Socks From The Toe Up

Author : Wendy D. Johnson
Publisher : Potter Craft
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-19
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780307587008

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Socks from the Toe Up by Wendy D. Johnson Pdf

Discover a new approach to sock knitting with Wendy D. Johnson and Socks from the Toe Up. This approach, made famous by her popular blog WendyKnits.net, will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe-up nut. Knitting a sock from the toe up saves yarn and always gives a perfect fit. And? No grafting! Wendy provides all the how-tos, tips, and techniques you need, as well as the pros and cons behind all of the cast-on, toe, heel, and bind-off options, gleaned from her years of experience. With more than 20 fun and beautiful patterns, Socks from the Toe Up has a sock for every foot. Whether you like bold textures or hearts and flowers, delicate lace or Bavarian cables, you (and your feet) will be covered here. Even if you’re casting on your first sock, or have been a top-down sock knitter for ages, you’ll find patterns and projects here that’ll keep your needles humming. Socks from the Toe Up is the hands-down best guide for toe-up socks.

Author : Wendy D. Johnson
Publisher : Potter Craft
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-19
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780307587015

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Toe-Up Socks for Every Body by Wendy D. Johnson Pdf

Acclaimed knitter, author, designer, and teacher Wendy D. Johnson is back with the perfect sequel to her hit book Socks from the Toe Up. In Toe-Up Socks for Every Body, Wendy shows knitters, whether they’re knitting their first or hundred-and-first sock, how to use the toe-up technique to get the perfect fit. Not only that, she shows you that even seemingly complicated patterns are still knit just one row at a time. Go ahead! Turn your favorite knee socks into thigh-highs. Knit that special someone classic argyles. Put even the wiggliest of toes in their first pair of lacey anklets. With Wendy’s help, there’s nothing you can’t try from the toes on up. These 21 patterns cover everything from basics like materials and tools, to delicate lace, intricate cables, and fancy colorwork. Use these techniques and patterns to create beautiful socks for yourself and everybody in your life—friends and family, young and old. With the lovely photographs, helpful illustrations for cast-on, toe, heel, and bind-off options, and all-around expert advice in Toe-Up Socks for Every Body, you’ll be a well-heeled and warm-hearted toe-up knitter.

Author : Janet Rehfeldt
Publisher : Martingale
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-18
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781604681338

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Terrific Toe-Up Socks by Janet Rehfeldt Pdf

The author of the popular Toe-Up Techniques for Hand-Knit Socks, Revised Edition, is back with even more stylish socks! Knitters will be glad to find the same helpful techniques they relied on in the previous book--plus the Mediterranean cast-on, three-needle bind-off, and more. Features 10 all-new designs, including lace, cables, ribbing, beads, and Fair Isle Includes fully illustrated instructions for three cast-on methods, three different heel styles, and tips for the perfect fit Slips easily into your knitting bag for toting your sock projects anywhere

Author : Chrissy Gardiner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Knitting
ISBN : 0981966802

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Toe-up! by Chrissy Gardiner Pdf

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. "A veritable toe-up masterclass complete with helpful worksheets, well-illustrated technique tutorials, and 15 fresh and varied patterns from someone who is truly passionate about socks." -Clara Parkes, KnittersReview.com, author of The Knitter's Book of Yarn and The Knitter's Book of Wool "Any knitter will succeed and thrive under Chrissy s tutelage in this comprehensive and impeccably organized course in toe-up socks, with its generous menu of heels, toes, custom worksheets, and stunning original designs." - Cat Bordhi, author of New Pathways for Sock Knitters and Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles

Author : Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-17
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781603422840

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Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes Pdf

Knit two socks at a time, while working from the toe up! In this delightful guide, Melissa Morgan-Oakes shares her revolutionary knitting technique that allows you to try on the socks as you work, avoid running out of yarn, and steer clear of the dreaded Kitchener stitch to finish off the toes. You can apply this exciting new technique to absolutely any sock pattern to help you to knit fabulous, perfectly formed pairs of socks for the whole family.

Author : Wendy D. Johnson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440649530

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Wendy Knits by Wendy D. Johnson Pdf

In this warm, wise, and witty memoir, Wendy D. Johnson takes a look at her lifelong obsession with “casting on” as she chronicles her journey from a crudely self-taught, left-handed beginner to one of the world’s most prolific knitters—not to mention premier knitting bloggers. From the virtues of learning how to knit the perfect sock, to the compulsive need to stash exquisite skeins of yarn in every crevice of one’s home, this is the perfect book for every knitter. Wendy also offers tips for avoiding errors, thoughts on knitting gifts for others, and more than twenty original patterns for knitters of every level of expertise: from the ridiculous and irreverent (a cell phone cozy) to the absolutely sublime (your very own luxurious Nordic style pullover).

Author : Betty Salpekar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Knitting
ISBN : 0989736504

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Solefull Socks by Betty Salpekar Pdf

The eighteen patterns in this book will take your sock knitting in a new direction -- literally! Instead of the conventional toe-up or top-down methods, you can now simply knit out from the middle of the sole, up over the foot and on up the leg, with no breaks for the heel and no stitches to pick up. You'll view your sock toes in a whole new way when you knit from the ground up!

Author : Donna Druchunas
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781612125428

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How to Knit Socks That Fit by Donna Druchunas Pdf

Whether you’re working socks from the toe up or from the cuff down, designer Donna Druchunas’s complete, step-by-step instructions make sock knitting easy, enjoyable, and successful. You’ll learn several approaches for getting started, and you’ll also discover how to shape comfortable toes, create heels that fit, and ensure stretchy cuffs that can be counted on to keep your socks up. Druchunas’s useful tips and tricks include working confidently with double-pointed needles, knitting socks on one or two circular needles, and even knitting two socks at the same time. Once you’ve mastered these basic techniques, you can adapt them to create your own custom sock designs.

Author : Ann Budd
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620333143

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Sock Knitting Master Class by Ann Budd Pdf

Work from the ground up with knitwear design: create your own socks! Sock Knitting Master Class showcases methods for designing and knitting creative socks, featuring signature elements and techniques from 16 top designers. You'll learn what makes good sock design, and then dive into knitting 18 spectacular, brand-new patterns featuring the widest variety of techniques. With patterns divided into two sections by top-down and toe-up construction, Sock Knitting Master Class explores such techniques as cables, twisted stitches, lace, stranded colorwork, entrelac, shadow knitting, and intarsia worked in the round. Plus, you'll discover inventive ways to start and end socks, shape heels and toes, and knit the soles. Sock Knitting Master Class is an all-star assembly of the most inventive, exciting designers working in socks including Cookie A, Kathryn Alexander, Nancy Bush, Cat Bordhi, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, Anne Hanson, Melissa Morgan-Oakes, Meg Swanson, Anna Zilboorg, and many more. And you'll also learn how each yarn contributes to the overall design from Clara Parkes.

Author : Allison Griffith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1627671870

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Socks for Everybody by Allison Griffith Pdf

Author : Lara Neel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1937513637

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Sock Architecture by Lara Neel Pdf

"'Sock Architecture' is perfect for both experienced and novice sock knitters. This thorough, imaginative collection of sock shapes and patterns gives you the tools to construct an astounding variety of custom socks. All heels and toes are carefully explained and clearly photographed, and you can plug in your own numbers to work at the exact size and gauge you want. If you'd rather just pick up the needles and start knitting, 'Sock Architecture' also includes 17 fully designed patterns. Most span five sizes, from women's extra small through men's large. And most of the patterns offer guidelines for an adjustable size so you can choose your own gauge, size, or both. Make socks that are as unique as you are!"--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Cat Bordhi,Michael Hopkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Knitting
ISBN : 0970886926

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Personal Footprints for Insouciant Sock Knitters by Cat Bordhi,Michael Hopkins Pdf

Strik strømper efter personlige mål og efter en ny metode

Author : Lynne Rowe
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781446380406

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The Sock Knitting Bible by Lynne Rowe Pdf

The ultimate guide to every aspect of sock knitting for knitters of all abilities. Whether you've never picked up a double pointed needle in your life or you've already started your sock knitting journey, this book will help you on your way. The Sock Knitting Bible will break down all the different techniques and show wannabe sock knitters that there is nothing to be scared of. Covering everything from casting on to colourwork and everything in between, knitters won't find a better reference book for all their sock knitting needs. Whether you want to knit toe up, cuff down or even two at a time socks, we've got it covered. Sock knitting is the perfect portable project too - once you know the basics you can dip in and out until they are flying off your needles! There are a lot of sock pattern books out there but this is more than a pattern book - it covers all the different techniques and methods for sock knitting! There are step-by-step instructions for all the various sock knitting techniques so that instead of sounding like a foreign language making socks becomes your second language. There are also step-by-steps instructions for three basic socks so that you can follow them even if you are an absolute beginner and then start to choose your preferred method for sock making. Author Lynne Rowe explains what kind of yarns are best suited to different styles of sock and shares her techniques for how to get the best finish. We also look at the different kinds of tools available for making socks so you can experiment with double pointed needles, the magic loop method and small circular needles as well as innovative new products such as flexible dpns until you find your own favourite method. With this book you can put that beautiful skein of hand dyed yarn you couldn't resist to good use by making the perfect pair of socks because in addition to the extensive techniques there are also 10 projects by some of the most exciting and talented sock designers, illustrating a number of the different knitting methods and styles. Here you will find stripes, fair isle, cables, lacy, sparkly and snuggly socks: a pattern for all your needs. It won't be long before you are delighting your friends and family with your new found skills - just be sure to make yourself a pair too! But be warned: sock knitting is addictive!

Author : Stephanie van der Linden
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781596684751

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Around the World in Knitted Socks by Stephanie van der Linden Pdf

International sock knitting sensation Stephanie van der Linden shares an irresistible collection of 26 original designs inspired by global knitting traditions. In Around the World in Knitted Socks , you?ll travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and techniques. Using stitch motifs and colors, knitting techniques and construction details, the socks blend regional knitting traditions with Stephanie?s unique design flair. Drawing inspiration from signature local textiles such as Turkish kilim carpets, Japanese sashiko embroidery, Belgian lace, American quilts, and Scottish argyle tartan, each pattern is distinctly tied to both country and culture. You?ll also learn traditional knitting techniques including Estonian and Latvian braids, Norwegian stranded knitting, and Austrian twisted-stitch designs. Though each pattern in Around the World in Knitted Socks draws on a different global inspiration, the thoughtful construction and attention to detail are signature elements of Stephanie?s work and are showcased in both detailed photography and an illustrated glossary.

Author : Kathleen Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Knitting
ISBN : 1600850855

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The Big Book of Socks by Kathleen Taylor Pdf

Presents an introduction to knitting socks, describing basic techniques and providing patterns for beginning and intermediate levels and advice for finishing and blocking the finished product.