Laura L. (lauraofharvestlane) reviewed Knitting Knee-Highs: Sock Styles from Classic to Contemporary on + 85 more book reviews
Knitting Knee-Highs
Sock Styles from
Classic to Contemporary
Barb Brown
The old time skill of knitting handmade socks is growing in popularity. Along with it, an unending array of new sock yarns, circular needles, tools, and books are filling the sock knitter's desire need to create something handmade and one-of-a-kind. I've seen a lot of sock books. Knitting Knee-Highs is the first book that I've seen that is dedicated to this favorite sock style.
Knitting Knee-Highs includes lots of detailed instructions, charts, and a great chapter explaining how to make your own plain vanilla knee-high pattern or adapt your favorite sock pattern to make knee-highs. The fitting advice is thorough. This book is jam packed with lovely artful photos. Every knee-high, sock, anklet and legwarmer is shown in beautiful detail.
The beauty of the lace designs and the intricate color work designs make this book an excellent choice for confident knitters. These are sit down and concentrate socks. There are 18 patterns, each with at least one variation for regular socks, anklets, or legwarmers. Lots of choices for a plain vanilla girl! This one book could keep you busy through the end of the year.
While Knitting Knee-Highs is not a book for sock beginners, I feel confident that with Mrs. Barns' instructions, plain vanilla girls can learn to knit colorwork and lace socks in first simple and later complex designs. I think it's worth the $22.99 price.
*Excellent photos
*Friendly tone
*Adaptable
*Clear instructions
Five Stars
Laura Lane
http://harvestlanecottage.blogspot.com
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from Book Sneeze.
Sock Styles from
Classic to Contemporary
Barb Brown
The old time skill of knitting handmade socks is growing in popularity. Along with it, an unending array of new sock yarns, circular needles, tools, and books are filling the sock knitter's desire need to create something handmade and one-of-a-kind. I've seen a lot of sock books. Knitting Knee-Highs is the first book that I've seen that is dedicated to this favorite sock style.
Knitting Knee-Highs includes lots of detailed instructions, charts, and a great chapter explaining how to make your own plain vanilla knee-high pattern or adapt your favorite sock pattern to make knee-highs. The fitting advice is thorough. This book is jam packed with lovely artful photos. Every knee-high, sock, anklet and legwarmer is shown in beautiful detail.
The beauty of the lace designs and the intricate color work designs make this book an excellent choice for confident knitters. These are sit down and concentrate socks. There are 18 patterns, each with at least one variation for regular socks, anklets, or legwarmers. Lots of choices for a plain vanilla girl! This one book could keep you busy through the end of the year.
While Knitting Knee-Highs is not a book for sock beginners, I feel confident that with Mrs. Barns' instructions, plain vanilla girls can learn to knit colorwork and lace socks in first simple and later complex designs. I think it's worth the $22.99 price.
*Excellent photos
*Friendly tone
*Adaptable
*Clear instructions
Five Stars
Laura Lane
http://harvestlanecottage.blogspot.com
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from Book Sneeze.
