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Getting Started Knitting Socks
by
Ann Budd
From cast-on stitches to binding off, this handbook details the simple steps needed to turn seemingly complicated sock knitting projects into easy and enjoyable activities. Helpful photographs and instructional drawings ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality socks and handle more complicated techniques, such as the Kitchener stitch at...more
Hardcover, 136 pages
Published
September 1st 2007
by Interweave Press
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This book is fantastic. I've been wanting to learn to knit socks for a long time, but everything I read made it seem so difficult. Budd has put together a gem here, with clear instructions accompanied by generously-sized images. The first chapters cover selecting your yarn and needles and demonstrate all of the techniques necessary to make a simple sock. The remaining sections provide basic patterns, starting with a simple crew sock and progressing to more complex socks using cables and lace des...more
This is an excellent book for a first-time sock knitter. It answers basic questions about the construction and knitting of top-down socks. It has clear photos of socks and it with different yarns and different size needles. It shows the variations due to different yarns.
This book only touches on other methods of sock construction. There are few places where it shows variation from the basic pattern that is featured. For example, if you are knitting a sock for a person with a large calf, it does...more
This book only touches on other methods of sock construction. There are few places where it shows variation from the basic pattern that is featured. For example, if you are knitting a sock for a person with a large calf, it does...more
I used this book when knitting my first pair of socks (and each subsequent pair). Ann Budd's clear explanations and the photographs took the mystery out of sock knitting, which scared the crap out of me before I did it. Budd starts out with the most basic of socks, arranged according to your gauge (ex., 6 stitches per inch), and walking through all of the steps necessary. The book then continues with more decorative patterns, but all have clear instructions. Her instructions for the Kitchener st...more
I liked Cookie A's book Sock Innovation, but really only the first half, and I would recommend it to anyone who desires more detailed knowledge of sock design. I think that this book by Ann Budd is much better for the beginner sock knitter. So since that is who I am, this is the book I bought. Ann Budd briefly mentions several techniques (such as magic loop or two circular needles), but for some reason doesn't get into them. Instead she focuses on the traditional double pointed needles. Her knit...more
I have another sock tutorial book in my library as well but I think Ann's is way better. I felt like I was more supported by her book. Instructions were easy to follow and things were easy to reference back to.
I've used her book to knit basic, low cut socks for my husband. And right now I'm using her 8 sts per inch sock pattern for my Breaking Dawn socks. I am going to try a different heel flap pattern.
I recommend this book for any beginner sock knitter.
I've used her book to knit basic, low cut socks for my husband. And right now I'm using her 8 sts per inch sock pattern for my Breaking Dawn socks. I am going to try a different heel flap pattern.
I recommend this book for any beginner sock knitter.
I'm on my third pair of socks. This is a GREAT step by step book for learning to knit socks on double pointed needles. Granted, it covers magic loop, etc. but the step by step pictures are for double pointed needles. You just need to be able to cast on, knit, purl, ssk, k2tog, pick up stitches and cast off to make great socks!
I feel like I understand the process of shaping a sock now (again, I'm only on my third pair).
Point of caution-- check your gauge!! I'm so bad about doing this, but it mak...more
I feel like I understand the process of shaping a sock now (again, I'm only on my third pair).
Point of caution-- check your gauge!! I'm so bad about doing this, but it mak...more
Oct 21, 2009
Nancy
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Knitters with some experience who want to tackle sock knitting.
This is an excellent beginning sock book, but you should first know how to knit. Handling double-pointed needles is a skill to develop. Otherwise, the knitter must know how to convert dp knitting to knitting on circular needles. The book makes only a passing mention of how to knit on circs. Excellent color photos and clear drawings. How to knit with various weights of yarn. This is an essential book for sock knitting.
If you want to learn how to knit socks...this is the book to start with. Ann Budd carefully lays out the instructions, easy to follow and very informative. The basic socks give you the skills and knowledge of sock anatomy and will also give you the confidence to advance in other techniques and patterns. This book is excellent for beginners and advanced knitters.
This book was perfect for my needs. I've always wanted to knit socks, but it looked so fiddly that I couldn't be bothered to try. Now I'm afraid I've developed a serious fetish! Ann Budd's book explained everything and provided excellent basic patterns. I'm onto my third pair from it and I'm feeling confident to branch out and maybe try toe-up socks next!
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Very easy to follow instructions. With the help of this book, I knitted my first sock!
I checked this book out from the library. If I didn't already own WAY too many craft books, I would purchase my own copy. However, since my own personal library is WAY overstocked, I will revisit the public library's copy when needed.
I checked this book out from the library. If I didn't already own WAY too many craft books, I would purchase my own copy. However, since my own personal library is WAY overstocked, I will revisit the public library's copy when needed.
This book is all about the basic basics of sock knitting. While the patterns aren't very interesting once you figure out what you're doing, it's certainly a great place to learn how to shape a simple sock in various gagues. There's also a lot of information on what types of yarn work best for sock knitting and gadgets that might come in handy. I've knit three pairs of socks using this book, and they have all turned out perfectly.
This book is good for getting the "basic" recipe for a sock. However, most of the patterns are written for using a 4 needle set of dpns. While adjusting patterns using dpns for use with 2 circular or magic loop isn't too difficult, a beginning sock knitter may not feel comfortable doing so.
Absolutely the first book I turn to when starting a pair of socks.
She's broken down all the yarnweight/needle size/sock size combinations so you know what to cast on and how to make each part of the sock.
A reference book, not filled with creative patterns.
She's broken down all the yarnweight/needle size/sock size combinations so you know what to cast on and how to make each part of the sock.
A reference book, not filled with creative patterns.
This is a very useful beginner book. The pictures were helpful and the language was clear. The patterns are good for true beginners, yet the varations at the back (after the initial basic socks) still allow you to see possibilities for the future.
I've been wanting to try my hand at socks for a little while now. This book (which I got from the library) has very simple, straight-forward instructions, and I think I may have to purchase myself a copy so I can try them!
Fantastic book to teach the basics of sock knitting. And all the patterns given are good basic socks that anyone would love. No pseudo-yoga socks thrown in just for the sake of having more patterns.
Great instructions for anyone beginning to knit socks. Lots of helpful hints, and patterns to get you started, plus each pattern adapts to five different sizes and gauges.
Good book for the beginner sock knitter focusing on cuff down socks. With practice the knitter can create custom socks using the stitch patterns included in the book.
This is a fantastic intro to making socks, with really clear directions and a good variety of cool things you can do once you learn how to make the basic sock.
Struggling with my first dpn sock, but there are many options. I put down the sock on size 2 needles and started a pair on size 7. I think I may actually have a pair done within the next couple of weeks.
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Finishing my first pair of socks! Will be back to this book when I'm ready for the second pair.
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Finishing my first pair of socks! Will be back to this book when I'm ready for the second pair.
My first sock book I bought. It took a while to realize that the way the patterns instruct is loose, not always a firm knit sock.
If you want to learn to knit socks, this is the book. I've read a few others and this was the only one that was completely straightforward. Bring your DPNs, yarn of your choice and a ruler. Budd will get you measured, cast-on and on your way quickly. She has several different basic patterns for you to try.
What I don't like about this book is that she doesn't offer too much instructions on using two circular needles or magic loop. And maybe that was intentional, to make it easier on a new knitter...more
What I don't like about this book is that she doesn't offer too much instructions on using two circular needles or magic loop. And maybe that was intentional, to make it easier on a new knitter...more
So far, it hasn't helped me a whole lot. I may just need some one on one with a sock knitter. Oh well...
Great for beginning sock knitters. Lots of great patterns with good instructions.
I use this book all the time. I like how it has basic sock patterns based on your gauge.
I LOVE this book! I am addicted to making socks and this book is very helpful :)
This is my "go-to" book when knitting socks!
Very good reference and pattern guide
GREAT Instruction book - pictures are spot on, and everything is detailed with clear explanations.
Very good basic sock book.
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