As you may have already guessed, these donuts are typically done with a sock. To create the traditional sock donut, all you have to do is cut off the toe, and roll it up so that it resembles that pastry we've already mentioned a fair amount. However, I'm not wild about putting a sock in my hair, even if it has been washed and is clearly clean. That is why I decided to knit one, instead. It has pretty cabling on the sides of it, and I know for a fact it has never been on my foot!
If you'd like to know more about how to use a sock donut, check out my post on how to create a top knot with this nifty little tool here: Top Knot with a Sock Donut
Materials:
- Less than 1 skein Caron Simply Soft in Chocolate
- 2 size 8 circular needles
- Cable needle
- Yarn Sewing Needle
Stitch Glossary
CB8: sl 4 sts to cn and hold to back, k4, then k4 from cn.
CF8: sl 4 sts to cn and hold to front, k4, then k4 from cn.
- Donut
Cast on 34 sts and divide evenly between two needles (17/17). Join round.
Rounds 1-2: {k12, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1} 2 times.
Round 3: {CF8, k4, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1} 2 times.
Rounds 4-6: repeat row 1.
Round 7: {k4, CB8, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1} 2 times.
Round 8: repeat row 1.
Repeat rounds 1-8 until piece measures 8". Cast off.
Finishing
Weave in tail on one end. With the other tail, sew ends together, forming a donut shape.
What's your oddest hair trick/tool?
You might want to add a line of instruction about putting the sock donut in your hair and a photo of someone with it in her hair. Does the hair just get pulled through the center, wrapped toward the outside, then pinned?
ReplyDeleteI actually have a post on that exact topic scheduled for Monday! Once that is up, I will link it to this post, and let you know. :)
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