Knit Sock Workshop
Donna Druchunas
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- In-depth Instruction; over 413 mins
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- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
12:04
Meet Donna Druchunas as she takes the mystery out of knitting socks.
Charts and Materials
24:48
Learn the materials and supplies you will need to knit lacy knee socks with a delicate design or a sock in multiple colors in an intricate pattern. You will also get an introduction to reading lace and color charts.
Anatomy of a Sock
14:57
Discover all the parts of a sock and how it is constructed.
Making Socks That Fit
33:46
See the measurements you need to take and the calculations you need to make to fit your foot perfectly. Work a swatch to get your gauge.
Knitting the Toes
1:00:37
Learn two methods of making sock toes from casting on to increasing around those little piggies.
Best Foot Forward
1:04:15
Discover how the sole of the foot is treated differently than the foot top. Learn to work a lacy pattern and knit with two colors.
Heel Openings
41:46
Work the first steps to creating a heel by leaving the hole. Don't worry; you'll fill it in at the end.
Leg Work
41:39
Knit up the leg, following either the color pattern or continuing a lace pattern up the calf for knee socks.
The Afterthought Heel
50:29
See how easy it is to pick up the stitches from the heel holes and fill in that blank area.
Finishing the Socks
31:33
Weaving in the ends, check for gaps, and block the sock.
Bonus: Knitting Socks on Circular Needles
11:20
If double pointed needles aren't your cup of tea, try knitting your socks on two circular needles.
Bonus: The Short Row Heel
25:40
Try this short row method to knit your heel after the foot and before the leg.
Designer and author Donna Druchunas walks you through knitting socks from the ground up. From casting on to binding off, Donna details simple steps to make intricate sock patterns easy and enjoyable. Once you’ve worn handmade socks, your feet won’t be satisfied with anything else. Donna introduces you to knitting from the toe up so you can try on the sock as you knit and adjust the height of the cuff. You will discover two techniques for starting a sock, three different heel techniques, and usefuls tips and tricks like the figure-8 cast-on and stretchy bind-off. Learn to read charts and use double-pointed or circular needles to create lace and stranded colorwork in the round.
Donna Druchunas
Donna is an expert on ethnic patterns and techniques and is the author of six books, including Arctic Lace. She teaches workshops around the world on topics such as rug knitting, spinning and dyeing, Lithuanian socks, Japanese sweaters and Norwegian pullovers. Donna lives in a 150-year-old New England farmhouse with her husband, mother and three cats, who all help her test the usability and comfort of her finished knitted items.
Bonus materials available after purchase