Charming Colorwork Socks

Author: Charlotte Stone
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1645676811
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 345

Book Description
Get ready to cast on the colorwork socks of your dreams! Prolific knitwear designer and colorwork aficionado Charlotte Stone has created a sensational variety of patterns in her signature colorful style, so you can flaunt your personality and keep your feet cozy at the same time. Whether or not you’re experienced in knitting socks or stranded colorwork, you’re in good hands with Charlotte’s best tips, tricks and techniques at the ready. Easy enough to whip up in a day or two, these socks are perfect to make for yourself or gift to your loved ones—if you can bear to part with them! Discover the fun of stitching adorable animals as you knit patterns like the Autumn Mice, Counting Sheep or Dog Walk socks (featuring a particularly sassy Shiba Inu!). Celebrate good times while casting on projects like I’m Batty for Halloween, The Holly and the Ivy or a pair of heartwarming I Heart Socks for your valentine. Whip up footwear inspired by the great outdoors, like Summer Meadows, Midnight in Zermatt or Starry Night socks, so your feet can look as adventurous as you feel! No matter what, with a treasure trove of 25 whimsical patterns to choose from, you’ll never settle for boring socks again.

Toe-Up Socks for Every Body

Author: Wendy D. Johnson
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 0307587010
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Acclaimed knitter, author, designer, and teacher Wendy D. Johnson is back with the perfect sequel to her hit book Socks from the Toe Up. In Toe-Up Socks for Every Body, Wendy shows knitters, whether they’re knitting their first or hundred-and-first sock, how to use the toe-up technique to get the perfect fit. Not only that, she shows you that even seemingly complicated patterns are still knit just one row at a time. Go ahead! Turn your favorite knee socks into thigh-highs. Knit that special someone classic argyles. Put even the wiggliest of toes in their first pair of lacey anklets. With Wendy’s help, there’s nothing you can’t try from the toes on up. These 21 patterns cover everything from basics like materials and tools, to delicate lace, intricate cables, and fancy colorwork. Use these techniques and patterns to create beautiful socks for yourself and everybody in your life—friends and family, young and old. With the lovely photographs, helpful illustrations for cast-on, toe, heel, and bind-off options, and all-around expert advice in Toe-Up Socks for Every Body, you’ll be a well-heeled and warm-hearted toe-up knitter.

Op-Art Socks

Author: Stephanie van der Linden
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620334852
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 429

Book Description
Enjoy a fresh new approach to sock knitting! Stephanie van der Linden is a master knitter and shows her technical skills to great effect in Op-Art Socks. A collector of op-art ceramics, she was inspired to translate graphic optical illusions into knitted patterns for socks, replicating their eye-popping effects. Op-Art Socks contains 19 projects. Explore graphic colorwork, textured knitting (knit and purl), shadow knitting, and shifting ribbing to create optical illusions. The book includes black and white swatches of all patterns so that you can readily perceive the op-art illusions in each piece. Op-Art Socks is truly unique in theme and designs. Go beyond ordinary sock knitting into new territory!

Joyful Colorwork Socks

Author: Charlotte Stone
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With this follow-up to the bestselling Charming Colorwork Socks, Charlotte, creator of Stone Knits, takes readers on a tour of even more lively socks: each chapter in the book is modeled after a room in the home—game room, kitchen, garden etc.—for an exciting take on colorwork. These 25 vivid patterns will forever transform readers’ relationship to color, especially beginners looking to expand their craft horizons: In her signature expert manner, Charlotte takes all the intimidation out of colorwork, with advice on color combos and choosing yarn and tips on designing your own colorwork. Knit your way around the garden with projects like Lucky Ladybugs and Apple Picking. Gift your friends and family house party-related patterns like Cocktail House or Let Them Eat Cake. Or better yet, try your hand at holiday-themed designs like Love Hearts and Spooktacular. Whatever your skill level, these whimsical designs will enchant you and infuse more color into your knitwear.

Around the World in Knitted Socks

Author: Stephanie van der Linden
Publisher: Interweave
ISBN: 1596684755
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
International sock knitting sensation Stephanie van der Linden shares an irresistible collection of 26 original designs inspired by global knitting traditions. In Around the World in Knitted Socks , you?ll travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and techniques. Using stitch motifs and colors, knitting techniques and construction details, the socks blend regional knitting traditions with Stephanie?s unique design flair. Drawing inspiration from signature local textiles such as Turkish kilim carpets, Japanese sashiko embroidery, Belgian lace, American quilts, and Scottish argyle tartan, each pattern is distinctly tied to both country and culture. You?ll also learn traditional knitting techniques including Estonian and Latvian braids, Norwegian stranded knitting, and Austrian twisted-stitch designs. Though each pattern in Around the World in Knitted Socks draws on a different global inspiration, the thoughtful construction and attention to detail are signature elements of Stephanie?s work and are showcased in both detailed photography and an illustrated glossary.

Knitting Socks from Around the World

Author: Kari Cornell
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1610602463
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
This book collects 25 fantastic patterns for socks inspired by knitting traditions from around the world. Patterns from top designers including Star Athena, Beth Brown-Reinsel, Candace Eisner Strick, Chrissy Gardiner, Janel Laidman and Anna Zilboorg are featured, along with an introduction from Nancy Bush, author of Folk Socks.

Colorwork Socks

Author: Kathleen Taylor
Publisher: Threads Selects
ISBN: 9781621137740
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Collection of seven sock patterns to knit.

The Colorwork Bible

Author: Jesie Ostermiller
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593327977
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Master beginner and advanced colorwork knitting techniques in this comprehensive colorwork guide With chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a vibrant, modern palette and inspired projects. Join knitwear designer Jesie Ostermiller as you learn: • A variety of small-scale swatch lessons that help you master a technique before diving into a full size project. • Stripes, stranding, Fair Isle, brioche, slip-stitch, mosaic, intarsia, and more! Each technique is featured must-make projects you'll want to cast-on today. • Valuable tips and tricks, plus essential information on successfully combining colors for the best possible results. Dig deep into the most colorful techniques in knitting with The Colorwork Bible!

AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary

Author: Andrea Rangel
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1632505533
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
Break the rules. Knit outside the lines! AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep. Dive into color knitting with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary is the perfect gift for knitters looking for fun pattern ideas or new stitches. Get inspired to break the rules and use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine motifs to create your own unique designs.

Knitted Socks from Finland

Author: Niina Laitinen
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782219838
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
20 beautifully designed sock patterns for experienced knitters themed on the four seasons. Niina Laitinen is one of the most popular knitting designers in Finland. Already with several books under her belt, her latest features stunning sock designs inspired by the four seasons. They feature elements of nature in the shape of leaf patterns and beautiful lace and cable textures, to gorgeous colorwork featuring a geisha, a butterfly and heart patterns. They are knitted with the changing moods of the seasons in mind and include ankle-length and knee-length designs, depending on the season. All the patterns have detailed charts to follow and the socks range in difficulty from fairly easy to more complex patterns. Suitable for competent and experienced knitters, these stylish socks will make the perfect gift.