If you find yourself admiring hand-knitted socks and skeins of hand-dyed yarn but think you could never knit a pair of socks yourself, then you need The Sock Knitting Bible. Step-by-step instructions Author Lynne Rowe, holds your hand and talks you through three kinds of basic socks with step-by-step images for every step of the way. Learn how to knit cuff-down, toe-up and two-needle socks from scratch. Anatomy of a sock Learn about the structure of socks and their important features – socks need to be practical, and an understanding of the different features will help you to knit the perfect pair of socks. Choose your style There are lots of different tools used to knit socks and this book covers all the options so you can find out whether you prefer long circulars, double pointed needles (DPNs), small circulars or flexible DPNs. The great thing about socks is that there is so much variety - you can vary the size of the cuff, change the heel and alter the toe and until you find your perfect style. Double pointed needles are the traditional way to knit socks and are still really popular but there are instructions for lots of different knitting in the round techniques. There are instructions for working different kinds of cuffs, heels and toes so you can make unique socks in your preferred style. Author Lynne Rowe takes the fear out the parts of sock knitting that people are nervous about (like turning the heel) with step-by-step images and instructions. As well as instructions for the basic socks there are 10 projects from some of the most exciting international sock designers in a range of abilities so you can try out your new skills. Olivia Villareal @thishandmadelife The easy cable and twisted rib pattern means that you don’t need to knit a separate cuff for these socks, and the cables create great texture. Vikki Bird @vikkibirddesigns These toe-up socks have a forethought heel and twisty cables and are made using beautifully soft merino yarn for a luxurious feel. Carmen Jorissen @newleafdesigns.nl These toe-up socks were inspired by Fair Isle motifs and have a striping effect created by alternating pairs of contrasting colors. Christine Perry @winwickmum These easy, beginner friendly socks have an interesting textured pattern created using just knit and purl stitches.
✔ Author(s): Lynne Rowe
✔ Title: The Sock Knitting Bible: Everything you need to know about how to knit socks
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (351 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1446308529
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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