This is, by far, the most comprehensive knitting skill building book i have ever seen. Aug 08, 2018 im obviously not a patternwriter, as what i just wrote above might be confusing. May 02, 2019 its not just about how to fit a sock, but the book also provides lots of great patterns and tips on how to customize a sock knitting pattern for special fit needs. Knitting socks is a fun and easy way to destress as the holiday season fast approaches, and a pair of handmade socks also makes a wonderful christmas gift or stocking stuffer. Im probably late for the party and youve had lots of kudos on the book, but i had to write. Oct 26, 2016 jenna has written up a very basic sock recipe. If you are relatively new to this whole experience perhaps you came to knitting sometime after the great sock knitting renaissance of the late aughts then let me pull up. Not just socks for kids by sandi rosner 2007, paperback. So, i have to start out by saying, if you have never knit socks before this is your chance. My favorite part is that the pattern includes cast on options for small, medium and large sizes 5260 stitches, so you dont have to do any math regardless of your size requirements. Sep 18, 2015 knitting socks is a fun and easy way to destress as the holiday season fast approaches, and a pair of handmade socks also makes a wonderful christmas gift or stocking stuffer.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Buy knitters book of socks, the by clara parkes author of the bestselling the. This little book contains seven knit and crochet projects using deborah norvilles serenity sock yarn. Not just socks knitting pattern book by sandi rosner. Jan, 2017 i started knitting circular objectssocks, gloves, mittens, hats, sleeves, and so onon doublepointed needles dpns. That said, the projects are still within the reach of all but the newest of beginners. Gifts for men gift ideas for him not socks gifts nz. They make you want to grab some yarn and knitting needles and get knitting. In the knitters book of wool and the knitters book of yarn, parkes educates knitters on the ins and outs of fiber and makes minutiae interesting. Product description leisure artsdeborah norville not just socks. Since ive been chattering a bit about socks lately, ive had a few folks ask me a bit more about the whole sock knitting thing. This is an awesome pattern, and the added commentary was very helpful. In getting started knitting socks, youll find basic instructions for knitting socks at five different gauges and for five different sizes.
How to start knitting and learn to love it you dont even need that special crafting gene or superhuman dexterity. Knitting bookvideo descriptions camilla valley farm. Im obviously not a patternwriter, as what i just wrote above might be confusing. Ann budd is the bestselling author of the knitters handy book of patterns and the knitters handy book of sweater patterns.
Clara parkes books were fantastic for the scientist in me that needed to know how and why different yarns were actually different. In the back of the book, there are also some nice patterns. From there, it gives you several recipes to knit socks based on stitchesperinch. It contains sock patterns as well as a collection of everyday accessories using selfstriping yarn. If youre going to go to the trouble of knitting a pair of socks, they should fit you properly. Jan 11, 2019 people could not just go out and buy a pair of needles as they can today. Here youll find good basic sock patterns as well as a wonderful collection of everyday accessories using selfstriping yarn. Accessories, blankets, and more knit with southwestern style motifs and designs. The book opens with a periodic table of fake elements that lays out the socks, shawls, and scarves within, each based on a substance amazonium, mithril, carbonite found only in the nerds alternate universe of science fiction and fantasy.
If you dont know which books the receiving knitter already. I own approximately 300 knitting books and i have purchased just about every skill building book out there, including the predecessor to. As with the other two knitters books the photography was not greatmany of these socks had. They are full of tips and clever techniques, and sock patterns, yes, but not as we. If you are relatively new to this whole experience perhaps you came to knitting sometime after the great sock knitting renaissance of the late aughts then let me pull up a chair and drop you a few suggestions. The first items with the purl stitch in places other than egypt appeared in the mid16th century. Fingering 50% wool, 25% rayon from bamboo, 25% nylon 459 yards 100 grams. How to start knitting and learn to love it the new. The only weird thing about knitting from the sock blanks is the kinkiness.
Not just socks for kids by sandi rosner 2007, paperback for. This little book takes the selfstriping sock yarns and turns them into other garments that benefit from the striping nature of the yarns. Not just more socks, sandi rosner shop online for books in new. While not just socks used mostly basic stitches, the patterns in this book take advantage of more complex techniques and unusual construction methods to exploit the colour changes in selfstriping yarns. Jun 15, 2010 this is the pattern i just used for my first ever sock.
Essential techniques and patterns from wendy knits by wendy d. Fingering 50% wool, 25% rayon from bamboo, 25% nylon. Book is extremely shopworn, comes from a shop that closed. During the reign of queen elizabeth i, the demand for stockings increased, and knitting schools were set up as a way of providing income for the poor. I love to teach toeup socks, and when my knitting classes were continually oversold, i decided to use videos to teach people across the world. Apr 12, 2020 the first items with the purl stitch in places other than egypt appeared in the mid16th century. I think all the super duper gorgeous and fun sock yarn. One sock will stretch over your foot, the other may not. In the book, verena cohrs gerste socks have been knitted with woolly. Libraries just getting started in collecting sockknitting books will also want. The designs are knit using a variety of techniques double knitting, intarsia, shortrows, etc. This pattern includes design images, sizing, yarn requirements, knitting needles, crochet hooks and other tools necessary to make this garment.
If the knitting craftsman had a good quality needle set, they were well cared for. While i enjoyed knitting the patterns, i didnt particularly like the finished object. The socks are knitted in the round from the cuff down using the afterthought heel. This super fine 1 sock weight yarn combines superwash merino wool bamboo and nylon for warmth and drape and is perfect for wraps throws and baby garments. If you own that book, just follow the directions as given, using season alpaca instead of the recommended yarn. Royal yarns 2022152300 presents adriafil f193 knit col yarn pattern baby socks. So i created a video knitting course that guides you through all the steps of learning this new technique. Not just socks not just socks for kids are available now at jimmy beans wool with free u.
This work features patterns and colorways in selfstriping yarns that help knitters to make socks. I am a knitting instructor who has been knitting for 30 years and i knit at an expert level and i design my own sweaters. This book is a collection of 18 sock patterns by a variety of wellknown designers that will change the way you look at knitting socks. I started knitting circular objectssocks, gloves, mittens, hats, sleeves, and so onon doublepointed needles dpns. However, this pattern got me through, and i have finished the first sock starting its mate tonight. Overall, this is a good beginners book to sock knitting. This beautiful book is a future classic, that you will return to again and again. Its not just about how to fit a sock, but the book also provides lots of great patterns and tips on how to customize a sock knitting pattern for special fit needs. I actually got her 2nd book first which i loved but i do not think i will knit anything out of this book. I suggest you get stephanie pearlmcphees book knitting rules, which has generic patterns for socks, hats, scarves, etc.
Beginner or pro, youre sure to find a knitting pattern youll love in this list. Popular sock knitting books meet your next favorite book. I was scared for the longest time to learn how to knit socks, all i had ever seen was the insane amount of needles dpns are terrifying and you cant change my mind so i would just avoid the. Sandi rosner burst onto the national knitting scene in 2004 with the highly successful not just socks. Beyond toes will bring this caston into a whole new light by demonstrating the flexibility of this unique method for everyone to experience and enjoy. Whats not to like about making a complicatedlooking project using only basic knitting. This is the pattern i just used for my first ever sock. Here, she describes the qualities that make yarn suitable for sock knitting, explores the different types of fibers that can be used in sock yarn, and analyzes stitches and stitch patterns commonly used in sock knitting. Im not a sock knitter normally i dont find anything particularly. Free magic loop knitting guide and patterns interweave. Jul 08, 2015 since ive been chattering a bit about socks lately, ive had a few folks ask me a bit more about the whole sock knitting thing. A lifelong knitter, clara parkes has spent more than 10 years immersed in the world of yarn and fiber as the publisher of. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the. Not just more socks by sandi rosner 2005, paperback for.
Im not seeing nearly as much of it here because im using size 5 needles. Choose virtually any yarn, gauge, stitch pattern, and size you like with nearly 1,000 variations, the possibilities for knitting fashionable to funky socks will last a lifetime. I bought this topdown socks book because i love the easybreezy conversational style in your videos, liat, and it didnt disappoint me. Its just like sitting down with a good friend to teach me, except i can pause and rewind you. Alanna is not just teaching you how to knit, but encouraging you to start and. Feb 06, 2018 this is, by far, the most comprehensive knitting skill building book i have ever seen. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
I always ended up with ladders where i switched from one needle to the next. Whether you want to knit a pair of delicate dress socks for your tenyearold niece, a pair of sturdy book socks for your older brother, or. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Five knitting books i hope you have on your shelf glenna. Nz online gift shop unique gift ideas not socks gifts nz. People could not just go out and buy a pair of needles as they can today. Be the first to ask a question about the knitters book of socks. Worked in ribbing these socks are not only beautiful but also very comfortable. There are patterns for gloves, mitts, leg warmers, hats, a baby jacket.
The only minor niggle with this book is that the shoe sizes are given in the american size and the yarn terms are mostly american,not every knitter understands that. Southwestern style knitting patterns in the loop knitting. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Whats good is that the sock patterns utilize different yarn weights, so not all the socks need to be knit in finger or sport weight yarns. The varied patterns and colorways now available in selfstriping yarns have inspired many knitters to make socks for the first time. The 35 best socks books recommended by shannon miller, such as custom socks, sock architecture and in the footsteps of. One of the reasons i love knitting is that it gives me a chance to enjoy a different type of book that is both functional and practical. Five knitting books i hope you have on your shelf glenna knits. She is a book editor and the former senior editor of interweave knits.
Not socks gifts is more than a new zealand nz online gift shop. In fact, some of the patterns provide instructions for two weights, so that expands a knitters options. Knitting and crochet patterns knitting and crochet. When it came time for me to write a book on toeup socks, the only caston i considered was judys magic caston. Not a pattern book but it will definitely get you heading. Socks i had never heard of but are just to cool like pedisocks and special sock just for yoga. She is also the author of getting started knitting socks, interweave presents knitted gifts, knitting green, and simple style, and coauthor of bag style, color style, lace style, and wrap style. January 31, 2018 popular colorways 80314896 denim stashed. Nov 29, 2017 this is a knitting book for those nerds. You can make your socks twoatatime, and try them on as you go. Nov 30, 2005 while not just socks used mostly basic stitches, the patterns in this book take advantage of more complex techniques and unusual construction methods to exploit the colour changes in selfstriping yarns. The book begins with an indepth explanation of the anatomy of a sock as well as all the skills that youll need to knit one. Jan 31, 2005 for the price of a used book less than a vent latte at starbucks i got many really cute patterns for everything from socks to hand warmers and hats. If you keep at it, you will soon be able to knit socks without using a pattern at all.
Feb 25, 2019 10 of the best knitting books for beginners and beyond hattie kennedy feb 25, 2019 one of the reasons i enjoy knitting so much is that it gives me a chance to browse a different type of book, a functional one, one that will help me create something. The kinks in the yarn were much more pronounced because of the small stitches in the socks, but they washed out. If you dont have the book, were sad to report that it is no longer in print but happy to say you can purchase the baby socks pattern here. Not just socks not just socks for kids good basic sock patterns as well as a wonderful collection of everyday accesories using selfstriping yarn. Welcome to our main directory of knitting and crochet patterns. The not so long history of knitting carleys corner medium. I have been knitting for years, tried socks several times and just could not finish it. The sock knitters handbook by charlene schurch and beth parrott is one of those kind of knitting books. I guess i wasnt knitting those stitches tight enough, but as much as i tried to tighten them, the. We offer a wide variety of patterns for knitting and crocheting many different types of projects, including accessories like scarves and hats. This was the book that finally made sock knitting make sense to me. The patterns and pictures are clear and easy to follow. This is the only book on sock knitting youll ever need. Not just socks not just socks for kids at jimmy beans wool.
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