Lanterna Rally

Author: Emma Brown

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-03-11

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781544616919

Knitting socks is no longer just for your grandmother! Though knitting was once thought of as something that only old women do, it is quickly becoming trendy even for young people. It enables you to have complete control over style, design, and color of your garments. And once you learn the basic practice, you can knit almost anything you can think of. What stands in most people's way is getting started. How do you learn to knit socks? Where do you find knitting patterns? This book answers all of those questions and more. What will this book teach you? * Getting started knitting socks * How to find the right knitting tools and correct needles for knitting your socks * How to pick the best knitting yarn * 8 Most popular sock knitting patterns * How to size your socks * How to knit socks from the Top-down * How to knit sock from the Toe-up * Sock Cast-on techniques, such as, Long Tail cast on, Eastern/ Turkish cast on * The Double Point and Circular Needle methods * Tips on how to knit long lasting, beautiful socks * And so much more!.. Even if you have never picked up a pair of knitting needles before, you can easily start knitting your way towards a pair of perfect socks with this book. It even includes a Glossary of Knitting Terms as an added BONUS, so as you expand your projects to other designs and find other patterns, you will never be in the dark. This book also includes 1 basic top-down sock pattern and 7 additional popular sock patterns for you to work on. While this book is intended to get you started in the world of knitting, it can easily serve as a refresher for even the most experienced knitter! Whether you want to get started or want to get back to basics and hone your skills, "Knitting Socks for Beginners" is the book for you. From Tube socks to Fair Isle socks, you have all the information and knitting patterns you need. Socks are not necessarily the easiest thing to knit, but the techniques used to make a pair of socks introduces you to everything else you need to know about knitting. This book will guide you through every stage of the knitting process and help you create a pair of perfectly knitted socks, in just three days! There is no better book for learning the basics of knitting. This acts as the perfect springboard for more complex knitting projects, with all of the techniques, tips, and terms spelled out to keep you on the right track. If you are looking for a great book about sock knitting, look no further. Get your copy of "Knitting Socks for Beginners" today! Check Out What Others Are Saying... "This is a brilliant book for beginners. I've never tried knitting before but now can't wait to get started. The author goes through every step of the knitting process in fine detail. The book is very well written and has excellent photographs and diagrams. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to try sock knitting for the first time." - Lesley H "I've been thinking of knitting for quite a awhile now. I'm glad I stumbled on this book.I'm a total newbie so this book is perfect for me. "Knitting socks for beginners" gives step by step instructions to get started at knitting socks.Has tons of info- tools, needle size,yarn types.Great help for the beginner. Thanks" - Eric Bonilla (CA, US) "I've been wanting to learn to knit socks for a LONG time and this book provides a perfect, comprehensive, straightforward guide to learning to do so. I've read the entire book and feel confident now about the knitting projects I have planned. Can't wait to get started!" - Anne