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Available
Description
"Knitting socks starting at the toe allows the knitter to get a custom fit by trying on as she goes. It is also an essential technique for economizing as it allows the socks to be knit to the very last yard of yarn. In this action-packed book filled with tips, tricks and versatile patterns from designer Chrissy Gardiner, you'll learn how to incorporate her favorite cast-ons, toes, heels and bind-offs into all your toe-up socks using a series of fill-in-the-blank worksheets. You'll also find 15 patterns for toe-up socks to fit a wide variety of sizes and knitting abilities. Whether you're a beginning sock knitter or a seasoned expert, you'll find plenty of ways to keep your needles clicking and your feet warm in this indispensable book."--Amazon.com, 11/2/2011.… (more)
Publication
Sydwillow Press (2009), Edition: 1st, 160 pages
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ISBN
0981966802 / 9780981966809
User reviews
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If you want to learn how to knit socks from the toe, up, this is the book! From Judy's Magic Cast-on to the finishing touch, clear instructions, photographs and worksheets will help you learn how, finesse your technique and get it right — every time — on every pattern.
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The patterns that follow the instructional section illustrate each of these techniques and range from beginner- to advanced-level patterns. And, even beginning-level patterns make socks nice enough to treat yourself or present to a deserving friend. In the "Fancy Socks" section, "Sakura" based on a Japanese postcard of cherry trees, and "Spring in Oregon," with tiny leaves shooting up the front and raindrops sprinkling the back, are real knockouts. Other patterns, like "Sydney," a lacy, ruffled anklet, and "Gull Wing" a rippled slip-stitch textured sock, were designed especially for variegated yarns. You'll find patterns that make use of special fibers, like mohair and buffalo down, employ larger-sized yarns from sport-weight to bulky, and cover your family's feet from toddler-sized to the long feet of extra-tall men. Throughout, Gardiner offers helpful notes on making each pattern a success. A glossary of techniques at the end reviews important basics.
This will be the next sock book I buy; I can see myself referring to it with every pair I knit.
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different cast-on methods, five different styles of toes (I'd only seen one), four styles of heels (including instructions for a hybrid heel that looks like like the top-down heel-flap) and three different stretchy bind-offs — along with complete instructions for finishing and caring for your socks. You'll also learn advanced techniques like reading charts, cabling without a cable needle, converting from top-down to toe-up and knitting two socks at once.The patterns that follow the instructional section illustrate each of these techniques and range from beginner- to advanced-level patterns. And, even beginning-level patterns make socks nice enough to treat yourself or present to a deserving friend. In the "Fancy Socks" section, "Sakura" based on a Japanese postcard of cherry trees, and "Spring in Oregon," with tiny leaves shooting up the front and raindrops sprinkling the back, are real knockouts. Other patterns, like "Sydney," a lacy, ruffled anklet, and "Gull Wing" a rippled slip-stitch textured sock, were designed especially for variegated yarns. You'll find patterns that make use of special fibers, like mohair and buffalo down, employ larger-sized yarns from sport-weight to bulky, and cover your family's feet from toddler-sized to the long feet of extra-tall men. Throughout, Gardiner offers helpful notes on making each pattern a success. A glossary of techniques at the end reviews important basics.
This will be the next sock book I buy; I can see myself referring to it with every pair I knit.
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Original language
English