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 - 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
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User Review - MJSaylor - LibraryThingI used this book to learn how to knit socks. Very helpful, very informative, I still refer to it from time to time. Has wonderful information concerning technique as well as some wonderful patterns to apply what you have learned. I highly recommend. Read full review
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 ankle Balbriggan beginning of needle Black Orchid Block socks Break yarn leaving 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 heel flap heel needle heel stitches heel sts hose instep needle instep stitches instep sts join marks K1 th k16 sts k2 tog Kitchener stitch 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 purlst ready to begin Repeat these last ribbing right side right-hand needle round being careful seam line silk stockings skeins sl1 wyf slipped stitches sock blockers Stockinette stitch sts in established sts on needle sts remain toe shaping twist sts 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 |