Are you ready to defy gravity? Inspired by the soaring style of Wicked, this 8-week workshop celebrates all things twisty, magical, and a little bit rebellious. Knit your own pair of Defying Gravity Socks by Lisa K. Ross — with cables that dance like Elphaba taking flight! Grab your favorite yarn from Yarning for Ewe, and let’s make something truly spellbinding.
🧦 Defying Gravity Sock Workshop
Pattern: Defying Gravity by Lisa K. Ross
Duration: 8 weeks
Dates: Sundays, October 19 – December 7, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Yarning for Ewe
🧶 Workshop Overview
Over 8 weeks, participants will knit the Defying Gravity socks by Lisa K. Ross — an elegant top-down design featuring twisted stitches that create flowing cable motifs reminiscent of movement and lift. This workshop will focus on mastering intricate stitch patterns, chart reading, and custom sock fitting techniques while progressing step by step through the pattern. Please note that you must know how to knit socks!
🪡 Skills Covered
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Reading and following charted patterns
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Working twisted stitches and cables
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Contrasting heel and toe construction
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Gusset and heel flap techniques
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Toe shaping and Kitchener stitch
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Customizing for fit and foot length
- To get the most out of this workshop, participants should be familiar with the basic steps of sock knitting — including casting on, knitting in the round, and turning a heel.
🧰 Materials
All yarn must be purchased from Yarning for Ewe.
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Defying Gravity pattern by Lisa K. Ross (available on Ravelry)
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Fingering-weight sock yarn: approximately 400 yards main color (plus optional contrast color for heel/toe)
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Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) or size needed to achieve gauge — double-pointed or circular (for Magic Loop)
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Stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle (optional)
📅 Weekly Breakdown
Week 1 (Oct 19): Pattern overview, gauge swatching, cast-on, and cuff
Week 2: Twisted-stitch leg pattern setup
Week 3: Continue leg pattern and chart reading practice
Week 4: Heel flap and turn
Week 5: Picking up stitches and gusset shaping
Week 6: Foot pattern and cable continuation
Week 7: Toe shaping and Kitchener stitch
Week 8 (Dec 7): Finishing techniques, blocking, and show-and-tell!
🧵 Cancellation Policy
Workshop fees are non-refundable. If you cannot attend a session, materials and pattern support can be provided during shop hours. Please note that missed classes cannot be made up or credited toward future sessions.
