn how to measure your sock properly for your foot length and how to use a sock ruler. Your assignment after this class will be to finish your heel and knit your foot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession 3: You will learn how to knit the toe and the toe decreases and how to finish with the Kitchner stitch. If you have time you can cast on your second sock!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRequired\u003c\/strong\u003e: You \u003cstrong\u003eMUST\u003c\/strong\u003e be proficient at knitting and purling. These will not be taught in class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOne skein of DK weight yarn (we recommend Cascade 220), a US 6 32 or 40 inch needle (for magic loop) \u003cstrong\u003eOR\u003c\/strong\u003e two US 6, 16 inch needles (for knitting on 2 circulars), one stitch marker, a darning needle. We will provide the pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hook \u0026 Needle, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Session 1: Sat. June 27 from 10:30 - 12:30 Session 2: Sat July 11 from 1:30 - 3:30 Session 3: Sat. Aug. 1st from 10:30 - 12:30","offer_id":48650911285463,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/5578\/1981\/files\/sox.jpg?v=1779802714","url":"https:\/\/hookandneedleyarnstudio.com\/products\/top-down-sock","provider":"Hook \u0026 Needle, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}