Knitting socks

We will learn to knit socks over the course of 3 weeks, learning a step, knitting at home, then learning the next step, as follows.

Sock making timeline

Dec 6 - casting on, getting stitches on double-pointed needles
    knit at home the ankle length

Dec 13 - turning the heel

    knit at home to length of foot

Dec 20 - finishing the toe

Then make the pair to match!

Supplies needed

—100 grams or 4 oz. of worsted weight yarn will make two socks. For beginners, wool yarn that has been plied is the easiest to work with. 

—Size 5, 6 or 7 double-pointed needle sets will work if you already have them. If you are buying them, purchase size 6 double-pointed needles (sold in a set of 4 or 5 needles).

Thank you Louise for your sock knitting teaching expertise!

PS After we make the first pair, we can advance to knitting another pair with fine sock yarn, which has some additional requirements, including a different pattern and more knitting time.