Create @ Blackwattle - Create Crocheted Socks

Create @ Blackwattle - Create Crocheted Socks
From AUD $195.00
  • Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Murrumbateman, NSW
  • Product code: DRCro2

Yes, crochet is for socks, too! You can make the the squishiest, cosiest, warmest socks in no time at all with a crochet hook. Join us and Australian crochet designer, Deanne Ramsay, here on our alpaca farm in Murrumbateman this Socktober to learn how. The 7 hour Create @ Blackwattle session is designed to teach intermediate level crocheters basic sock anatomy and take you through all the steps required for creating a crocheted sock from the toe up.

Best suited to crafters who already understand the basics of crochet. The technique Deanne will teach you is a terrific method because not only does it allow you to try your sock on as you go to ensure you have the perfect fit, but you can utilise every last bit of your yarn without the risk of running out, and there is no seaming at the end.

You will learn how to:

- Create a toe box
- Shape a gusset
- Create a heel turn and heel flap
- Learn tricks for shaping the leg and allowing for a high instep

At the end of the workshop you will have created a mini sock using all the the above techniques. Leave with the confidence needed to create the perfect fitting pair for yourself at home using your remaining yarns and a bonus pattern provided by Deanne!

During this workshop you will be working with our Mallee yarn base, of which 2 x 100 gram skein will be provided. Made of a machine washable blend of 75% superwashed merino wool and 25% nylon, this range of 4ply fingering weight yarns is a hardwearing option with a delicious soft touch. 

The workshop cost also includes morning tea, all day tea and coffee, a sit down hot lunch and a complimentary alpaca hand feeding experience after your lunch break! (weather permitting). 

Class Requirements:

A completed mini sock requires the following:

  • Crochet hooks: Please bring your favourite 3.5mm (E) hook or purchase from the farm shop.
  • A progress keeper / stitch marker: Please bring yours or purchase from the farm shop.
  • 4ply fingering weight yarn: Blackwattle Mallee range yarn will be supplied.
Stitches used in the class will include (in US terminology):
  • ch chain
  • dc double crochet
  • fpdc front post double crochet
  • hdc half double crochet
  • sc single crochet

Summary of inclusions:

  • 6 hours guidance from a highly experienced crochet designer.
  • Intimate small group setting - plenty of opportunity for questions.
  • 2 x 100 gram skeins of our Mallee fingering weight sock yarn ball wound and ready to use (RRP value $66)*.
  • Morning tea.
  • Sit down hot lunch.
  • All day tea and coffee.
  • A hand feeding experience with our alpacas.
  • A bonus pattern provided by Deanne

Yarn Selection:

*As mentioned, this workshop includes 2x 100 gram skeins of our hand dyed Mallee fingering weight sock yarn to work with. You can choose from any of our standard colourways, either matching colours or contrasting for your heel, toes and cuffs. Please let us know in the booking notes your preferred colourways, so we can ensure it is dyed and ball wound ready for you on the day. Colourways can be selected from any of those listed on the COLOURS page of our website. 


Teacher: Deanne Ramsay - Australian crochet pattern designer.

Time: 10.00am – 5:00pm


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About the tutor, Deanne Ramsay

Deanne has been crocheting for almost 40 years. She began self-publishing designs in 2010 (81 patterns published to date) and has been featured in publications such as Inside Crochet, Yarnologie and Moorit. Teaching since 2017, Deanne has held workshops at yarn stores such as Makerie (Gungahlin), Skein Sisters (Sydney) and Blackwattle Yarn (Murrumbateman) as well as the Yarn Creative Retreat (Barossa.)

Student feedback:

“I really enjoyed the classes and hope there will be more.” (Jo B)

“Thank you for the workshop, I had a lovely time and am ready to start a crochet project.” (April Y)

“Thank you for your assistance and patience in introducing me to filet crocheting using a chart instruction

for the very first time... I look forward to attending one of your workshops in the future.” (Celine D)

“Thanks again for the 2 classes I attended today. I have come away inspired to finish what we started and

then do more... I appreciated how you explained things simply.” (Heather N)

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