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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User Review - RochesterKnittingGui - LibraryThingEighteen 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. Read full review
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User Review - Pferdina - LibraryThingFive chapters on the history of sock knitting, primarily in Europe. One chapter of how-to with various kinds of heels and toes explained. Then 18 sock patterns for men and women, based on historic ... Read full review
Contents
FROM HIDE TO HOSE The origins of the socle | 7 |
LOOPED FABRICS AND THE LEGWEAR OF QUEENS The beginnings of knitting and knitted hose | 11 |
KNITTING IN GREAT BRITAIN A way of working and a way of life | 17 |
Copyright | |
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Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear, Updated Edition Nancy Bush No preview available - 2012 |
Common terms and phrases
10-inch tail ankle Balbriggan beginning of needle Black Orchid Block socks cast-on century 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 Kitchener stitch kl Black Kl tbl knit stockings Knit to end knitters last 2 sts 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 slipped stitches sll wyf sock blockers Stockinette stitch sts in established sts on needle sts remain tbl st toe shaping twist sts Weave in ends Wedge Toe wool worn
Bibliographic information
| Title | Folk Socks |
| Author | Nancy Bush |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Interweave Press, 1994 |
| ISBN | 0934026971, 9780934026970 |
| Length | 112 pages |
| Subjects | › › Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Knitting |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |