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First Socks (Knitting) (B326)

B – Fine Arts

Required materials: 165 yards of Aran weight yarn (teacher to make recommendations prior to first class); US 4 (3.5mm) and US 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles (DPNS); notions. Students learn the basics of sock knitting/construction while creating a pair of heavy-weight bed or hiking socks. Week one covers cast on, leg and heel flap; week two covers heel turn, gusset and foot; and week three covers toe shaping, bind off/toe grafting, and starting the second sock. An optional fourth week provides time for continued work on sock two or help.

This offering meets for a total of 4 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Randi Cohen

COHEN, RANDI — retired preschool director from New Jersey and lifelong needle craft enthusiast. Since retiring in 2022, has worked at yarn stores, taught beginning knitting and has taken numerous classes. Feels that knitting is a hobby that’s great for your hands, head and heart. (B302, B303, B326, B328)

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