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Easy Knitted Socks: Fun and Fashionable Designs for the Novice Knitter [Paperback]

Jeanette Trotman (Author)
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March 6, 2007
Knitting socks has never been so easy! Soft and snuggly hand-knit socks are one of life's little luxuries, and this user-friendly book features twenty simple and stunning designs, many of which can be made up in a weekend.
 
-Each design has step-by-step photos showing every stage in the process and additional diagrams to help with the tricky stages
-Learn basic stitches and failsafe construction methods- from the simplest techniques using two needles to easy ways with double pointed and circular needles
-Choose from chunky, funky, cute and cozy designs for all the family
-Tools, materials and core techniques are clearly explained-, with additional advice on making extra-special socks using luxury yarns and embellishments
 
The book starts with an introduction to the tools and techniques that clearly demonstrates all you need to know to start knitting socks including, how to hold the yarn; holding needles- two needles, three needles, circular needles; how to shape and do short rows; and how to bind off. The patterns include, top-seam sock, beaded Argyle sock, basic four needle 4-ply sock,  stripe and lace sock and even ribbed leg warmers. From the novice to the expert to the twenty- something knitters who have embraced knitting socks - Easy Knitted Socks is bound to have a many- legged appeal.
 
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About the Author

Jeanette Trotman is a design consultant for Rowan Yarns and  the author of  "Easy Knitted Accessories" and "Easy Beaded Knits".  She specializes in funky, cutting-edge accessories that combine a passion for color and texture with a flair for embroidered and beaded embellishment. 

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (March 6, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312361998
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312361990
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,086,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of variety, May 4, 2007
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This review is from: Easy Knitted Socks: Fun and Fashionable Designs for the Novice Knitter (Paperback)
Instructions are included for using double-pointed needles or magic loop technique on one long circular needles.

Projects include: baby bootees, toddler slippers, felted baby slippers, felted adult slippers, socks knit flat and seamed up, basic tubular socks on 3 needles, spiral socks with no heel to turn, ballerina style slippers, lace knee socks held up by ribbons, striped lace socks knit on 3 needles (shown on cover), beaded leg warmers, mock cable socks, actual fair isle socks (not faked with patterned yarn!) and several other lace or textured patterns.

One drawback, perhaps, is that in including so many forms of sock-knitting, there aren't actually very many patterns of actual socks knit in traditional styles. And while it claims to be for "novice knitters" it may intimidate real novices. On the other hand, there is something for everyone here.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars First sock was a dud., June 27, 2007
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I started out great. Made a whole sock, tossed it in the wash (washable sock yarn), pulled it out, only to find a big honkin hole in the toe! I later found out that the standard grafting instructions in the book are incorrect. I must now start over. I have been knitting for years, but never socks. Silly me, I always expect the basic directions to be acurate, even if sometimes the pattern itself may have an error from time to time.
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars The Jury is still out ..., May 14, 2007
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When I picked up this book I really thought everything looked easy. The first pattern I tried was the "Love Heart Slippers". Well I got around the second part and found an error in the pattern after asking many advanced knitters for help. As I'm new to slippers and socks I'm not very good at tweaking patterns.

Hopefully not all the patterns are like this. I'll give it one more shot on another pattern.
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stockinette stitch using size, knit these sts, fine backstitch, bind off knitwise, sts knitwise, breaking off yarn, using dpns, stitch knitwise, slip marker, heel flap, toe seam, yarn counterclockwise, needle knitwise, recommended needle size, stitches knitwise, right needle, repeat rounds, left needle, repeat rows, knit row, stitch purlwise, circular needle, sock yarns, wrap bar, using yarn
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