Teach Yourself VISUALLY Sock Knitting (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer)

By Laura Chau

Book Overview

Socks are portable, fun to knit, and quick to complete--and they make great gifts. This step-by-step guide walks you through all the techniques used to knit beautiful socks--from buying yarn to working on double-pointed needles, from turning a heel to grafting a toe. It covers knitting socks top-down, toe-up, and flat, explains how to create various heels and toes, and gives you a dozen original patterns for everything from baby booties to knee socks. Whether you're new to knitting or just new to socks, you'll learn the skills needed for a lifetime of creative sock knitting.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047027896X
• ISBN13: 9780470278963
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Visual
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.9" x 8.9"