{"product_id":"socks-101-dk-weight","title":"Socks 101","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLearn to knit your first pair of socks!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis class will take place over two 2-hour classes.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou'll be introduced to sock yarns, sock construction and sock fit all while knitting either a DK-weight sock or a Fingering-weight sock (knitter's choice). Which yarn weight should you choose? Start with a DK weight sock if you have never knit with a fingering or sock weight yarn. For some, but not all, the thinker yarn and needles can be an added challenge. The class pattern covers both yarn weight options. Regardless of your yarn weight choice, purchase light or bright colors, as darker colors are harder to see. Shop yarn recommendations can be found below.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e Superwash DK weight OR sock weight yarn in one main color (MC).\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will need up to 350 yards of sock weight yarn or 250 yards of DK weight yarn.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn optional contrast color (CC) for the cuff, heel and toe requires 80 yards of sock weight yarn or 60 yards of DK weight yarn.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRecommended Shop Yarns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDK\/Light Worsted\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/berroco-ultra-wool?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=41b9cb569\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBerroco Ultra Wool,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/madelinetosh-tosh-dk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f637be5ce\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMadelinetosh Tosh DK,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/rios-by-malabrigo?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=d0b5bcfcc\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMalabrigo Rios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSock Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/hedgehog-sock-yarn?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=b05d1fdc2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eHedgehog Sock\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/hedgehog-twist-sock?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=b05d1fdc2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTwist Sock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/wys-signature-sock-yarn?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=eca904a96\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eWest Yorkshire Sock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/lang-jawoll?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=977a8f458\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eLang Jawoll\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/boss-kitty-kitty-glitter?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=74b355211\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBoss Kitty – Kitty Glitter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/ultimate-sock?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=47bb149a6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMalabrigo Ultimate Sock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/arne-carlos-sock-more?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=355fdedda\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eArne \u0026amp; Carlos Sock Yarn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern:\u003c\/b\u003e to be provided as a class handout\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass Tools for DK socks: \u003c\/b\u003eOne set of US 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed (DP) needles.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn addition, you will use stitch markers, a darning needle and a writing utensil. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you are familiar with the ‘magic loop’ method of knitting in the round, you have the option of using a 32” long circular needle in size US 3 (3.25mm) instead of the DP needles.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClass Tools for fingering weight socks:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne set of US 1 (2.25 mm) double pointed (DP) needles.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn addition, you will use stitch markers, a darning needle and a writing utensil. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you are familiar with the ‘magic loop’ method of knitting in the round, you have the option of using a 32” long circular needle in size US 1 (2.25 mm) instead of the DP needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClass prerequisites:\u003c\/em\u003e This is a beginner friendly class, but it is not a class that teaches you how to knit.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou must have experience with the knit stitch and purl stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInstructor: Christina Bright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease purchase class materials from Noma Knits - 10% discount on all class materials and supplies purchased on the day of the class\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noma Knits","offers":[{"title":"2 Saturdays - October 17 + 24, 10:00 - 12:00","offer_id":54442219635006,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/8042\/0803\/files\/IMG_7059.jpg?v=1768668025","url":"https:\/\/nomaknits.com\/products\/socks-101-dk-weight","provider":"Noma Knits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}