Beginner’s Lightweight Sock Knitting Classes at Villages Folk School in the Villages of Van Buren County Iowa

Beginner’s Lightweight Sock Knitting
Karen Land, Instructor

Students will learn how to follow a pattern to make a comfortable pair of socks to wear or give as a gift. Skill level for this class is advanced beginner. Students should know how to knit and purl well with small thread. Class will be held in two sessions, allowing students time to work on project between sessions.

Meet Your Instructor: Karen Land

Dates:

Session 1 – October 2, 2010
Session 2 – November 6, 2010

Location: TBD

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM each session

Class Fee: $37.50

Class Size: 6-7 students; 16 yrs and older

Materials needed: Fingerweight (sock) yarn (416 yards), size 2 double point bamboo needles, small scissors, notepad and pencil, and Beginners Lightweight Sock pattern #216 from Knitting Pure and Simple. All materials may be purchased from the At Home Store in Fairfield, IA.

Note: Multi-colored threads help in differentiating and counting stitches.