Donna Druchunas

Knit Original Cuff-Down Socks

Donna Druchunas
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Meet Donna Druchunas and find out all of the reasons why cuff-down sock knitting is a great technique.
Donna dissect the parts of a sock: cuff, leg, heel flap, heel turn, gusset, instep and toe.
Donna leads an in-depth discussion on pattern, yarn choices and sizing.
Learn how to make the Dutch heel and its curvier cousin, the French heel. Then learn which might work best for you.
With Donna's help, learn to master the sleek short-row heel.
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.
Donna goes over the worksheet and all the measurements and calculations you need to get perfect-fitting socks.
Let's make socks! Cast on at the top, get started in ribbing, then work the leg in pattern.
Construct the heel and top of the foot, with a heel flap, turn and gusset or without. You're on the home stretch now.
Choose your favorite toe and complete your sock with a low-stress version of the Kitchener stitch.
Learn how to adjust the pattern in a knee sock so it will fit over shapely calves.
Speed up your stitch-pattern reading -- and your knitting -- by learning how to decipher knitting charts.
 
 
12 Lessons
6  hrs 34  mins

Description

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.

Donna Druchunas

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