Customer Reviews

Learn to Knit Socks

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I have recommended this to several beginner sock knitters. The instructions are goof-proof. Straight forward and spelled out clearly, it is a great resource for those who want to learn the basics. If you can knit, purl, and pick up stitches, you can learn sock knitting from this book. It was also my first dpn project, and now I use them frequently and fearlessly.

The patterns are nice. They are all for women, and they can be a bit snug (I'm an 8 1/2 regular), but you'll end up with some nice socks and new techniques when you are done. Her directions for the kitchener stitch are really good.

This book is value priced and has all the information needed to learn how to know socks. All the socks are knitted in thicker yarns (like DK) so the beginner will have an easier time of manipulating the 3 plus 1 double pointed needles. The author chose to make the patterns for sets of 4 double points, but you can figure out how to use 4 (divide the knitting into four parts, not three.)

There are a dozen patterns here, enough to amuse the knitter after he or she learns the basics, and to teach how to vary sock patterns yourself by studying how the basic sock method can be adjusted for stripes, patterns, and there's even the amusingly titled "Yours, Mine and Argyles." Recommended.

I got this book when I wanted to learn to knit socks after a long hiatus from knitting. I was barely comfortable with yarn and needles again and had never made socks before. Edie's book is the perfect beginner book. It teaches the mystery of the double points, the anatomy of a sock and the closing of the toes in clear, detailed instructions. The basic sock pattern is simple and the basis for all 12 designs in the book. That it uses four size 3 (3.25 mm) needles and DK or sport weight yarn makes handling easier for inexperienced fingers. There is even a review of the knit and purl stitches. Start with the hints for yarn, sizing and GAUGE. Follow with the cast on and row by row instructions to make the sock. End with the fully explained toe weaving (Kitchener Sitch). It's all there in words and true-to-size drawings.

I love this book. When I first picked it up I only had the previous experience of knitting and purling for a flat square when I was in 4th grade. At first I couldn't even remember which was which. I had gotten into spinning though and wanted to knit socks. So, I got this book, some sock yarn (I didn't want to waste my precious hand spun yarn on my first project), and some needles and tried it out. To my amazement I was able to follow the instructions with minimal confusion! The only problem I had with the basic pattern is that the pattern is the same for all sizes, and then you adjust the length to make the sock larger/smaller. My problem was that I knit big so the size for a women's size 9 came out the size I would make for my husband (oh well, nice present for him) even on the top part so I can't see making these as a present for my Mother in Law (size 5) unless I switch to some smaller needles. This is an easy adjustment though and overall this is an excellent book, and the right price too.

If you wake one morning and want hand knit socks, this is the book you need. Edie instructs you as though she was a patient Auntie, assuming you know a little knitting, but have no clue how to make a sock - she even takes the terror out of grafting those toes.

A great first sock book!

I wasn't impressed with the pamphlet, the pictures are in b/w and it wasn't very helpful. I would've been better off printing something from the web.

Please note not a BOOK!!

I love to knit, and learned to knit socks from this book. I found the instructions easy to follow. I love it so much I have to buy a second copy because I lost the first:-(

Very well written. Lots of good information for the beginning sock knitter. Lots of fun socks to knit. Can't wait to use it once I learn how to use my dpn's.

This book takes the mystery out of knitting socks; the instructions are clear and easy to follow. The patterns are cute, and are easily altered once the basics are mastered

This is more of a pamphlet than a book, but the instructions are excellent and better than an actual book I had previously purchased. This is easy to carry with your sock project. Received quickly. I love knitting socks!