Magic Toadstool Sock Workshop – with Charlotte Stone (Stone Knits)

Knitting colourwork on small needles can be initially challenging but very rewarding and will create beautiful results. Colourwork socks are very fun and quick to knit and this workshop aims to give you the confidence to tackle any colourwork sock pattern. Together, with Charlotte’s support, we will all knit the colourwork section of the popular ‘Magic toadstool’ sock pattern designed by Charlotte, including the challenging mushroom section where 3 strands of colour are used at once.

Together we will learn various techniques for you to be able to knit colourwork in small circumferences. We will discuss putting colours together for colourwork, revisit techniques for knitting colourwork (English ‘throwing’ style and continental), learn more about gauge and tension to get your socks to fit well, long floats management, fixing mistakes and Charlotte’s own personal tips and tricks for knitting her own colourwork sock designs.

After attending this workshop you should have the skills and confidence to complete your own pair of ‘Magic Toadstool’ socks and be confident enough to start working on other colourwork knitting patterns which require small needles (e.g., socks and mittens)

Charlotte Stone:
Charlotte Stone is the creator behind Stone Knits and is internationally known for her love of knitting whimsical colourwork designs, particularly for colourwork socks. Her designs can be found online on Ravelry and photos of her work on Instagram. Knitting since she was a small child In England with her grandma, she started designing original colourwork patterns in 2017 and has never looked back. Charlotte lives currently with her family in the hills above Zurich and is inspired everyday by the beautiful Swiss scenery.

Duration total:
3 hours

Direction:
Charlotte Stone

Languages:
English

Level:
Intermediate level required: knitting plain socks

Number of participants:
min. 6, max. 10

Price:
CHF 95 (including knitting pattern, snacks, tea, giveaway)

Please bring wool and sock needles* with you:
Main colour: fingering weight sock yarn, approx. 50 g
Contrast Colour 1 (CC1 ,for heels and toes): approx. 20 g
Contrast Colour 2 (CC2, toadstool hat): red, approx. 10 g
Contrast Colour 3 (CC3, toadstool spots and stem): white, approx. 5 g

Needles for socks: needle size you need for knitting plain socks of 64 stitches and the needle size above. For example: If you knit plain socks with sock needles in size 2.25 mm you will need size 2.5 mm for the colourwork sections.

* Double pointed needles can also be bought on site.

Homework in advance:
If possible – cast on and knit the ribbing of the sock.

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