Learn to Knit Two-At-A-Time Socks

We teach this lesson plan at our recurring Intermediate & Advanced Knitting Class. Sign up for your first session here to get started on this project!

We all know knitting is secretly just witchcraft with two wands, but if you want to learn some SERIOUSLY amazing magic, get ready for Two-At-A-Time Socks. That's right – you can make a complete pair of socks at the same time using this magic loop method, avoiding common pitfalls like different leg lengths and second sock syndrome (not that we've ever done any of those things... ).

Over eight weeks, we'll learn a basic cuff down sock pattern made two-at-a-time using the magic loop method, and before you know it, you'll have stocked your sock drawer with cozy hand-knit socks to wear year round.

LESSON PLAN
Session 1: anatomy of the two-at-a-time process and German twisted cast on
Session 2: making progress on leg and troubleshooting
Session 3: knitting the heel flap
Session 4: knitting the heel turn
Session 5: making progress on foot and troubleshooting
Session 6: toe decreases and grafting the toe closed

PATTERN
Custom pattern will be provided in class for free.

SKILL LEVEL
Almost Advanced. As long as you know everything listed in the required experience section below, you know enough to take this class!
You can read about how we determine skill levels here.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
To take this class you must already be comfortable with the following techniques: long tail cast on, knit, purl, working in the round, working in a rib, k2tog, p2tog, ssk, weaving in ends, and some experience reading simple patterns.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 
Two-at-a-time magic loop, German twisted cast on, flap and gusset heel turn, putting stitches on hold, picking up stitches, and the kitchener stitch/grafting.

REQUIRED TOOLS - available for purchase at the shop
US 1 / 2.25 mm 40" circular needles. Needles are available for purchase at the shop if you don't already have the required size.

REQUIRED MATERIALS  - available for purchase at the shop
300–450 yards of fingering weight wool & nylon blend sock yarn wound into two equal size balls. (about 50 grams each) We recommend using Manos del Uruguay Alegria, a gorgeous hand-dyed merino/nylon blend sock yarn.