Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co.

Beginner Sock Knitting Class- Saturday 27th September 2025

$120.00

Would you like to begin your journey into sock knitting?

Saturday 27th September 9.30am-3.00pm

Beginner Sock Knitting

This workshop has been developed for people who want to learn how to knit their own socks. Knitting socks involves a few advanced skills and techniques that may require some support to get it right. Learning these skills with some support in a small group setting will set you up for a lifetime of knitting beautiful socks! Socks are the perfect summer knit due to the lightweight yarn and small size, and also fantastic for gifting – everyone wears socks! We will focus on knitting top down socks with a heel flap and gusset and will also talk about and explore the many other types of socks out there that you can make.

Who’s it for?

This workshop is for those wanting to begin their sock knitting journey, you will need to be proficient with knitting and purling and able to knit in the round.

In this hands-on workshop we will cover:

Cast On - German Twisted Cast On

Joining and knitting in the round

Short Rows

Picking up and knitting on the edge of your work

Decreasing

Kitchener Stitch

Please note you will be working on a mini sock, this is a technique based workshop - you will not complete an adult size sock in this workshop.

What to bring for the workshop

20gm of fingering weight yarn

2.25mm or 2.5mm circular needle with an 80cm chord

Darning needle and stitch markers

Terms and Conditions- Buying purchasing this item you are guaranteed a spot in this workshop. We must have three participants for this class to go ahead. Payment is required in full to secure your spot, if you have selected payment on pick up you will need to finalise the purchase within 7 days or by 20th September whichever is sooner.

Cancellations within 4 weeks of scheduled class will receive a full refund, Cancellations less than 4 weeks of scheduled class will receive a refund less $20.00 admin fee.

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Yarn Weight	No. & Name USA	Knitting Tension (Guage)	Suggested Needle Size	Crochet Tension (Guage)	Suggested Hook Size
2-3 Ply	0: Lace	27-32 sts	2.25 - 3.25mm	32-42 sts*	1.5mm- 2.25mm
4 Ply	1: Super Fine	23-26 sts	2.50 - 3.50mm	21-32 sts	2.25-3.5mm
5 Ply	2: Fine	22-25 sts	2.75 – 3.75mm	16-20 sts	3.50-4.50mm
8 Ply	3: Light	21-24 sts	3.75 – 4.50mm	12-17 sts	4.50-5.50mm
10 Ply	4: Medium	16-20 sts	4.50 – 5.50mm	11-14 sts	5.50-6.50mm
12 Ply	5: Bulky	12-15 sts	5.50 – 8.00mm	8-11 sts	6.50-9.0mm
14 Ply	6: Super Bulky	6-11 sts	8.0mm – 12.75mm	7-9 sts	9.0-15mm
15 Ply +	7: Jumbo	6 or less sts	12.75mm +	6 or less sts	15mm+

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