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Knitting: Ladies Lace Socks (Donna Druchunas)
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Ladies Lace Socks (Donna Druchunas)

One done, one on the way

Fits to a tee!
Ready for winter ...
One done, one on the way

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Knit Sock Workshop »

Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Romantic, Eco-Friendly, Whimsical, Classic, Traditional


Materials

Naturally Caron Spa (Color: "Naturally"); one US2 Harmony circular needle.

What was your inspiration?

I love the Craftsy video classes, have knitted socks forever and wanted to play with something new. Donna's instructions are clear and she adds lots of tips along the way.

What are you most proud of?

The finished sock, of course! And understanding different ways to make the adjustment needed for calf-high socks.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I love Judy's Magic Cast On for toe-up socks, and find it solves the problem of the cast on row looking a little loose. It seems hard to learn, but once you get the rhythm of it ("hand memory"), you can cast on faster than long-tail. I also make all my socks with one circ--I'm way too good at losing needles, so this helps!

 

42 comments

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sewing enthusia on craftsy.com
Jan 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
These are just beautiful !!!!
DietSquirt on craftsy.com
Oct 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I meant to say "in WHITE YARN"
DietSquirt on craftsy.com
Oct 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful, beautiful! This is the second pair of handknit lace socks I have seen and they are suprisingly lovely. I see another project on my list.
SBHelm on craftsy.com
Oct 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Sounds like you have the same kind of list I do very long!
Azumma on craftsy.com
Mar 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this is really nice
Sister CG on craftsy.com
Mar 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! Taking Donna's online class was great fun, and I got these lovely socks, too!
Toni Stice on craftsy.com
Dec 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love them Where can I get the pattern?
Sister CG on craftsy.com
Dec 12, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Toni and Hagoyette: The only place you can get this (as far as I know), is through Donna's Craftsy online "Knit Sock Workshop'. It's a great class and well worth the investmentand you get two sock patters and lots of helpful tips, too!
Jackie Sharp on craftsy.com
Oct 24, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Great Pattern
hagoyette295631 on craftsy.com
Oct 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Bonjour. I haven't knit sock since my year with the nuns.... But if I can buy that pattern, I definitively would give it a try "again"... or pass it on to my friend in Toronto who just love doing these..... Let me know where/how I can get copy of this pattern at hagoyette@gmail.com , Many thanks.
Sister CG on craftsy.com
Oct 22, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I know you can get it from Donna Druchunas' Craftsy online "Knit Sock Workshop"; I'm checking with Donna to see if it's available anywhere else and will post the answer here when I find out!
Nana Sue on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Your socks are beautiful. I love to make socks and am trying my first lace pattern. My aren't near as complicated as yours. I'm jealous!!!
adriennel273863 on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I've never knitted socks so am really impressed with what you've achieved! I think they're beautiful and you may just have inspired me to have a go - thank you for sharing your work.
hoadley175898 on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What a beautiful pattern. I like knitting from the toe up, so I am curious about Judy's Magic Cast One. Every new pair of socks seems like a worthy opportunity to learn something new, and that would include adjustments for calf-high socks. So much to learn, need to keep knitting!
debbieguidi on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Those are beautiful! I'm a fairly new sock knitter & have only done top-down socks so far, but it makes me want to try these toe-ups.
Knit2Chill on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Now these are beautiful!
Joanne1940 on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
love these-will have to try a pair for myself!!
Jmull on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely! And they look comfortable, too!
LindaAnnS on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely socks, I love Judy's Cast on as well and 2 at a time as well. You should try it.
Sister CG on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I've had several suggestions about the two-at-a-time plan; I need to get really long circs first, though. Mine are way too short to do two socks and the magic loop! But, I too, often have trouble getting after that second sock, and this sounds like such a wonderful solution! I'm asking Santa and the birthday fairy to think about those circs!
sandramas284252 on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love it!
Emasje on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beauties
sjludesch274858 on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Really beautiful..where do I access the pattern?
Sister CG on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I signed up for Donna Druchanas' Craftsy sock online class (which is terrific, by the way), which includes the pattern. It may be available somewhere else, but I don't know that for sure, or where it might be.
Sister CG on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Oops, sorry Donna. That should be "Druchunas".
elegantfiberist on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I LOVE these - good work! Years ago, I knit lace stockings - the feet wore through and I turned them into leggings. I have not seen a pattern since. Thank you for making these!!
WendyWitch on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I'm just learning how to knit socks now. Can't wait to get my experience and make these lovely lace socks. BEAUTIFUL!
sliderscg28095 on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
A beautiful job! Congratulations.
BobbyStar on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I'm in love! Not brave enough to try something complicated yet, but they look beautiful! My goal is to make something as elegant, but knee high.
Sister CG on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Post a photo where you get there!
DietSquirt on craftsy.com
Oct 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
You might want to try these...they are knee highs. The Craftsy class is great.
carrieg on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
very pretty! I want to learn socks...I'm a beginner. B)
Sister CG on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Once you get the general idea of socks, they are just a hoot to make. No end to variations, lots of fun ways to cast on, toe-up or top-down starting points, heels and patterns, to say nothing of amazing sock yarn available all over the place. And you can take socks along to meetings, on the plane, train or bus, in the car (if carsickness isn't a problem!) ... what's not to love??
carlaj on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very Lovely ! Hope mine turn out half as good .
barbie01 on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
wow - one circ - I need to learn how to do that - are there some instructions?
Sister CG on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Yup. Go to YouTube and search for "magic loop knitting". That should do it. I rarely use double-pointed needles any more, and never straight needles. I'm a single-circ addict!
knitpickier on craftsy.com
Oct 16, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
They're beautiful!!
DesignAdventure on craftsy.com
Oct 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very cute! I love these!
TheSexyKnitter on craftsy.com
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Craftsy Instructor
Oct 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice; great job!
knittingrammy on craftsy.com
Sep 24, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
love the socks. I use toe up two at a time, long magic loop. I'm bad at getting the second sock finished so started to use this method. both are done and if I make changes I know they happen on both socks. enjoy your beautiful socks.
Avonlea Knits on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely beatutiful, once I learn how to knit socks, I may have to try this, I tried once using 3 or 4 needles, was too complicated for me at the time, maybe the circular method would be best for me to try some day. I just love the look of those lace socks! Excellent job!
Sister CG on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
@noviceknitter: Check out magic loop instructions on YouTube for using just one circular needle. I use this method for everything, since I manage to loose anything more than one needle! (Three double-points just won't do the job, says the voice of painful experience.)