Afterthought Heels, Toes, and Cuff Class

January 17, 2026 @ 11am.

Learn a clever trick for knitting socks! With this method, you purchase sock tubes, then add the heel and toe later by opening up your knitting. This is great for getting the perfect fit, using leftover yarn, or fixing worn-out socks. You'll learn where to place your stitches, how to pick them up, and how to close everything up smoothly. Plus, you'll never run out of yarn halfway through a heel again! This class is good for knitters who already know basic sock knitting.

Must know:  

• Knit
• Purl

Skills Learned:

• Separate the tube
• Measure for heel placement 
• Picking up stitches for the heel
• Knit the heel (learn decreases)
• Kitchener stitch

Materials Required:

• One skein of sock yarn, purchased at Rich Mountain Fiber Co and TUBED prior to class.  (Note: A speckled or variegated yarn is recommended to see the stitches easier.)
• Sock mini or contrast color of sock yarn if you desire a contrast heel or toe
• US 1.5 (2.5mm) knitting needles. Either 32” or longer for magic loop, or 2 sets of 16”, or dpn's based on your preference of small circumference knitting.
• Measuring tape
• Darning needle
• Locking stitch markers
• Barber cord or scrap yarn (to place stitches on hold)