{"product_id":"twbs-starter-stitch-society-intermediate-knitting-class-socks","title":"TWB's Starter Stitch Society - Intermediate Knitting Class (Socks)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn to knit socks with us at The Woolly Bulldog! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class students will learn how to knit \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/dk-standard-socks-cuff-down\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDK Standard Socks (Cuff Down Construction)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class takes place in person at The Woolly Bulldog, located at \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/BMDvFMku6U3UGxE77\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#4 - 9110 Glover Road in Fort Langley, BC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis class is split into \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etwo\u003c\/span\u003e 2 hr long sessions on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, June 16, 2026 \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eJune 30, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebetween \u003cstrong\u003e6:30pm-8:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Please read through the following \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecompletely\u003c\/span\u003e before signing up.***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents in this class must be intermediate knitters who are comfortable following basic patterns, casting on in their preferred method and knitting in the round. Experience with slipping stitches, decreases (SSK, k2tog, p2tog), and magic loop is beneficial but not necessary. As this is a two-session course that focuses on learning specific sock skills, \u003cstrong\u003estudents must come to their first class prepared with the cuff and leg of ONE sock already knit to their desired length.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn their first class, students will learn how to knit a heel flap, turn their heel and create a gusset upon the sock leg they have already knit. The second class will teach students how to shape their sock toe with decreases and graft with kitchener stitch. They will leave with knowledge for how to weave in ends and block their socks at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClass Materials (not included):\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePlease purchase the following materials and bring them with you to class. All materials can be \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epurchased at TWB\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cem\u003eRegistrants will receive a student discount of 15% to be used for class supplies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 copy of the following pattern: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/dk-standard-socks-cuff-down\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDK Standard Socks (Cuff Down Construction)\u003c\/a\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/northwoodsknitco\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarlie Perrins of Northwoods Knit Co\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Note: Carlie offers a free pattern code to new subscribers of her email newsletter! You can sign up for it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/6502cb1cd899\/newsletter-subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRequired Needles\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pair of 3.25 mm (US size 3) circular needles in either 80cm (32”) or 100cm (40\") length for magic loop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOptional Needles\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 pair of 3.25 mm (US size 3) small circular needles in 23cm (9\") length to knit the cuff, leg and foot of the sock, as per your knitting preferences. These are not mandatory; some knitters prefer to make socks on small circular needles, then transfer onto larger circular needles for magic loop only when needed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDK yarn of choice or fingering weight yarn held double (see \u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePurchasing Yarn\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esection below for suggestions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eA tapestry needle for weaving in finished ends, fabric measuring tape, stitch markers and optional but encouraged sock blockers for finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePurchasing the Pattern:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePatterns are the instructions which guide you through your project. They take time, effort, and skill to create. To ensure the pattern creator receives fair compensation for their work, each knitter should purchase their own pattern for individual use rather than purchasing the pattern with the intent to share with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe pattern can be purchased on Ravelry at \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/dk-standard-socks-cuff-down\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDK Standard Socks (Cuff Down Construction by Carlie Perrins)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/baggy-hat-3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (a free Ravelry account must be made prior to purchasing - we can also help you purchase this pattern via Ravelry in-store)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Note: Carlie offers a free pattern code to new subscribers of her email newsletter! You can sign up for it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/6502cb1cd899\/newsletter-subscribe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePurchasing Yarn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe DK Standard Socks are knit with either one strand of DK weight yarn or with two strands of fingering weight yarn held together. We strongly recommend choosing a sock appropriate yarn (ie. with nylon content, often in 80\/20 or 85\/15 wool\/nylon ratio)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents may choose to use one single colour for their entire project or may wish to use multiple colours for stripes or a contrasting cuff, heel and toe. The pattern includes instruction for all options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePurchasing Needles:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKnitting needles come in different lengths (measured in both centimeters and inches) and thicknesses (measured in millimeters and US numerically). Needles can also be flat, circular, or double-pointed. They can be purchased at TWB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe DK Standard Socks are made with 3.25 mm (US size 3) circular needles of either 80cm (32\") or 100 cm (40\") length, using the magic loop method. Students may choose to use 3.25 mm (US size 3) 9\" circulars to knit the sock cuff, leg and foot if this suits their preferences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT: Starting Your Sock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs this is a special skills class which focuses on how to knit sock heels\/gussets and toes, \u003cstrong\u003estudents MUST come to their first class with the cuff and leg for ONE sock already knit to their desired length. \u003c\/strong\u003eHere are some helpful resources:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlie Perrins on Instagram has a number of helpful reels: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/northwoodsknitco\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@northwoodsknitco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVeryPink Knit tutorials: \u003cbr\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pIfc_i7zGdw\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGetting Started with Magic Loop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummer Lee Design Co. tutorials:\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qtQ9j5Lpxv4\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagic Loop Knitting Tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sLbDSDy0DOg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKnitting the Cuff and Leg\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet the Instructor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg height=\"52\" width=\"36\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/3041\/files\/Photo.jpg?v=1772770004\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis intermediate knitting class is taught by Julia, an English teacher by day and knitting instructor by night. A self-proclaimed sock knitting specialist who is often found juggling multiple cast-ons at once, she is passionate about introducing new knitters to the vibrant fibre arts community and helping them hone their craft. A Fort Langley local, she can often be found walking her dog along the water with her family and a strong cup of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"17ku83s\" data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWB's Class Registration \u0026amp; Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eWe’re so glad and feel honoured to have you join us around the worktable. Our classes are intentionally small to create a welcoming, hands-on experience which means each seat matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"524\"\u003ePlease kindly review the following before registering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"12os1o4\" data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRegistration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e• Full payment is required to reserve your seat.\u003cbr data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e• Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come basis.\u003cbr data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e• Your registration is confirmed once payment is received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"10u8gq0\" data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStudent Cancellations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eBecause class sizes are small and preparation begins in advance,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCancellations made 72+ hours before class:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eYou may receive store credit for the full class amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCancellations made less than 72 hours before class:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eWe are unable to offer refunds or credit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eIf you’re unable to attend you may transfer your seat to a friend - just let us know in advance. :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1vwpnam\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eClass Minimums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eSome classes require a minimum number of students to run.\u003cbr data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eIf minimum enrollment (4 students) is not met you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer into a future class. We will notify you as early as possible if a class needs to be rescheduled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"dvcjko\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMissed Classes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003ePlease kindly note we’re unable to offer refunds, credits or make-up sessions for missed classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"8df1u8\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSupplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eMaterials are typically not included unless noted.\u003cbr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eWe’re always happy to help you choose the right yarn and tools in advance (and we offer a class supply discount in most cases!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"zuyebp\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eA Gentle Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eWe understand that life happens. While we must uphold our policies to keep programming sustainable we strive to always approach situations with care and fairness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eIf you have questions please reach out as we’re always here and happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePhotos by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/northwoodsknitco\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarrin Perrins\u003c\/a\u003e, used with permission.\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"The Woolly Bulldog Fibre Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45133850116130,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/3041\/files\/20221104_160247_2_medium2.jpg?v=1775188764","url":"https:\/\/thewoollybulldog.com\/products\/twbs-starter-stitch-society-intermediate-knitting-class-socks","provider":"The Woolly Bulldog Fibre Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}