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Informationen zum Autor Donna Druchunas, author of How to Knit Socks That Fit , is the author of six knitting books, including Arctic Lace , Successful Lace Knitting , Kitty Knits , and Ethnic Knitting Exploration . She teaches knitting workshops in the United States, Canada, and Europe and has three online sock-knitting classes with more than 25,000 students on Craftsy. She lives in Vermont with her husband, mother, and three cats, who all help her test the usability and comfort of her finished knitted items. Klappentext EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Foolproof techniques! developed and perfected by designer Donna Druchunas! are the key to handknit socks that fit well and look great. Take precise measurements -- good fit depends on ankle and foot circumference -- adjust for stretchiness! choose the correct needles! and have fun with sock yarns! These are the elements that add up to socks you'll love to wear yourself or give as gifts. With chapters on cuff-down and toe-up methods and information on heel and toe variations! this is the handy little resource every avid sock knitter will love. Vorwort A Storey BASICS introduction on how to knit socks, a perennial favorite of knitters. Zusammenfassung Whether you’re working socks from the toe up or from the cuff down, designer Donna Druchunas’s complete, step-by-step instructions make sock knitting easy, enjoyable, and successful. You’ll learn several approaches for getting started, and you’ll also discover how to shape comfortable toes, create heels that fit, and ensure stretchy cuffs that can be counted on to keep your socks up. Druchunas’s useful tips and tricks include working confidently with double-pointed needles, knitting socks on one or two circular needles, and even knitting two socks at the same time. Once you’ve mastered these basic techniques, you can adapt them to create your own custom sock designs. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: Why Knit Socks? Chapter One: Yarn for Knitting Socks Yarn Weights Fiber Content Yarn Colors Why Twist and Spin Matter Yarn Amounts Chapter Two: Needles for Knitting Socks Needle Materials Knitting in the Round Tips for Arranging Stitches on Different Kinds of Needles Chapter Three: Sock Fit and Sizing Taking Foot Measurements Working a Gauge Swatch Choosing What Size to Make Chapter Four: The Parts of a Sock Chapter Five: Cuff Down or Toe Up? A Little History Structural Differences Pros and Cons Chapter Six: Knitting Cuff-Down Socks Basic Cuff-Down Sock Pattern Chapter Seven: Knitting Toe-Up Socks Basic Toe-Up Sock Chapter Eight: Heel and Toe Variations More Ways to Work a Heel More Ways to Work Toes Chapter Nine: Knitting Two Socks at Once Chapter Ten: Stitch Library My Favorite Knitting Resources Abbreviations Metric Conversion Chart Index ...
