Knit a small sock with a stepbystep practice pattern. I am embarrassed to admit that i started these beautiful socks at least a year ago. Today, we are showing you the easiest sock pattern in the world. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. From the bestselling author of knitting circles around socks, heres an exciting new collection of fun sock patterns. Socks have come a long way from their origins in the 8 th century bc as animal skin tied around the ankle.
Knitting socks gives you an opportunity to explore color, different stitch techniques and great satisfaction. May 14, 2019 recently, i was sitting in a meeting with a bunch of editors, and hannah baker was to my right. This book clearly presents both her wonderful cuff down methods, and her new instructions for knitting the socks toe up, as well as several patterns for each method. Includes both toeup and cuffdown knitting techniquesfeatures 12 allnew. As happens in many meetings at interweave hq, she was knitting. Two at a time, toe up or cuff down by antje gillingham and martingale 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. There are also a large number of patterns specifically for newbie sockmakers, which go to great extent in explaining how the sock is constructed, what is done and how. Knitting more circles around socks is antje gillinghams followup to knitting circles around socks. Why knit one sock and then start all over again to mak. These socks can fit more shoe sizes because there is. Using stitch motifs and colors, knitting techniques and construction details, the socks blend regional knitting traditions with stephanies unique design flair. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This book clearly presents both her wonderful cuff down methods.
Now hannah has a really interesting way of holding her yarn. Im trying to decide between 9inch to just knit in the round or 16inch for travelling loop or a 32inch for magic. This easy pattern takes you through the basics of sock knitting on a smaller scale so you can learn the steps needed to knit socks. How to knit with circular needles in 5 easy steps youtube. Two at a time, toe up or cuff down by antje gillingham. Once i got the math down, the socks were flying off the needles.
How to knit socks this episode of ask me monday is sponsored by knitters pride knitpro see more kp products during vics tips segments of the knit show wow, here we are less than 3 years into my ask me monday, facebook live series and have hit the 100th episode. Socks come in different fabrics and the fabric we choose can really make a difference to the wearer. Nov 11, 2016 what are socks made from and does it matter. Antje gillingham shares one method for knitting two socks at a time in her book knitting circles around socks. Knitting more circles around socks is the second volume of antje gillinghams sock books. Knitting more circles around socks two at a time, toe up or cuff down book. Why knit one sock and then start all over again to make a match. Includes both toeup and cuffdown knitting techniquesfeatures. Antje gillingham, bestselling author of knitting circles around socks and knitting more circles around socks.
From the bestselling author of knitting circles around socks, heres an exciting new. Patterns from top designers including star athena, beth brownreinsel, candace eisner strick, chrissy gardiner, janel laidman and anna zilboorg and many more of todays most talented knitwear designers are featured, along with an introduction from nancy. The author provides thorough instructions from the cast on at the cuff all. While not strictly a beginners guide to knitting socks, it has some really useful diagrams and tips.
Knit two at a time on circular needles by antje gillingham has detailed instructions with plenty of pictures. Find knitted mitten patterns to keep you cozy, plus fabulous patterns for gloves, hats, and even scarves. Includes both toeup and cuffdown knitting techniquesfeatures 12 allnew sock patterns in a range of skill levelsprovides patterns in mens, womens, and childrens sizes. Buy the paperback book knitting circles around socks. In around the world in knitted socks, youll travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and techniques. Socks are pretty easy, but it may take knitting a pair before you start to visualize how they go together. You can just keep knitting around and around and around rather than going back and forth like youre used to doing with just your straight.
Knitting more circles around socks ebook by antje gillingham. Creative projects on circular needles gillingham, antje on. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Choose from 12 refreshing designs that will keep you warm all winter long. Free sock knitting patterns lovecrafts, loveknittings. Antje gillingham, bestselling author of knitting circles around socks and knitting more circles around socks, expands her repertoireand yours. Once youve knitted the first sock, the excitement of knitting a new pattern with new yarn is over, and it can be difficult to get motivated to knit the second sock as well. Dec 27, 20 i wrote my first posts about how i learned to knit socks on straight needles. The nook book ebook of the knitting more circles around socks.
This book contains some sweet sock patterns, but there are other books that provide more comprehensive tutorials on circular knitting including how to knit two socks at a time. Martingale and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read knitting more circles around socks two at a time, toe up or cuff down by antje gillingham available from rakuten kobo. You can choose to knit around 3 or 4 needles, depending on the size of your project and your personal preference. Five knitting books i hope you have on your shelf glenna knits.
See more ideas about knitting socks, socks and knitting. Knitters often refer to it as second sock syndrome. Jan 29, 2020 what is the best yarn for knitting socks. Click to read more about knitting circles around socks. Plus, youll discover inventive ways to start and end socks, shape heels and toes, and knit the soles.
Knitting circles around socks by antje gillingham abebooks. Find cute and comfy socks for book lovers by shopping today. The book also includes many styles, such as diagonal, cables, fair isle, herringbone and aran patterns to knit into these socks. Part of this practical books has split pages so that you can customise your socks with tops, legs and toe patterns. Jun 15, 2010 i just designed a pair of socks for my beginning sock knitting class and have made the pattern a free download. Aug 02, 2012 five knitting books i hope you have on your shelf august 2, 2012 by glenna c in books 28 comments more and more we live in an electronic world, and there are about a million and one digital places that we can go to locate knitting knowledge, patterns, tutorials, and ideas. Why knit socks sock knitting for beginners hubpages. Jun, 20 circle socks pattern designed by anne campbell is a really cute free sock pattern. You will notice in this book how she will engage you with knitting around the world in knitted socks, how youll travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and techniques. Buy the paperback book knitting more circles around socks. Sock knitting can seem daunting, but it doesnt have to be. Im heading out to an lys to pick up fixed circular needles to start my first socks. I just finished dying up a small batch of speckled sock yarn on my new favorite superwash sock base.
Sock knitting patterns huge selection at laughing hens. Instead, knit two socks at the same time on two circular needles. She is the author of three books and over 300 articles about knitting on the spruce crafts. Theres so many fun colors, and i am more likely to make a bold fashion statement with my socks than my pants. Aug 07, 2007 the good news is there are plenty of other ways to get socks on your feet, and they might even be faster because you can knit two socks at a time if you like. Get off to a great start with one basic sock pattern. After two pairs, i really wanted to do them in the round, but was still finding knitting with 5 double points to be frustrating. This pattern, like all the patterns in this book, is designed to work two socks simultaneously on two circular needles. Knit two at a time on circular needles 9781564777393 by gillingham, antje and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. The author is obviously a passionate knitter and i really like her friendly, enthusiastic approach. Our example below will demonstrate knitting in the round over 3 needles, using a 4th needle to complete the knit stitches. Knit two at a time on circular needles by antje gillingham at indigo. The book includes several patterns, illustrations of the technique, and ways to convert any sock pattern from double pointed to circular needles. The beach street knitting society and yarn club by gil mcneil, how to knit a love song by rachael herron, knit one, ki.
Knit two at a time on circular needles by antje gillingham. Knitting ebooks warm your heart as well as your soles with these soft and cozy designer socks. Antje gillingham, bestselling author of knitting circles around socks and knitting more circles around socks, expands her repertoireand. Sock patterns make a great knitting or crochet project and we have a huge selection to choose from. One of my favorite thing about knitting socks is sock yarn. Weve got more than enough free sock knitting patterns to keep you on your toes kneehigh, ankle, boot socks, booties knitting patterns, baby sock knitting patterns and more. All the steps needed to knit 2 socks at once on 2 circular needles are detailed using a basic stockinette stitch sock pattern in worsted weight yarn.
See more ideas about knitting socks, knitting and socks. Knit two at a time on circular needles introduces a technique that uses two circular needles and a basic pattern, teaching knitters to work both socks simultaneously. Book description why knit one sock and then start all over again to make a match. Knitting more circles around socks by antje gillingham patterns martingale knitting more circles around socks. Jun 22, 2011 with patterns divided into two sections by topdown and toeup construction, sock knitting master class explores such techniques as cables, twisted stitches, lace, stranded colorwork, entrelac, shadow knitting, and intarsia worked in the round. There are lots of itty bitty stitches on those itty bitty needles, but they knit up quick. A fullcolor array of 20 original yarn appropriate sock patterns includes ideas from todays top sock.
Knitting more circles around socks ebook martingale. If knitting the heel and toe is too difficult here is a pattern without the heel or toe. Synthetic socks, made from nylon or similar, cant wick moisture, leaving feet feeling all hot and bothered. It is really easy to knit a sock this way and knitting from the toe up, means you can also tailor the sock to your own foot. Discover even more great reasons to love knittingcircular needles make it easy. You are going to love the knitting in the round patterns that weve curated for you in this ebook. This book collects 25 fantastic patterns for socks inspired by knitting traditions from around the world. Jan 10, 2016 i think socks are pretty simple to make and go rather quickly, as long as you keep your knitting out at all times so you can continue working on them whenever you have a few spare moments. And how years of sock knitting might cumulatively impair said eye sight. Antje gillingham features instructions, color illustrations, and projects for knitting socks using the cuffdown and toeup techniques. Draw a picture of a foot and write the measurements at each point. The good news is there are plenty of other ways to get socks on your feet, and they might even be faster because you can knit two socks at a time if you like. Whether you are an experienced knitter or new to sock knitting you can find something to suit each level.
And why not discover more of our free knitting patterns while youre at it. Knitting circles around socks by antje gillingham patterns martingale knitting circles around socks. Antje gillingham from the best selling author of knitting circles around socks, heres an exciting. But this is still basic loom knitting instructions. Knitting circles around socks why knit one sock and then start all over again to make a match. Includes both toeup and cuffdown knitting techniquesfeatures 12 allnew sock patterns in a ra. Two at a time, toe up or cuff down by antje gillingham at indigo. Jan 02, 2014 the fact that you have to knit two socks to make a pair can be a downfall for some people. Make yourself some warm and fuzzy socks that are absolutely perfect for lounging around the house, relaxing and reading your favorite book or watching your favorite movie.
Buy a cheap copy of knitting circles around mittens and. So many gorgeous sock patterns, stitches for socks and beautifully dyed yarn to knit up into socks. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab. Although, it took me a long time to actually have the pair. Knitting circles around socks, knit two at a time on circular needles by antje gillingham.
Discover how easy it is to convert any sock pattern for doublepointed needles to. Socks soar has gotten a lot of buzz in the knitting world for its demonstration of a method for knitting socks and for that matter, other small items in the round, like sleeves or mittens on two circular needles, instead of using 4 or 5 doublepointed needles. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Two needles, two socks gillinghams method involves using two circular needles to knit in the round, and its a method that works just as well for knitting a single circular object without using doublepointed needles as it does for knitting two socks at once. The paperback of the knitting circles around socks.
Its the first book of its kind ever publishednow you can knit socks faster and more efficiently than ever before when you create two socks at the same time on two. These socks are designed with the firsttime sock knitter in mind. Instead, knit two socks at the same time on two circular needles with this creative approach, you can slip a sock on each foot as soon as you bind off. Keep your toes toasty with these socks and slipper patterns. Surprisingly quick and fun to make in berella country garden sportweight wool, designs range from classic to fanciful in womens anklet and cuffed sock styles a dozen in all. How to loom knit socks on round loom no heel no toe no. Sock knitting book how to knit socks three methods etsy.
Seven projects with stepbystep instructions and photo illustrations for not one, but three different methods for knitting socks. Antje gillingham why knit one sock and then start all over again to make a match. Now learn to knit two at a time on two circular needles, from the toe up. So, if you get a book that tells you how you knit socks, once you know how to knit socks, youre done with the book. Antje gillingham from the bestselling author of knitting circles around socks, heres an exciting. Dec 03, 2009 double pointed needles commonly referred to as dpns come in packages of 4, 5 or sometimes 6 needles. Knit two at a time on circular needles paperback common by author antje gillingham on. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Knit two at a time on circular needles paperback common. This book focuses on teaching knitters all three methods of knitting socks, using stepbystep photos and a series of helpful hints and tips.
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