Overview

Simply Knitted Socks offers 25 cosy designs to create using a variety of techniques and with projects to suit all levels of ability. The perfect guide for anyone - seasoned knitter or complete beginner - looking to delve into the world of knitted socks to either create something for themselves, or to make bespoke and cosy gifts for men, women, and children. Who knew knitted socks were so much fun to make! This book offers many varieties of different sock designs - some bright and colourful, others classy and neutral. With projects such as baby booties perfect for beginners, to twisty rib socks for more experienced knitters, there is something for all readers and abilities to enjoy as they are introduced to a dynamic assortment of styles. All projects come with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step guidance, giving readers the confidence to complete their chosen socks, while providing hours of stress-free creative fun and relaxation. Projects include: baby booties, twisted rub socks, lace socks, Jump! Legwarmers, Major Tom socks. AUTHOR: Christine Boggis is the editor of Knitting magazine and author of JOMO Knits. She worked as a journalist in Sussex, Vienna and London before joining Knitting, where she writes about knitting all day long then rushes home to spend the evening actually doing it. Having struggled with anxiety and depression for much of her adult life, Christine is keen to spread the word about how much knitting can help all those of us feeling stressed, worried and overwhelmed. She is based in Brighton, East Sussex. SELLING POINTS: . Step-by-step illustrated guides, useful tips, and beautiful colour photography throughout . Illustrated technique section explaining all the reader needs to know for each pattern as well as what stitches use . Clearly explained techniques . Easy-to-follow instructions . A range of patterns with useful measurement diagrams and tips to help the reader . A wide variety of sock styles to suit all ability levels and purposes

Full Product Details

Author:   Christine Boggis
Publisher:   GMC Publications
Imprint:   Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
ISBN:  

9781784946708

ISBN 10:   1784946702
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   10 October 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Step into sock knitting 6 How to knit socks 8 Sock yarns: the lowdown 10 Tools of the trade 11 QUICK AND COSY Royal Bed Socks 14 Sleepy Socks 16 Cosy Bed Socks 18 Cabin Socks 20 Jump! Leg Warmers 22 PITTER PATTER Teeny Weeny Toe-up Toasties 26 Walking on Sunshine Booties 28 New Baby Gift Set 30 Stars and Hearts Booties 32 Olwen Skye 36 Bo Peep Booties 40 Baby and Toddler Gift Set 42 Baby Lyra and Pan 44 Lavender Lace Booties 48 Citrus Stripe 52 Barnebarn 56 BEST FOOT FORWARD Major Tom’s Socks 60 Juliet Mini Socks 62 Aloe There 64 Molton 68 Lyra and Pan 72 Sunshine Socks 76 Twisty Sheep 80 Cuckoo Walk 84 Mary 88 Day-Glo 92 Hoof and Claw 94 Haruki 98 Star Fishing 102 Something Blue for the Groom 106 TECHNIQUES Casting on 112 Knitting in the round 114 Jogless join 115 Judy’s Magic Cast On 116 Working with DPNs 117 Knit stitch 118 Purl stitch 119 Increasing 120 K tbl 121 Yarn overs 122 Decreasing 124 Cables 125 Afterthought heel 126 Turning the heel 128 Heel stitch 129 Heel flap and gusset 130 Shadow-wrap short rows 132 German short rows 133 Shaping a toe-up gusset 134 Toe-up heel flap 135 Helical stripes 136 Stranded colourwork 137 Japanese cluster stitch 138 Two-colour brioche 139 Two toe-up socks at the same time 140 Grafting 142 Casting off 144 Stretchy cast off 145 Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off 146 Weaving in ends 147 RESOURCES Abbreviations 148 Conversions 149 Suppliers and acknowledgements 150

Reviews

"This collection of footwear designs does exactly what it says on the cover, and is divided into three sections: quick and cozy bed sock and legwarmer designs that make great first-time forays into the world of sock knitting; super-cute baby booties perfect for lastminute gifts; and standard sock patterns exploring everything from cables to brioche and from Fairisle to lace. Christine says: 'I always have lots of projects on the go and one of them is always a sock. They are the perfect makes - they'll fit in all but the tiniest handbags, they're manageable and entertaining and they make brilliant gifts for even the most challenging recipient.' -- ""Knitting Magazine"""

Author Information

Christine Boggis is the editor of Knitting magazine and author of JOMO Knits: 21 Projects to Celebrate the Joy of Missing Out and Knitted Shawls: 25 Relaxing Wraps, Cowls and Shawls. She worked as a journalist in Sussex, Vienna and London before joining Knitting, where she writes about knitting all day long then rushes home to spend the evening actually doing it. When she's not knitting, Christine reads copiously and indiscriminately and occasionally dabbles in cooking, sewing, quilting, upcycling and yoga. Christine lives in Brighton, in the south of England.

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