Vanilla Sock Workshop / 4 sessions (Starts Sat 9th May)

When: 4 Saturday morning sessions, running on the 9th, 16th, 23rd + 30th of May 2026.
10am-12pm each day.

Tickets are $139 per person, this includes 4 x 2 hour classes and the pattern, as well as tea/coffee + something sweet!

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Lets learn to knit your first vanilla sock! 

In this 4 week course, Daniela will teach you how to knit a cuff-down sock with fingering or 4 ply yarn - including the heel flap and gusset construction.

Week 1 - Finding your size and casting on.
Week 2 - Knitting the leg of the sock.
Week 3 - Knit heel turn, gusset + begin foot.
Week 4 - Complete foot + toe using Kitchener stitch technique.

Experience level - This class is suitable for people who have never knitted socks but are familiar with  knitting in the round and the magic loop technique, and possibly have knitted at small gauge before. It is also suitable for knitters who have some experience with socks but want to learn a few extra tricks! Please email or call us if you would like to discuss suitability.

Pattern Provided
The pattern covered is the Melbourne Sock pattern by Kath Martin, which includes information about variations on cuff, heel and toe construction.

Please bring:

• A set of 2.25mm/80 cm circular needles or your favourite needles if you have done socks before.
• 100 gr. 4 ply sock yarn in your favourite colour, or in two colours if you would like to do the cuff and toe in a contrasting colour.
• A stitch marker
• A darning needle
• Scissors

Location
The class will be held Calico & Ivy in Swanbourne - just a hop skip and a jump from the Swanbourne Train Station, or you can find car parking behind our shop. 

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By purchasing a ticket to this workshop it is understood that you have read and agreed to our class policies, which can be found here. 

At Calico & Ivy we strive to create a safe respectful space where everyone has a sense of belonging and safety - we kindly ask our customers to help us to maintain a friendly and safe environment through their words and interactions with other participants, teachers and staff. Thank you!

*Photos 3 and 4 are of finished projects shared by Kath Martin's customers on Ravelry!!!*