Easy Knitted Socks: Fun and Fashionable Designs for the Novice Knitter

by Jeanette Trotman

Knitting socks has never been so easy! Soft and snuggly hand-knit socks are one of life's little luxuries, and this user-friendly book features twenty simple and stunning designs, many of which can be made up in a weekend.

-Each design has step-by-step photos showing every stage in the process and additional diagrams to help with the tricky stages
-Learn basic stitches and failsafe construction methods- from the simplest techniques using two needles to easy ways with double pointed and circular needles
-Choose from chunky, funky, cute and cozy designs for all the family
-Tools, materials and core techniques are clearly explained-, with additional advice on making extra-special socks using luxury yarns and embellishments

The book starts with an introduction to the tools and techniques that clearly demonstrates all you need to know to start knitting socks including, how to hold the yarn; holding needles- two needles, three needles, circular needles; how to shape and do short rows; and how to bind off. The patterns include, top-seam sock, beaded Argyle sock, basic four needle 4-ply sock, stripe and lace sock and even ribbed leg warmers. From the novice to the expert to the twenty- something knitters who have embraced knitting socks - Easy Knitted Socks is bound to have a many- legged appeal. An Alternate Selection for Crafter's Choice book club

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2007

Reviews

[Gabriela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I heart these projects.

[Cookie M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, this book has socks, baby booties and slippers, too, and they all appear to be fairly easy knitting. I didn't try any of them however. I found the book to be a bit of a disappointment.

I never caught on to the big sock knitting thing, although I have knit a pair of three. I don't see the joy in limiting yourself to creating the same thing over and over (I know of a yarn store that appears to cater exclusively to sock knitters. How weird.). I love, love, love knitting lace shawls, but they are by no means the only thing I knit.

The main problem with these socks is they all use "thickish" yarn. That doesn't make socks easier to knit, just bulkier, and if you live in the south, unwearable.

[Nadia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely laid out & comprehensive book for knitting socks in a variety of skill levels & techniques including magic loop, which will be my first attempt at sock knitting. This is definitely one for the shelf of all knitters who are wanting to explore the joy of sock making.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

The designs in this book are lovely and I'd love to knit quite a few of them. I like how there are patterns for knitting with two needles, double-pointed needles, and the magic loop. However, I don't feel that enough instruction is given on exactly how to go about knitting with the magic loop.

Also, I'm not a huge fan of how the instructions are written out. The steps don't seem exactly clear, and the small pictures of certain steps don't really illuminate the "novice" knitter, which this books is supposedly meant for.

I've never knitted a sock before in my life, though I desperately would like to. I don't think this book is enough to guide me through the first time. Like I said, the socks are very pretty (though I'm not a fan of the two-needle booties in the beginning of the book); so I'd like to go back to this book after I have a few socks under my belt and understand the process.

[Gabriella · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a useful collection of baseline info in the beginning - materials, cast on methods, stitches, etc. Just that alone makes this a good reference book to have for sock knitting. The selection of patterns is nice as well - booties, long socks, slippers, basic socks. This is a book I will be coming back to!

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish there were more socks in smaller yarns.

[Mary Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book shows some really different sizes of socks and explains how to make them with different methods. Now that I can make socks some of these seem too blocky.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has some interesting patterns and ideas.