Anatomy of a Sock

Knitted socks are fashionable, customizable, and small projects you can take on the go!

On the other hand, knitting the socks sounds daunting, makes knitters run in fear, and can cause the dreaded “second sock” syndrome.

The knitting part is really not as complicated as it seems. Depending on the pattern, a lot of sock knitting is plain stockinette stitch in the round for several inches above the heel and then again before the toe.

The tricky techniques in knitting a sock tend to fall into these categories:
Knitting the correct size
Knitting the heel
Grafting the toe (in a top down sock)
Casting on (in a toe up sock)

Those techniques will be the focus of this class. We will identity the anatomy of the sock, knit a heel flap and gusset, practice the trusty kitchener stitch to graft our toes closed, learn Judy’s Magic Cast On for toe up socks, and discuss gauge and taking foot measurements.

The end goal will be that after mastering these tricky sock parts, you will have the confidence to knit socks you can wear or share with pride!