Sock central
The rumor is that once you learn to make a pair of socks you will become a sock addict. First there comes the tactile pleasure of the sock yarn itself. Soft, squishy, warm and colorful, the yarns that are now being made just for sock knitting are as varied as the feet they are meant to cuddle.
We have many new sock yarns in stock. One of the new favorites is Alpaca Socks from Classic Elite. Made of 60% alpaca, 20% merino wool, and 20% nylon (for heel and toe strength) the feel of this yarn is amazing. Your feet will never stop thanking you when you treat them to socks in this yarn. The colors are saturated and luscious and won’t settle for being stuffed into shoes. You’ll have to show them off!
Then comes the wonder and awe of actually making a shaped piece of knitting that can perfectly surround any foot with warmth and love. Turning a heel is one of the most miraculous moments in any knitters experience. Don’t deny yourself this experience!
Once the socks are knit the joy of giving or the joy of wearing these precious creations gives happiness to the sock knitters fingers as well as her heart; and the next pair of socks is ready to be cast on.
Come explore the different methods of sock knitting at Northampton Wools this fall.
The traditional method of using double pointed needles to make a sock from the leg down is where I suggest you start. All you need to do is to make one, a good and complete understanding of the whats, whys and hows of a sock can make the best foundation for future learning. This one day workshop is usually taught by Linda, and will start your sock knitting adventure on very solid ground.
Knitting socks with two circular needles came along a couple of years ago and shook the sock knitting world to its very toes. No more dropped needles, poked fingers or loose joining sts, knitting on two circs became a “why didn’t I think of that?” moment for most of the sock world. Slightly different in construction from the double pointed needle sock, this workshop will make your sock knitting fun and quick.
Finally, the magic loop came along. Sock knitting with one circular needle transformed the way knitters thought about circular needles entirely. The double pointed needles in the world quaked when even Decker (aka-I don’t do socks) became addicted to sock making with one circular needle. She loves it so much that she teaches the entire method in a three session workshop that is guaranteed change the way you think about sock knitting for the rest of your life. Check out the classes page on the website to see when the next workshop is scheduled and then call to reserve your seat. Your feet will never be cold again.