{"product_id":"learn-to-knit-top-down-socks","title":"Learn to Knit Top Down Socks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-695bc4c4-886c-832e-8f7b-6174dd7f4934-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-44\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4ef98c58-b1ad-41e1-94cf-4e9c28fb9511\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eKnit Your First Pair of Socks - One Step at a Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eSocks are one of the most satisfying things you can knit. They’re practical, portable, and make excellent gifts - once you’ve tackled your first pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eThis class is aimed at confident beginners and improvers who are ready to learn sock construction from the top down. You’ll cover all the key stages of sock knitting, including casting on, working the leg, creating and turning a heel, shaping the foot, and grafting the toe. Each step is broken down clearly, with plenty of time for questions and troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003eBy the end of the course, you’ll have at least one completed sock and a solid understanding of the full process - plus the confidence to tackle the second without fear of second sock syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003eSaturday 21 February 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003eSaturday 14 March 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003eSaturday 28 March 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.00am - 12.30pm\u003cbr data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 sessions\u003cbr data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upstairs at Ethel \u0026amp; Em, 24 New Street, Lancaster\u003cbr data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3028\"\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £95\u003cbr data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003eClass size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum of 6 participants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003eYarn, needles, and instructions are included. Stitch markers are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003ePlease note: the workshop is held up one flight of stairs. If accessibility is a concern, let us know in advance and we will work to find a solution. Left-handed knitters should notify us ahead of time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7932\" data-end=\"8158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7932\" data-end=\"7951\"\u003eAbout the tutor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"7951\" data-end=\"7954\"\u003eAndrea Walmsley is an experienced knitter with a particular love of lace and socks. 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