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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)"
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Socks are one of the most popular projects among experienced knitters, yet they can mystify beginning knitters. Socks require techniques not typically used in simple projects such as scarves and hats, but these techniques are as easy to learn as the basic knit and purl stitches. In fact, you can knit your very own socks, and veteran sock knitter Ann Budd shows you how. 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 will learn the fundamentals of sock knitting, a vareity of ways to achieve similar results, and a host of time-proven tips that ensure success. Included are basic instructions for knitting socks at five different sizes and for five different gauges. Whether you want to knit a pair of delicate dress socks for your ten year old niece, a pair of sturdy boot socks for your older brother, or a pair of bulky slipper socks for yourself, we've got your feet covered. So get started knitting socks - soon you will have made your first sock...then its mate. Then, before you know it, you will be your own sock-knitting machine.
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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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!
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Best beginners sock book
If you want to learn how to knit socks in different ways, then this is the book for you. Clearly explained in words and pictures and plenty of different patterns to knit. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MEJames
Excellent publication
I was slightly daunted when opening this book for the first time at the amount of instructions needed to complete a sock. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ssnbllck
Back to basics
It has been nearly 50 years since I used to watch my grandmother knitting socks, and I have often regretted not having paid more attention at the time, not having properly learned... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bulldog
If you've never knitted socks before...this is the book to buy!
I am a complete beginner at knitting and found all sock patterns incomprehensible. So why did I want to knit socks? I like a challenge and was determined to master this skill! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Helen B
wonderful!!!
Absolutely wonderful book!! I bought it and haven't stopped knitting socks. It's got everything you need to know. Great buy!!!
Published 4 months ago by A. S. Lozano
Knitting socks by Ann Budd
Over the last 6 months I have purchased numerous balls of sock wool,sets of needles in different gauges and several sock patterns only to be baffled by them. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gillian Ann Humpston
Even I can knit socks now!
Despite having been a fairly confident and competent knitter for years, I had never cast on using the 'thumb method', knitted 'in the round' or 'turned a heel' before as all of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by bella
New to sock knitting
I could only knit & pearl before I bought this book and i am now on my second pair of socks and loving my new project. This book is excellent for beginners not experts. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Deborah Freeman
Top to Toe
This is an extremely informative book. Excellent teaching points. I liked the way you could choose the thickness of wool and there are instructions for each one. Read more
Published 6 months ago by nia
Excellent book
I had never knitted socks before and am quite an amateur knitter. I am now half way through my second pair of custom made socks. Read more
Published 6 months ago by JaniD
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