Take this class from the comfort of your home, using Zoom.
Socks on Straight Needles? No way! (Yes, way.)
Calling all sock knitters! Holli Yeoh is teaching a new and innovative method for knitting socks! Holli's latest sock pattern, "Easy Over Socks", caught our attention with all of it's opportunities to play. Use different yarns for the top and bottom of your sock, add reinforcement yarn only on the bottom, work on two straight needles, and a short row heel that provides plenty of room and keeps your shortie socks from falling off!
This knit flat sock is perfect for first time sock knitters and is a game changer for experienced sock knitters. Working back and forth on two straight needles, you will learn how to create a join-friendly selvedge on the top half of your sock, work shadow wrap short rows, join-as-you-go for the underside of the sock, a bifurcated heel for better fit and have an opportunity to try two different yarns to create the cutest shortie sock ever.
In class, you will work on a sample size sock in worsted weight yarn. You'll learn all the techniques and finish a large toddler / small child size sock. Yarniversity will purchase a copy of Holli's Over Easy Socks for each participant so you can cast on and use your new skills and techniques to work on an adult size sock for yourself!
Join us for two, 2-hour sessions (4 hours of instruction time) on Thursdays: December 5 and 12 starting at 11:00 am PST, 12:00 pm MST, 1:00 pm CST and Saskatchewan, 2:00 pm EST, 3:00 pm AST.
Please Bring
Here are some things that you will need to knit a sample sock in class along with Holli. Your first sock may fit a small child / toddler so Holli has included enough yardage to make a pair.
- Worsted weight yarn in two colours (choose lighter colours for easier visibility)
MC (instep) 30 yd / 25 m
CC (heel/toe/sole) 75 yd / 70 m - 3.5mm (US 4) needles, your preference of straight, dpns, or circular. If you're a loose knitter go down a size; if you're a tight knitter, go up a size.
- 2 stitch markers
- 8 locking stitch markers
- Your usual knitter's notions like measuring tape, scissors and darning needle.
Skill Level
You should be able to knit, purl, cast on and bind off—advanced beginner.
About Holli
Holli’s passion for knitting has spanned a lifetime, from learning to knit as a child to her fine arts degree majoring in textiles and jewellery, and over 20 years of design and teaching experience. Her work has appeared in industry leading publications including Vogue Knitting, Interweave Press, Amirisu and Twist Collective, as well as in her Ravelry shop and in her book Tempest, published in collaboration with Sweet Georgia Yarns.
Why Learn from Holli?
Holli feels strongly about fine craftsmanship, believing that while there’s more than one right way to do things, it’s important to do it right! To this end, she teaches skills that enable knitters to feel justified pride in their finished objects, while accommodating different knitting styles and preferences. Students leave her workshops with an arsenal of valuable techniques, deep understanding of the choices to be made in knitting, and new confidence. Her courses are well polished, solidly prepared and cater to students at every level.
Read these helpful tips before you register:
- You have to pay the registration fee in advance to hold your seat. You can register online or email cynthia@yarniversity.ca if you need assistance.
- As this is an online class, you will need to have Zoom downloaded on a computer, tablet or mobile device. If using a computer, make sure you also have a webcam and microphone built in or attached.
- The class session(s) will be recorded and copies of all/segments of the class will be available for you to review for a limited time after the class session(s).
- Refunds? If you cancel 7 days (or more) prior to your workshop date, we will transfer your registration fee to a gift card at no charge or offer a refund less a 10% cancellation fee. The cost of any materials provided to you will be subtracted from any refunds/transfers.
- No refunds will be made if you have to cancel less than 7 days before your class is scheduled to begin. If minimum enrolment is not met we reserve the right to cancel the class. A full refund of your registration fee will be given should this situation arise.
Questions, comments, concerns, suggestions? Please contact cynthia@yarniversity.ca.