Knit Original Cuff-Down Socks
Donna Druchunas
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- In-depth Instruction; over 394 mins
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Introduction
24:43
Meet Donna Druchunas and find out all of the reasons why cuff-down sock knitting is a great technique.
Anatomy of a Sock
36:04
Donna dissect the parts of a sock: cuff, leg, heel flap, heel turn, gusset, instep and toe.
Design Considerations
38:58
Donna leads an in-depth discussion on pattern, yarn choices and sizing.
Heels With Flaps & Turns
43:25
Learn how to make the Dutch heel and its curvier cousin, the French heel. Then learn which might work best for you.
Short Row Heels
28:58
With Donna's help, learn to master the sleek short-row heel.
Toes
47:25
Round toes, wedge toes and short-row toes are your choices when knitting cuff-down. You'll tackle the techniques for all three right here.
Sock Planning Worksheet
42:34
Donna goes over the worksheet and all the measurements and calculations you need to get perfect-fitting socks.
Knit the Cuff & Leg
24:03
Let's make socks! Cast on at the top, get started in ribbing, then work the leg in pattern.
Knit the Heel & Foot
32:29
Construct the heel and top of the foot, with a heel flap, turn and gusset or without. You're on the home stretch now.
Knit Toes & Finish
19:00
Choose your favorite toe and complete your sock with a low-stress version of the Kitchener stitch.
Bonus: Calf Shaping
30:21
Learn how to adjust the pattern in a knee sock so it will fit over shapely calves.
Bonus: Reading Charts
25:15
Speed up your stitch-pattern reading -- and your knitting -- by learning how to decipher knitting charts.
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.
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