Donna Druchunas

Knit Original Toe-Up Socks

Donna Druchunas

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  • In-depth Instruction; over 387 mins
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Meet Donna Druchunas and find out all the reasons why toe-up sock knitting is a great technique.
Get to know your socks more intimately. Learn about cuffs, legs, heel flaps and turns, gussets, insteps and toes.
Learn all about construction choices, pattern stitches and all kinds of yarns to make your perfect pair of socks.
This toe-up method creates a six-stitch band that extends across the toe.
Learn how to make the wedge-toe, a simple geometric toe.
The short row toe uses the wrap-and-turn method of shaping. Learn how to decrease and increase in short rows.
Move on from toes to heels! The afterthought heel involves placing stitches on scrap yarn, then returning to work them later.
Move on to a more complicated heel. Gusset heels involve a turn, a heel flap and some shaping for a smooth transition across the instep.
Like the short row toe, this heel uses the wrap and turn method to shape a curved heel pocket.
Donna goes over the worksheet and all the measurements and calculations you need to get perfect-fitting socks without trepidation.
Get started on your socks! Cast on, work your chosen toe, then work even until you're ready to begin your heel.
Customize your socks using the heels you've just learned. Choose the gusset, afterthought or short row heel.
The hard stuff is done! Now you'll learn add stretchy ribbing for the leg of your sock and make the cuff any size you need.
A stretchy bind-off and some tricks for invisible finishing wrap up your custom sock adventure.
Use two circular needles to create both socks simultaneously, avoiding the dreaded Second Sock Syndrome.
Speed your stitch pattern reading by learning how to decipher knitting charts.
 
 
16 Lessons
6  hrs 27  mins

Description

Embrace the time-tested method of toe-up knitting! Join popular instructor Donna Druchunas, and learn how to create your own seamless sock design by mixing and matching different features. Start class by learning about the anatomy of a sock before moving on to the shaping and stitch patterns you can use. For toes, Donna will layout the steps to the moccasin toe, the wedge toe, and the short row toe. When you move on, you’ll discover how to create afterthought heels, gusset heels, and short row heels. Want to ensure sock success before you start? Donna will guide you through taking accurate measurements and planning your sock using an included worksheet. Plus, you’ll learn great tips and tricks for polished finishing and receive three free patterns included with class!

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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