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12 HD Video Lessons
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Instructor
Donna Druchunas
Donna is an expert on ethnic patterns and techniques, as well as the author of six books, including Arctic Lace. View profile »
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Knit Original Cuff-Down Socks
with Donna Druchunas
Donna Druchunas offers new twists on traditional sock knitting, by combining different shaping techniques, stitch patterns and luxury yarns.
Warm and cozy and cute - that's what your feet will be when you put them in hand-knit socks. Inspired, happy and proud - that's how you'll feel when you're the one who knit them by hand. Ready, willing, and able - that's what Craftsy is when it comes to helping you knit socks from the cuff down!
Master the traditional method of knitting socks with expert knitter and author Donna Druchunas. Donna guides you through sock fitting, heel shaping and stitch pattern choices. You'll learn to use three different needle types (double-pointed needles, two circular needles or the magic loop). Even super-experienced sock knitters will discover inspired variations on heels and toes, stitches, yarns, needles and colors. Whether you customize the universal pattern, or tackle one of Donna's three bonus sock designs, you will love the results.
Join the cuff-down movement! Take a stand for old-school sock knitting! Join Craftsy instructor Donna Druchunas and adorn your feet with beautiful socks that you made by hand. Your satisfaction is 100 percent guaranteed, and your access to the course never expires. Register for Knit Original Cuff-Down Socks today!
What You'll Need:
- Use the needles and yarn of your choice
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Introduction | 24:43 |
| 2 | Anatomy of a Sock | 36:04 |
| 3 | Design Considerations | 38:58 |
| 4 | Heels With Flaps & Turns | 43:25 |
| 5 | Short Row Heels | 28:58 |
| 6 | Toes | 47:24 |
| 7 | Sock Planning Worksheet | 42:34 |
| 8 | Knit the Cuff & Leg | 24:03 |
| 9 | Knit the Heel & Foot | 32:29 |
| 10 | Knit Toes & Finish | 19:00 |
| 11 | Bonus: Calf Shaping | 30:21 |
| 12 | Bonus: Reading Charts | 25:15 |
Skills you should have:
- Knit in the round
- Work increases and decreases
- Bind off
- Knit and purl
- Cast on
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
excellent!
The class was EXTREMELY informative. It was well worth the cost.
mary
Hello,Dana!
I am knitting all my life, but..in your class I learned very many new and interesting things. I would like to learn more patterns. I am finishing my pair of socks right now. I want to block them ,and then I will post them .
Thank you very much,I really enjoy !
Excellent class
Thank you for a pleasant class!!!!
Great class, great teacher,
It definitely shows that Donna cares about her craft and that she is very knowledgable as well.
My goodness, I have learned so much. Donna explains what needs to be done thoroughly and in an understable manner. She teaches verbally as well as visually, great combo.
Well, between my sometimes iffy typing and my cat helping me type this...please excuse any errors.
Thank you so much for this wonderful class.
Thank you for this class!!!
Most valuable class I have from Craftsy.com. I learned even more than I knew...
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