Create @ Blackwattle - Create Knitted Socks

Create @ Blackwattle - Create Knitted Socks
From AUD $195.00
  • Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Murrumbateman, NSW
  • Product code: JKKnt2

Have you ever wanted to knit your own special handmade socks? Well this workshop is for you! Join us and local Canberran knitting guru, Jacqui Kempton, here on our alpaca farm in Murrumbateman this Socktober to learn how. The 7 hour Create @ Blackwattle session is designed to teach intermediate level knitters basic sock anatomy and take you through all the steps required for creating a knitted sock from the toe up.

Best suited to crafters who already understand the basics of knitting. The technique Jacqui 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.

You will learn how to:

- Knit in the round using one circular needle and the magic loop method
- Cast on a closed toe
- Shape a toe
- Shape a gusset
- Create a heel flap
- Use increases to shape the calf of a sock

At the end of the workshop you will have created a mini sock using all the the above techniques. Once you have the skills to make the mini baby sized socks, the rest is just a matter of adding stitches and rows to expand them to fit you or your brood at home using your remaining yarns!

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:

  • Knitting Needles: Please bring your favourite 2.25mm (US 1) circular knitting needles.
  • 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.
Summary of inclusions:

  • 6 hours guidance from a highly experienced sock knitter.
  • 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.

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: Jacqui Kempton

Time: 10.00am – 5:00pm


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About the tutor, Jacqui Kempton

Jacqui Kempton, our local Canberra based sock knitting master, comes from a long line of serious knitting family members, including her Grandma who was awarded an OAM for her knitting services to charity.