Folk SocksEighteen patterns for handsome knicker socks, sturdy boot socks, lively Birkenstock socks, lacy stockings, kilt hose, cabled socks, clocked socks, and more are at the heart of this charming book inspired by a host of folk knitting traditions from Europe and the British Isles. |
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Page 60
... end through the remaining stitches and pull them snug . Weave the ends into the inside of the sock . Block the finished socks under a damp towel or on sock blockers . HEEL VARIATIONS In addition to the Round Heel described in Chapter 5 ...
... end through the remaining stitches and pull them snug . Weave the ends into the inside of the sock . Block the finished socks under a damp towel or on sock blockers . HEEL VARIATIONS In addition to the Round Heel described in Chapter 5 ...
Page 66
... finish off any of these toes , you can cut yarn leav ing an eight - inch tail , thread the yarn through a darning needle , draw the end through the remaining stitches and pull them snug , and then weave the ends into the inside of sock ...
... finish off any of these toes , you can cut yarn leav ing an eight - inch tail , thread the yarn through a darning needle , draw the end through the remaining stitches and pull them snug , and then weave the ends into the inside of sock ...
Page 91
... ends which remain from the cast on , secure the finished sock by pinning it to a chair cushion or having it held by ... Weave in ends . Block socks under a damp towel or on sock blockers . Estonian socks with tassels for hanging ...
... ends which remain from the cast on , secure the finished sock by pinning it to a chair cushion or having it held by ... Weave in ends . Block socks under a damp towel or on sock blockers . Estonian socks with tassels for hanging ...
Contents
The origins of the socks | 7 |
The beginnings of knitting and knitted hose | 11 |
A way of working and a way of life | 17 |
Copyright | |
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Other editions - View all
Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear, Updated Edition Nancy Bush No preview available - 2012 |
Common terms and phrases
10-inch tail Balbriggan beginning of needle Black Orchid Break yarn leaving cast-on Clock Pattern color decrease round desired length DIVIDE FOR HEEL Divide the sts double-point needles empty needle end of needle end of round End ready End with Row established pattern foot length foot measures give gauge GUSSETS hand-knit heel flap heel needle heel stitches heel sts hose instep needle instep stitches instep sts join marks k1 st tbl K1 tbl k2 tog Kitchener stitch knit stockings Knit to end knitters last two rounds leaving a 10-inch leg pattern Light Grey marks the seam number of stitches pick purl st ready to begin Repeat these last ribbing right side right-hand needle round being careful seam line silk stockings skeins sl1 wyf slipped stitches Stockinette stitch sts in established sts on needle sts remain toe shaping twist sts Wedge Toe wool worn XX XX XX XXX XXX XXX XXXX
References to this book
The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery Linda Skolnik,Janice MacDaniels No preview available - 2005 |