If you can knit and purl, you can knit your very own socks, and veteran sock knitter Ann Budd shows you how in Getting Started Knitting Socks. Each step - from casting on stitches for the leg to working the misunderstood Kitchener stitch at the toe - is broken down into its basic elements and illustrated with clear photographs and drawings. Along the way you'll learn the fundamentals of sock knitting, a variety of ways to achieve similar results, and a host of time-proven tips that ensure success. In Getting Started Knitting Socks, you'll find basic instructions for knitting socks at five different gauges and for five different sizes. Whether you want to knit a pair of delicate dress socks for your ten-year-old niece, a pair of sturdy book socks for your older brother, or a pair of bulky slipper socks for yourself, we've got your feet covered. If you get tired of the basic sock, add some color or texture, either by following one of the 16 patterns provided or by adding your own stitch pattern - dozens of rib, cable, and lace patterns are provided for your own experimentation. So get started knitting socks - soon you'll have made your first sock . . . then its mate. Then, before you know it, you'll be your own sock-knitting machine.
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"Essential for all knitting collections." -- "Library Journal"
"I strongly recommend this book for anybody who wants to become a sock knitter." -- "Knitter's Review"
"The best beginning sock book that has been published so far. That is all. Go buy it." -- "Knitty.com"
"No detail is ignored and Ann anticipates questions as if she is sitting next to you. This is a finger twitching book--it makes me want to drop everything and knit something from it right now." -- "KnitPicks Podcast"
"One of the best sock knitting books to come out in a long time." -- "Knitting News Cast"
"Photography is sharp with a tight focus providing an excellent reference for those needing a visual guide through every step." -- "Monsters and Critics.com"
"With this book from Interweave Press, you'll be knitting gorgeous socks in no time." -- "Let's Knit(UK)"
"I strongly recommend this book for anybody who wants to become a sock knitter." -- "Knitter's Review"
"The best beginning sock book that has been published so far. That is all. Go buy it." -- "Knitty.com"
"No detail is ignored and Ann anticipates questions as if she is sitting next to you. This is a finger twitching book--it makes me want to drop everything and knit something from it right now." -- "KnitPicks Podcast"
"One of the best sock knitting books to come out in a long time." -- "Knitting News Cast"
"Photography is sharp with a tight focus providing an excellent reference for those needing a visual guide through every step." -- "Monsters and Critics.com"
"With this book from Interweave Press, you'll be knitting gorgeous socks in no time." -- "Let's Knit(UK)"
About the Author
Ann Budd is book editor for Interweave Press and former senior editor of Interweave Knits. She is author of The Knitter’s Handy Guide of Patterns (Interweave Press, 2002) and The Knitter’s Handy Guide to Sweater Patterns (Interweave Press, 2004). Ann lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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If you've never knitted socks before and have been afraid of even trying - and you find the idea of using double-pointed needles rather daunting? Then fear no more, as this book guides you through sock knitting and also teaches you about using the circular needle if that is your preference. So if you get any comments from reviewers who are experienced knitters moaning that it is too basic, take note of the title: Getting started, says it all.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By J. Beaumont
Format:Hardcover
A very helpful book with plenty of information and versatility.
I was a competent knitter of many years but completely new to sock knitting using DPN's or circular needles but this book has given me the confidence and inspiration to try new things, and has answers many questions arising along the way.
In the short time I've had it its already becoming 'dogeared' and to me that speaks volumes!
I was a competent knitter of many years but completely new to sock knitting using DPN's or circular needles but this book has given me the confidence and inspiration to try new things, and has answers many questions arising along the way.
In the short time I've had it its already becoming 'dogeared' and to me that speaks volumes!
51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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This is an absolutely great first sock book and one I keep referring to for my basic sock pattern. There are patterns for the gauge of yarn you have in your yarn stash so you can always find a pattern - and all the other information you may need, including lacey patterns, cable etc.
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sock pattern
l am a beginner at knitting socks and found the sock pattern very useful and l will be making many for my family and frinds
Published 7 days ago by Barbara Byers
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Failsafe socks for novices!
This is a MUST for a newbie knitter. The instructions are perfect...close up photographs of every single step. There aint a doubt that you will end up with wearable socks... Read more
Published 13 days ago by D. Clark
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Inspiring
If I only had time I would never buy a pair of socks again.There are a lot of great patterns in this book.
Published 3 months ago by Jass
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Useful resource
This book pulled together a lot of things I already knew about knitting socks but I also learned a few things to help improve my technique and it helped with si zing socks in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Carol Brown
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Life saver
This book has been an absolute life saver for me. My husband has trouble with his legs & finds bought socks too tight & actually painful to wear so I decided to knit him some socks... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Aegina
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lovely book
Lovely book. I have lots of knitting books, but none go into so much detail about socks. Good pics, easy instructions. Gab little tricks to help you.
Published 5 months ago by MP
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brilliant socks
Beautifully easy pictures to follow. Excellent clear and simple instructions to knit socks in different yarns. Read more
Published 5 months ago by jackie rymill
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just what I wanted
I didn't want a book of sock patterns (though this book has plenty) but I wanted a book which explained the principles behind knitting socks. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Winterwoman
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Fantastic starter book
I bought this having spent ages borrowing a friend's version, and decided I couldn't live without it if I was to carry on being a sock knitter. Read more
Published 8 months ago by V
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SOCKS?
Received as a present....am really at a loss for words. Am I daft or something but WHY would anyobne want to knit let alone wear these awful creations....
Published 9 months ago by hilly
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