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Loom Knitting Socks: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting Socks on a Loom with Over 50 Fun Projects
Socks are fun and easy projects to loom knit. In just a few hours you can create fabulous socks in every color, texture. and style imaginable! From thick socks for cold winters, to breathable sports socks for active knitters, this book can help you knit unique designs for all occasions.
Another book in the popular loom knitting series by Isela Phelps, this comprehensive book reveals everything you need to know to loom knit socks. There are 50 projects for no-needle knitting---from colorful baby booties to beaded sophisticated numbers. The majority of the patterns in the book require an extra fine gague knitting loom (64 pegs), and sock weight yarn.
As with the previous books, all the basics are covered in the comprehensive illustrated introductory chapter, so anyone, even a beginning loomer, is able to follow along. If this is your first time knitting a sock, turn to Socks 101 and make the class sock. It's easy and fast and only takes a few hours to master the technique. Move on to Sock Anatomy to learn about the different areas of the sock, the order in which they get knitted---toe up or toe down and what those terms mean. For experienced loomers wanting to learn more tricks of the trade there's invaluable advice in the book, everything from recommended yarns and sock sizes, to looming techniques and troubleshooting is covered.
The 50 patterns in the book are divided into seven categories: Simple Socks, Textured Socks, Colorwork Socks, Fancy Cables and Beads Socks, Lace Socks, Kids Socks, and even Footsies--describing other foot coverings that can be used for pedicures and yoga class. You are sure to find socks that appeals to family members and friends. So grab your loom and sock it to them!
Note: The majority of the patterns in the book require an extra fine gauge knitting loom (64 pegs).
Another book in the popular loom knitting series by Isela Phelps, this comprehensive book reveals everything you need to know to loom knit socks. There are 50 projects for no-needle knitting---from colorful baby booties to beaded sophisticated numbers. The majority of the patterns in the book require an extra fine gague knitting loom (64 pegs), and sock weight yarn.
As with the previous books, all the basics are covered in the comprehensive illustrated introductory chapter, so anyone, even a beginning loomer, is able to follow along. If this is your first time knitting a sock, turn to Socks 101 and make the class sock. It's easy and fast and only takes a few hours to master the technique. Move on to Sock Anatomy to learn about the different areas of the sock, the order in which they get knitted---toe up or toe down and what those terms mean. For experienced loomers wanting to learn more tricks of the trade there's invaluable advice in the book, everything from recommended yarns and sock sizes, to looming techniques and troubleshooting is covered.
The 50 patterns in the book are divided into seven categories: Simple Socks, Textured Socks, Colorwork Socks, Fancy Cables and Beads Socks, Lace Socks, Kids Socks, and even Footsies--describing other foot coverings that can be used for pedicures and yoga class. You are sure to find socks that appeals to family members and friends. So grab your loom and sock it to them!
Note: The majority of the patterns in the book require an extra fine gauge knitting loom (64 pegs).
144 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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April 29, 2020
Despite the title, these patterns are typically not written FOR the knitting loom at all - they are conversion of needle knitting patterns, which are poorly done at best. Explanations are incomplete, terms are not consistent with what the loom-knitting community use at large. Many patterns are hard to follow because of being so poorly written.
November 12, 2018
Seems to do an excellent job describing loom knitting socks. At the very least, as someone who hasn't done this before the book shows the initial difficulty/time necessary for beginners and has dissuaded me from attempting this now.
September 15, 2023
I thought knitting socks on a loom would be easier than with four/five needles but from the instructions in here, I don't think so. Some nice designs and projects are rated as to difficulty so it would be a good book for someone who want to start.
May 30, 2021
Thank you to Goodreads for the ARC! I passed this along to my mom because she's the DIY lady of the two of us, and in hopes she'd get the hint ;-)
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April 6, 2023using a small circular loom with closely spaced pegs to make socks.
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December 27, 2016
Over the past decade or two, there has been a tremendous revival of interest in hand knitting. Not only are there many more active knitters (and not all of them women, either) than there were in, say, 1980, but the nooks and crannies of knitting history and technology are being explored as never before.
"Loom" knitting (not to be confused with weaving, which is entirely different) is a technique for producing knitted garments without the use of knitting needles. The loom is actually a hoop or wooden strip with pegs that hold the individual stitch loops. This allows the worker to perform one stitch at a time without having to keep everything else coordinated and under control. In the last century or so, loom knitting was largely the purview of children's toys and recreational therapy for the handicapped. However, this ancient technique was once known as the "knitting jenny" or "knitting frame" and was used in production of knit garments for sale. Isela Phelps is one of the foremost writers in this field, and her books demonstrate detailed techniques that allow the production of fully shaped knit garments such as socks, mittens, and even sweaters rather than the simple flat strips and tubes that we saw in the 20th Century.
In this book, Phelps focuses on socks, and describes how they can be knit from the top down or from the bottom up, with ribbed cuffs and turned heels that rival anything a skilled needle knitter can do. Color illustrations in profusion show the details of her methods, and the text is both clear and precise. Dozens of patterns are described and displayed by models in the main body of the text.
As a thoroughly experienced traditional knitter, I have been skeptical about the use of these peg board looms, and remain convinced that they must be considerably slower than traditional needles. Nevertheless, there is demand and this book is excellent as both a tutorial on the methods and a supply of inspiration for actual working projects. I suspect I will soon attempt one of these for the experience, since Phelps makes it look interesting enough to be worth the effort. I have made only one knitted garment (a wool hat) in the past by using a hoop loom. It was successful and I still have the hat, but took long enough that I haven't tried anything else until now.
"Loom" knitting (not to be confused with weaving, which is entirely different) is a technique for producing knitted garments without the use of knitting needles. The loom is actually a hoop or wooden strip with pegs that hold the individual stitch loops. This allows the worker to perform one stitch at a time without having to keep everything else coordinated and under control. In the last century or so, loom knitting was largely the purview of children's toys and recreational therapy for the handicapped. However, this ancient technique was once known as the "knitting jenny" or "knitting frame" and was used in production of knit garments for sale. Isela Phelps is one of the foremost writers in this field, and her books demonstrate detailed techniques that allow the production of fully shaped knit garments such as socks, mittens, and even sweaters rather than the simple flat strips and tubes that we saw in the 20th Century.
In this book, Phelps focuses on socks, and describes how they can be knit from the top down or from the bottom up, with ribbed cuffs and turned heels that rival anything a skilled needle knitter can do. Color illustrations in profusion show the details of her methods, and the text is both clear and precise. Dozens of patterns are described and displayed by models in the main body of the text.
As a thoroughly experienced traditional knitter, I have been skeptical about the use of these peg board looms, and remain convinced that they must be considerably slower than traditional needles. Nevertheless, there is demand and this book is excellent as both a tutorial on the methods and a supply of inspiration for actual working projects. I suspect I will soon attempt one of these for the experience, since Phelps makes it look interesting enough to be worth the effort. I have made only one knitted garment (a wool hat) in the past by using a hoop loom. It was successful and I still have the hat, but took long enough that I haven't tried anything else until now.
October 27, 2009
The book has a comprehensive introduction section that goes into detail about stitches, yarns, and the anatomy of socks. There is a nice variety of projects, several of which I found appealing, but I'm afraid I couldn't try any of them, because I don't have a loom with the appropriate number of pegs in the appropriate gauge.
I recommend this book if you already have an EFG Wonder Sock Loom, or a nice variety of 60-70-peg EFG looms, but anyone else, be warned that you will have go loom-shopping before you can do any of the projects!
I recommend this book if you already have an EFG Wonder Sock Loom, or a nice variety of 60-70-peg EFG looms, but anyone else, be warned that you will have go loom-shopping before you can do any of the projects!
November 2, 2014
Good photos and graphic instructions. Patterns for all levels. If you want to invest in all new equiptment for a fiber craft loom knitting may be for you. I considered this because regular knitting is so difficult with my arthritis. But the looms and hooks look to be just about as difficult, so I'll stick to crochet. I wish there were more crochet sock patterns. I may have to work on that! :)
December 26, 2014
This is an incredible book! I have never loomed knitted but did get a loom as a gift --- this book has details on everything from started from scratch --- everything you need, helpful suggestions and wonderful patterns to make some lovely socks! Has pictures, diagrams - everything to get you going on loom socks!
May 17, 2015
I love this book. I got a sock loom for Christmas so I won this at the perfect time. I have not done any of the patterns yet, but there were tons that I want to try as soon as I get some wool.
the directions are easy to follow, which is good for me. If you love to knit socks on a loom, I highly recommend this book.
the directions are easy to follow, which is good for me. If you love to knit socks on a loom, I highly recommend this book.
January 18, 2015
This is a fun way to learn to knit socks. I am not yet the greatest at it, but me and my kids have enjoyed learning to use the sock loom. Who knew there were so many different types of socks!!
Fun...Fun...FUN!! And very easy!
Fun...Fun...FUN!! And very easy!
February 9, 2015
I was looking for a beginner’s guide to knitting socks and this book does not disappoint. The variety of sock patterns is extraordinary. The patterns are clear and look easy to follow. The pictures of the completed socks throughout the book are beautiful too.
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November 10, 2013Oh, man... now I need a sock loom.
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