{"product_id":"learn-to-make-toe-up-socks-23rd-january-2027-afternoon","title":"Learn to make Toe-up Socks – 23rd January 2027, afternoon","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLearn to knit toe up socks that fit you perfectly, and cast off when your yarn is done!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTaught by Samira Hill of Eildon Hill designs, you will learn how to knit in the round using the Magic Loop technique (so you can try the sock as you go), and all sock techniques to make a beautiful, custom sized and perfectly fitted pair of socks including:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etoe shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheel turning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egusset shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou need to be confident in knitting basics such as casting on, knit and casting off.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo prior experience of knitting in the round or sock knitting is required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIncluded in the class:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction from an experienced teacher\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoursework and sock pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea, coffree and snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou will also need:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g sock yarn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3mm \/ US 2\/3 100cm long circular needle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 stitch marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall class size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only six people in the class you will receive individual attention so that you master knitting toe-up socks in the round and go away confident in the skills you need to complete the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDate, time and location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturday 23rd January 2027 2 pm - 5 pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive around 5 - 10 minutes before the start of the class so you have time to get settled and get refreshments. As this a half day class, there will not be a scheduled break during the teaching time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe class will take place in the Fibre Yard studio at 93 Causewayside, Edinburgh. For directions please see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/pages\/visit-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Us page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is one shallow step into the shop and two steps into the studio with a secure handrail. Please call or email if you have access requirements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSamira Hill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHill is a former professional archaeologist based in the beautiful Scottish Borders. After spending years digging and traveling around the world (always with her knitting),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been teaching knitting and crochet professionally to all ages, from primary school children to adults since 2013.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eteaches most aspects of knitting and crochet both online  and in person throughout Scotland, and loves to empower crafters with new skills and not to be deterred by techniques that “look hard”.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen not teaching,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a published designer of knitting, crochet and Tunisian crochet patterns as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/eildonhillsdesigns\/home\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEildon Hills Designs\u003c\/a\u003e, with her patterns featured in UK and worldwide publications such as The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Moorit Magazine, and Knitting Magazine, as well as self-published patterns on Ravelry.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also a knitting and crochet technical editor for various independent designers and prestigious knitting and crochet publications, including the Shetland Wool Week Annual and the Journal of Scottish Yarns.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSamira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also the organiser of the annual Tangled Galashiels Fibre Festival in the Scottish Borders.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fibre Yard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54024660812104,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/0287\/4952\/files\/IMG_8045-Copy.jpg?v=1766070838","url":"https:\/\/fibreyard.com\/products\/learn-to-make-toe-up-socks-23rd-january-2027-afternoon","provider":"Fibre Yard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}