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What's New?

Learn at the Loop this winter!

Our winter 2012 schedule of workshops is now posted. In addition to beginner and intermediate knitting and crochet classes, we've included introductions to spinning, needle felting and embroidery.

Read the full descriptions here and view the schedule in calendar format here, and see our registration policies here. Sign up soon, these workshops fill up fast!

Introduction to Sock Knitting

Learn the basics of sock knitting, yarn and needle selection, and master heel turning and toe shaping while you knit a scaled-down version of a simple pattern that is bound to become a favourite.

Prerequisites: Participants will need to have basic knitting skills (casting on, knitting and purling, basic decreases) and experience with double-pointed needles.


Please note that this class is in two parts.

Part 1 - Sunday, February 12th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Part 2 - Sunday, February 19th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.


Instructor: Mimi Fautley
duration: 6 hours total
Fee: $60 + HST