Learn to Knit Socks

by Edie Eckman

Everyone knows that when your feet feel good, you feel good all over. And what better way to pamper them than with soft, cozy socks? Our detailed instructions guide you through sock-knitting basics, and designer Edie Eckman presents a dozen imaginative anklet and cuffed sock styles, all worked in sport-weight wool.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts

28 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Edie Eckman has her hands in many aspects of the fiber artsteaching, writing, designing and editing. Her knit and crochet designs have appeared in many magazines, yarn company publications, pattern leaflets and books. Her books include: Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, How to Knit Socks: Three Methods Made Easy, and The Crochet Answer Book. Her newest book, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, will be published in early 2010. Edie travels extensively teaching at conventions, shops and guilds. "

Reviews

[Apryl Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book delivers what it promises: Learn to knit socks. The explanations are clear, the illustrations are worth a thousand words. My complaint is that these designs are more about speed than comfort. Worked at a gauge 7 spi, these socks are too nubby for my feet. Fine wool and finer gauge take longer to knit, of course, but are so much more worth the effort. This book is best for learning the basics, but not worth stepping out in.

[Brixton · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first sock I ever tried to knit was perfect thanks to this manual-- I had no idea what I was doing, I just followed the instructions very carefully and like magic (really) a sock came out. I never knew that home-made socks were so incredibly comfortable, like walking on tiny little pillows. Too bad my dog then promptly stole it and secretly chewed it up while I was knitting the second one! Besides perfect and easy grafting, perhaps the most important thing I learned while using this book (but unfortunately not before she also ate 3/4 of a beautiful cashmere scarf in-progress) is this: organic yarn still smells like an animal to a dog, an animal that dogs want to eat. Other than that (har har), this book will teach a beginner everything they need to know.

[Antoinette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just made my first sock, from the "basic sock" pattern. This book managed to teach me what many a knitter has failed to help me with. Wonderful tutorial!