{"product_id":"step-into-sock-knitting-saturday-afternoon-2026-aff","title":"Step into Sock Knitting — Saturday Afternoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e | Instructor: Jana Strahan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this workshop:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHandknit socks are cozy, portable, and rewarding to make. This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of sock construction while guiding them through starting a cuff-down sock. Students will learn essential techniques including the anatomy of a sock, the relationship between the elements of the sock, turning a heel, and shaping the toe. By the end of class, participants will have a sock “mini-sample” and the knowledge to complete the project at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adventurous Beginner \/ Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNecessary Skills: \u003c\/strong\u003eBasic knitting knowledge such as casting on, knit and purl stitches, basic increasing and decreasing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework: \u003c\/strong\u003e Students should come to class with the leg portion of the \"Garland Sock\" completed.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/garland-socks-4\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/garland-socks-4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudent Supplies: \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents should bring their completed homework to class.  We will begin the heel flap portion of the \"Garland Sock\" together. \u003cbr\u003eEmail \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-primary underline\" href=\"mailto:jana@purltogether.com\"\u003ejana@purltogether.com\u003c\/a\u003e with any questions.\u003cbr\u003eStudents will need a total of 15-20 gms of fingering of DK weight yarn, preferred needles for working in the round in a small circumference (dpns, magic loop, or 2 circulars), stitch markers, and notions.  It is helpful for students to use the Zoom app during class to see instructor’s demonstrations up close, on their own devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–15 students\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Your Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jana lives in southeast Wyoming with her husband of 36 years. He has learned to accept that she’s crazy cat lady with six indoor cats, and a whole clowder of barn cats. Jana hosts the Purl Together YouTube channel with over 70k subscribers. In 2022, her channel received the Knitting Circle's Best Vlog\/YouTube Channel Award. \nJana loves teaching knitting and is deeply committed to her students' experiences. When not knitting, she enjoys geocaching, and exploring the wilderness on backpacking trips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alabama Fiber Festival","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43930218332278,"sku":"AFF26-STEP-INTO-SOCK-KNITTING-SatPM","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/1498\/4566\/files\/step-into-sock-knitting-saturday-afternoon-2026-aff.jpg?v=1785459716","url":"https:\/\/alfiberfest.myshopify.com\/products\/step-into-sock-knitting-saturday-afternoon-2026-aff","provider":"Alabama Fiber Arts Foundation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}