Knit Original Toe-Up Socks

Toe-up knitting is an ancient technique that's attracting new fans. Create your own sock design with different shaping and stitch patterns.

Warm and cozy and cute - that's what your feet will be when you put them in hand-knit socks. Inspired, happy and proud - that's how you'll feel when you're the one who knit them by hand. Ready, willing, and able - that's what Craftsy is when it comes to helping you knit socks from the toe up!

Toe-up sock knitting is the hottest thing going, and there's no better teacher than Donna Druchunas. Donna shows you how to start from the toe three different ways, guiding you through sock fitting, heel shaping and stitch pattern choices. You'll learn to use three needle types (double-pointed needles, two circular needles and 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.

Join the toe-up movement! Never deal with Kitchener stitch again! Join favorite Craftsy instructor Donna Druchunas and adorn your feet with beautiful socks that you made by hand. Your satisfaction is 100 percent guaranteed, and your access to the course never expires. Register for Knit Original Toe-Up Socks today!

• 16 HD video lessons with anytime, anywhere access
• Downloadable class materials with patterns to make multiple pairs of socks
• Over 4 hours of up-close instruction
• Answers from Donna in our virtual classroom

• Watch classes on your own schedule: wherever, whenever you want
• Your access never expires
• 100% money back guarantee

1. Introduction (10:55)

   Meet Donna Druchunas and find out all the reasons why toe-up sock knitting is a great technique.

2. Anatomy of a Sock (15:26)

   Get to know your socks more intimately. Learn about cuffs, legs, heel flaps and turns, gussets, insteps and toes.

3. Design Considerations (26:01)

   Learn all about construction choices, pattern stitches and all kinds of yarns to make your perfect pair of socks.

4. Moccasin Toe (31:18)

   This toe-up method creates a six-stitch band that extends across the toe.

5. Wedge Toe (26:39)

   Learn how to make the wedge-toe, a simple geometric toe.

6. Short Row Toe (28:33)

   The short row toe uses the wrap-and-turn method of shaping. Learn how to decrease and increase in short rows.

7. Afterthought Heels (39:28)

   Move on from toes to heels! The afterthought heel involves placing stitches on scrap yarn, then returning to work them later.

8. Gusset Heels (45:39)

   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.

9. Short Row Heels (8:14)

   Like the short row toe, this heel uses the wrap and turn method to shape a curved heel pocket.

10. Sock Planning Worksheet (42:49)

    Donna goes over the worksheet and all the measurements and calculations you need to get perfect-fitting socks without trepidation.

11. Knit Toe & Foot (25:05)

    Get started on your socks! Cast on, work your chosen toe, then work even until you're ready to begin your heel.

12. Knit the Heel (10:13)

    Customize your socks using the heels you've just learned. Choose the gusset, afterthought or short row heel.

13. Knit Leg & Cuff (15:05)

    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.

14. Finishing (17:52)

    A stretchy bind-off and some tricks for invisible finishing wrap up your custom sock adventure.

15. Bonus: Two Socks at Once (17:24)

    Use two circular needles to create both socks simultaneously, avoiding the dreaded Second Sock Syndrome.

16. Bonus: Reading Charts (25:20)

    Speed your stitch pattern reading by learning how to decipher knitting charts.

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