Farola Sock Class with guest Laura Nelkin

Farola Boot Socks! 

Even if you've knit socks before you can still learn something new in this class with a unique way of using knitting cord for the heel (no picking up stitches!).

If you’ve dreamt of knitting socks but haven’t taken the plunge, this is a great start!

Local designer of these mittens, Laura Nelkin, will join us for part two of this class to show us a nifty trick with knitting cord to create the heel of these socks.

Dates/times: This is a three part class. 

Class 1: Tuesday, March 25th from 6-8p (toe cast on, start of the foot)

Class 2: Tuesday, April 8th from 6-8p (using knitting cord to create the heel, cuff stitch demonstration)

Class 3: Tuesday, April 15th from 6-8p (review of cuff stitch, finishing the heel)

Location: Connected Stitches Yarn & Fiber Shop (10 W Main Street in Dryden, NY (parking is available along Main Street, accessible parking is located behind the building with a driveway off of North St) 

Teacher: Chris Cushman with guest Laura Nelkin on 4/8

Cost: $110

Max Number of Participants: 10

This is a workshop for ages 18 and up. Please plan to arrange childcare for your kids if you choose to attend class. Kids are great! But you will focus more without them and they will learn better in a kids only class experience. 

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. You should know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Having experience working in the round and reading patterns is helpful.

Description: "Farola Boot Socks—socks so warm and snug you’ll never want to take them off. These DK-weight toe-up socks are a beginner-friendly delight. The innovative forethought heel utilizes stitch saver to avoid any cutting or picking up stitches.”

Prerequisites: You should know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Having experience working in the round and reading patterns is helpful.

Techniques you will learn: Toe up sock construction, Judy’s Magic Cast On, Increases and decreases to shape the toe, using knitting cord for the heel, feather stitch 

Pattern: Farola Boot Socks by Laura Nelkin

What's Included:

• A printed copy of the pattern (the pattern will also be purchased for you and linked to your email and/or ravelry account)
• A 10% discount on all supplies purchased at Connected Stitches 
• Knitting cord (stitch saver) length for the heel technique 

What You Need:

• Double pointed needles or long circular needles for your preferred method of knitting small circumference
  • Size needle needed to meet gauge for your yarn.
  • If doing magic loop you need 32" or greater. We recommend Chiaogoo red lace because of the extreme flexibility of the cord.
• DK Weight yarn 262 yards
• Notions: Darning needle, tape measure, stitch markers, row counter (optional)

*all students will receive a 10% discount on supplies at Connected Stitches. You are welcome to bring your stash yarn, but purchases made at Connected Stitches help support our small business and keep our doors open*

Homework: Purchase/gather your supplies. Knit a gauge swatch to choose the correct size needles for your tension. If you need help getting started you can reach out to the shop. You should be ready to cast on at the first class session. 

*If you have questions about the class, please email info@connectedstitches.com or text/call (607)269-5207*

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

Please review our class policies, including our refund and cancellation policy. 

We reserve the right to cancel class if less than 3 students sign up two days before class. You will be notified promptly if this happens. 

*photo credit Laura Nelkin