Intermediate Knitting: Easy Mosaic Sock (Tuesday, Oct 28, 5-8 pm)

Cost:  $100

Who this is for: Intermediate knitters looking to refine their style and skill through mosaic knitting.

Prerequisite Skills necessary:

To get the most out of this class, students should already be comfortable with:

• Holding yarn and needles with consistent tension

• Knitting and purling

• Working in the round on either DPNs, magic loop, or short (9”) circulars

• Reading a written pattern with abbreviations

• Making basic increases and decreases (k2tog, ssk, etc.)

• Picking up stitches for a heel flap

• Switching yarn colors between rows

• Working simple ribbing and stockinette stitch

These foundational skills ensure that students can confidently focus on learning mosaic colorwork and sock construction.

Skills gained:

• Understanding and reading mosaic knitting charts

• Working mosaic knitting (slip-stitch colorwork) in the round

• Maintaining edge tension and clean transitions between color sections

• Creating striking colorwork using only one yarn per round

• Adapting mosaic motifs to other projects

• Grafting toe stitches using Kitchener stitch (or using a preferred sock toe finish)

• Following a full sock pattern from cuff to toe

Supplies: 

• Yarn: 100g fingering weight sock yarn in two high-contrast colors (solids or tonals work best)

• Suggested yarns: West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply, Cascade Heritage, or Sweet Georgia Tough Love Socks

• Needles: 

• 2.5mm needles - short circular needle, DPNs or 80 cm circular for magic loop

• 1 set DPNs size 3.0mm (optional for a looser cuff)

• 1 set DPNs size 2.5 (not required for magic loop)

• Stitch holder (optional)

• Stitch markers

• Wool needle

Class Description:

Step into the world of mosaic knitting with a project that’s as practical as it is beautiful!
In this single-session workshop, students will begin the Easy Mosaic Socks by Winwick Mum—a free pattern that introduces the magic of mosaic knitting in an accessible and rewarding format.

We’ll break down the principles of mosaic knitting, learn how to read slip-stitch colorwork charts, and walk through the construction of a sock from cuff to toe. You’ll leave with the confidence to finish your socks and to apply mosaic techniques to future accessories.

While most students will complete the cuff and begin the mosaic section during class, follow-up support is available via text or email (574)215-2421 or hermitagestudiofiberarts@gmail.com for anyone needing help to finish their project. Students will leave with the confidence to tackle more mosaic knitting projects in the future.