Learn to knit toe-up socks in this one-day workshop, where we’ll be making a mini sock with 4-ply yarn.
Why Knit Toe-Up?
🧦 Try them on as you go for a custom fit
🧶 Use up every last bit of your yarn—no guesswork
✨ A great technique to master for future sock projects
What You’ll Learn:
✔ Judy’s Magic Cast-On for a seamless toe
✔ Knitting in the round using magic loop
✔ Shaping a short-row "boomerang" heel
✔ Finishing with Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off
What’s Included:
🎁 A 100g ball of Opal self-striping sock yarn – enough for a full pair of adult socks
📜 A printed adult sock pattern to take home
🧶 2.5mm / 80cm circular needles (for magic loop)
📹 Exclusive video tutorials to refer back to after the workshop
🍽 A light lunch (sandwiches & nibbles), plus tea, coffee, and biscuits
If you prefer to use double-pointed needles, you’re welcome to bring your own.
Who Is This For?
Confident novice – intermediate knitters:
✔ Comfortable with knit and purl stitches
✔ Some experience with decreases and knitting in the round is helpful
Homework
If you’re new to magic loop, you’ll receive a video tutorial after booking. Please watch it and have a go before the class to familiarise yourself.
Refreshments
☕ Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided
🥪 A light lunch (sandwiches & nibbles) is included
Venue
Our workshop space is located at Chesterblade Hills, nestled in the beautiful Somerset countryside between Frome and Shepton Mallet.
📍 Check our written directions before setting off, as SatNav can take you on an unexpected scenic route!
Exclusive On-the-Day Discount!
🎉 Enjoy 10% off shop purchases, including our brand-new Fresh Shoots sock kit, when you attend this workshop.
T&Cs:
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We need a minimum of 2 attendees to run the workshop.
- If you cancel with more than 4 weeks' notice, we're happy to offer a full refund.
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If you cancel with less than 4 weeks’ notice, we’re unable to offer a refund. If we’re able to reallocate your space, we’ll offer you a transfer to the next available date or an alternative class.
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In the unlikely event we need to cancel due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and offer a full refund or transfer.