{"product_id":"class-socks-vanilla-is-the-new-black-strong-heel","title":"Class - Socks:  Vanilla is the New Black (Strong Heel)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSock Class: \u003c\/strong\u003eVanilla is the New Black (Strong Heel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Learn an alternative heel construction that doesn’t involve a heel flap or picking up stitches! In this design, the gusset is cleverly hidden in the ribbed heel shaping, and the result is an attractive, reversible sock in Fingering to DK weight yarn. This pattern uses the Strong heel, which is particularly suitable for people with a high instep or people who tend to wear out their socks on the pad of the heel. It also is ideal for color-changing \/ self-striping yarns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will be starting at the beginning of the heel, so you will need to come to class with your cuff and leg completed. If you need help getting started on the leg, please sign up for the extra cast-on class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended that you knit a shorty sock by skipping from the cuff to the heel, so you can spend your time where it matters most! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will spend the first class working the heel shaping; the only homework will be finishing the heel. The second class will focus on the heel turn. We will have a couple weeks’ break to knit the foot, and we will meet up to work on the toe for the final class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Will\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSundays - 9:30am to 11 am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Cast-on Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun 9\/20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun 10\/4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sun 10\/11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass 3\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sun 10\/25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: $90 plus materials purchased at Twist ($120 if including extra cast-on class)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpertise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:You should come to Class 1 with the cuff \/ leg completed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome comfortability with the following skills: cast-on and knit in the round on a small circumference in your chosen method (see needles list below), increase and decrease, and create consistent stockinette and ribbing fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Suitable sock yarn to achieve gauge (fingering, sport, or dk weight wool with a tight twist, perhaps with a bit of nylon or polyamide to add strength). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:  locking stitch markers, darning needle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:  Sized needles suitable for working small circumference in the round (e.g.set of 5 Double Point Needles, 32” or longer circular for Magic Loop, or 9” Circular)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle size\u003c\/strong\u003e: For fingering weight version, US 1; for Sport \/ DK weight, US 2 or 2.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanilla is the New Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Anneh Fletcher. There are two versions of the pattern based on the weight yarn you prefer to use. For the class you can make any of the available weights; please purchase the appropriate size pattern prior to first class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twist Knitting and Spinning","offers":[{"title":"3 Session Class","offer_id":45382876889270,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Session Class + Extra Cast-on Class","offer_id":45382880133302,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2048\/0289\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-25at2.27.38PM.png?v=1787682484","url":"https:\/\/twistknittingandspinning.com\/products\/class-socks-vanilla-is-the-new-black-strong-heel","provider":"Twist Knitting and Spinning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}