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In this book, expert sock knitters and designers Ewa Jostes and Stephanie van der Linden guide readers through the process of knitting socks, starting with overviews of materials and tools, the essentials of sock knitting and how to determine which design elements are best suited to insteps and heels of various widths. Knitters can mix and match from among many different styles of cast-ons, cuffs, heels, and toes to create their own unique designs that fit just right. The book also includes information on knitting socks from the toe-up and on circular needles; 15 patterns, from cute socks for kids to elegant lace socks; and helpful tables for sizing and yarn choices.
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Ewa Jostes and Stephanie Van Der Linden are experienced knitters and teachers of sock-knitting techniques, and are co-authors of several books on the subject.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
To say that this is a book about knitting socks is like saying that the sea is only water. I wish this book had been written years ago. I itched to pick up my needles and start trying out some of the patterns and techniques straight away. I had no idea that there were so many different ways to make socks, turn heels, begin edgings. I can wholeheartedly recommend this book both for the experienced and inexperienced sock knitter. The text is clear and easy to understand, and the illustrations are informative and tempting. Enjoy!
38 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can't emphasise it enough, this book is apalling. I was bought it as a present and at first was really excited about it: there's some nice sock patterns in the back and two step by step socks guides for beginners with lots of photos. what's not to like? Unfortunatley as soon as I started knitting one of the patterns it became apparent how rubbish this book is. The charts for the sizes are very unclear, it seems they have only been partially translated and it is hard to tell what they are referring to, and the measurments frequently and inaccurately change between metric and imperial, eg. 9" doesn't equal 29.5 cm. The photgraphs are inconsistant also, in a step by step guide you'd expect the photos to be connected but they are unrelated. This is most clear when it comes to knitting toes and each photo shows a diiferent kind of toe at a various stage. There also appear to be steps missing out throughout the book, again most noticeable with the toe chapter where it mentions decrease rows but doesn't say how many, tells you to decrease until you have a certain number of stitches, but the next step requires you to have considerably less. It's almost as if the authors got bored of writing half way through so didn't bother to finish the book accurately. I'm an experienced sock knitter yet this book has left me completely befuddled. There are books so much better out there, so just don't bother with this one.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book gives you the basic knowledge to knit virtually any kind of sock. If you are a beginner, you have everything you need right here. If you are more advanced, you will still almost certainly find new methods that you didn't know about or understand. Clear and understandable explanations of just about every kind of toe and heel, toe up and leg-down, lots of charts to help you with sizing and measurements - and European sizing as well as US.
There are not very many actual specific patterns in this book, but what there is provides a good variety, including women's men's and baby options. If you don't yet have a sock book, start here. If you feel your knowledge is not broad enough, try this. If you struggle with sizing and adaptation, here's the answer!
There are not very many actual specific patterns in this book, but what there is provides a good variety, including women's men's and baby options. If you don't yet have a sock book, start here. If you feel your knowledge is not broad enough, try this. If you struggle with sizing and adaptation, here's the answer!
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Sock Knitter's Workshop
Everything you needed to know about knitting socks - together with some patterns. Very clear, good photos.
Published 19 months ago by threadnut
The book I've been waiting for...
This really is the book I've been waiting for the whole of my sock-knitting life. The layout is sensible and clear. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Katrina Stelzner
Very apt title. Excellent coverage of techniques with good patterns.
This book is well laid out and will clear explainations and diagrams/photos. It even suggests which style of construction suits different foot shapes - something I have been... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. F. Huxley
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