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Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started series)

Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started series)
By Ann Budd

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From cast-on stitches to binding off, this handbook details the simple steps needed to turn seemingly complicated sock knitting projects into easy and enjoyable activities. Helpful photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality socks and handle more complicated techniques, such as the Kitchener stitch at the toe. Using instructions for five different sizes—from child through adult large—at five different gauges, knitters can produce styles ranging from delicate dress socks to thick and furry slipper socks. More adventurous knitters can add variety and flair by following one of 16 unique designs or trying one of the dozens of rib, cable, and lace patterns provided. With plenty of tips and a handy stitch dictionary, this guide unleashes the creativity and fun of sock knitting.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #6482 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-09-01
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 136 pages

Editorial Reviews

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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)

About the Author
Ann Budd is the former senior editor of Interweave Knits magazine and the author of The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns and The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. She is the coauthor of Lace Style and Wrap Style. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Customer Reviews

Knitting Socks5
Great book!! I borrowed it from my library and realized that I wanted to own it. Anyone who wants to knit socks should buy this book. It is the best one of its kind.

Excellent beginning sock book!!!5
I've been a knitter for several years, but never brought myself to knit socks. I decided to get this book to teach myself how to knit socks, and I couldn't have been happier with it! The instructions are so clear, and I was able to knit my first pair in a matter of days with minimal mistakes. I also enjoy all the patterns that are included within the book, as they go from a basic sock pattern to more complex cabled and lace patterns for when you progress. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is intimidated to tackle knitting socks...you'll have your first pair of handmade socks before you know it!

Good step-by-step5
This is the best, clearest, step-by-step how-to for sock knitting. It goes through each step in the process with nicely laid out pages and photographs, and also gives patterns according to each type of yarn weight. In the back there are lists of varieties of stitches you can substitute. I had never knit a sock before buying this book, and I have no problems knitting them now thanks to this book.