A new book all about knitting socks!
Book is 38 fully illustrated pages. The table of contents shown at right gives a thorough description. E-book is $20 and will be delivered via an instant download link.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 common gauges are given with each pattern so that the socks may be knitted on standard, mid-gauge or bulky machines. Fine gauge machines may be able to use the standard instructions but the patterns have not been tested for them. Passaps can use the standard instructions. One gauge is definitely for standards/Passaps, the other for bulkies. Mid-gauge machines choose the one of these that works best for the individual machine. Most mid-gauges can knit at least one, sometimes both versions. Sock fabrics and gauges helps you to understand the difference between knitting sock and sweater fabrics and how to use the patterns for your machine Fixing the fit & understanding sock sizes shows how to substitute yarns and gauges if necessary and make perfectly fitted socks even if you can't find the yarn given in the pattern or the feet to be fitted are unusual Working with weights explains the function & type of weights needed for sock knitting Happy Feet Classic socks knitted with ribbed tops and circular feet. The feet are seamless. The tops require a seam. Ribber required. Simple stretch socks These socks are knitted circular so a ribber is essential. They make use of lycra run-along Soy Socks Knitted flat and seamed so no ribber is required. Soy has naturally anti-bacterial properties! Socks to Dye For These socks take advantage of self-patterning yarns whether purchased or dyed yourself. The tops are mock rib and the socks are knitted flat so no ribber is required. Beneath The Surface Explains how you can dye your own self-patterning yarns. Summer Socks Knitted with mock ribbed tops, hung hems and circular. Therefore they have no seams at all. They come off the machine with only the toe to be closed. Cushion foot socks Part of the sock is lightly felted to get the cushioned feet. Socks are knitted in 2 yarns to make this possible. A ribber is helpful but not essential Making socks into slipper socks. Turkish Delight An unusual way of knitting flat socks, inspired by sock shapes from Turkey. Assorted sock tops describes how to make 6 different types and substitute them in the sock patterns for even greater variety and comfort. Shorter versions of some of these patterns first appeared in “Country Knitting of Maine News and Views” magazine for machine knitters. |