Knitting socks is an absolute joy. A small, portable project that allows you to be adventurous with colourwork, construction, and design. But with a wealth of patterns and information out there, and so many different ways to construct your project, it can feel a little daunting…
During this class with Amanda Jones, you’ll be knitting the sweetest mini-sock to take home with you, incorporating all the different stages of sock-making.
Amanda will be there to hold your hand through every step of top-down construction…
· Chat about the different yarn weights used for socks.
· Look at specific stitches involved in sock-making.
· Learn stretchy cast on’s for a perfect cuff.
· Discover some of the best ways to turn a heel. (Very satisfying and not as difficult as it looks!)
· Cast off and master the art of grafting.
Once you have knit your first sock you will be knitting them for all your friends and family, they really are that addictive! We can’t wait to soak up all of Amanda’s knowledge and level-up our sock knitting skills.
Skill Level Information: This class is for sock knitting beginners, or anyone looking to hone and level up their sock skills. However, this class is not for absolute beginner knitters. You will need to have a working knowledge of knitting using the magic loop method or knitting with DPNs.
What is included? A skein of Exmoor Sock 4ply yarn will be included in the colour of your choice. Measurement charts and fact sheets are included. You will also receive a complimentary voucher for a beverage from the pop-up MOW café.
What do students need to bring? Students will need to bring either a 100cm /40”circular needle or 60cm /24” circular needles, and needle tips for knitting socks. (Whatever you feel comfortable using.) Or a set of DPNs appropriate for knitting socks. (2.25mm – 2.5mm recommended)
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This workshop is part of our Mill Open Weekend celebrations.
Time: 13.00am to 16.00pm - 3 hours. Please arrive 30 mins before event starts, to check in.
Date: Saturday 7th June, 2025
Location: The Mayor's Parlour, South Molton Town Hall, EX36 3AB
For more information about our Mill Open Weekend celebrations please visit our website.
We are so looking forward to throwing our doors open and inviting you inside for our MOW celebrations!
- The Mill Folk x
Tutor Bio: Amanda Jones has been knitting and crocheting all her life, after being taught by her mother. She later went to art college where she studied fashion and textiles, and worked as a freelance designer after graduating.
Amanda is now a prolific knitwear designer, appearing in many magazines and books over the years, including Knitting Magazine, The Knitter, and 52 Weeks of Socks Vol 1. She now teaches classes all over the country, sharing her passion for the craft and her skills and techniques built from a super-successful career in the field. Amanda enjoys passing on her knowledge and experience to other knitters and is a firm advocate for trying new things and learning new skills. We are thrilled to have Amanda at this year’s Mill Open Weekend!
Instagram: @amanda_I_jones52
