They make you want to grab some yarn and knitting needles and get knitting. Lovely pattern to show off your sock knitting skills. She is particularly prone to sock yarn impulse purchasing and knitting, has a darling cat named after a mathematician, and is in search of the most whack haircut ever. Her patterns have been featured in vogue knitting, knit.
Apr 10, 2020 knit sock love, cookie a sock innovation, cookie a beetons book of needlework 52 weeks of socks, laine shetland lace shawls from elizabeth lovick cast on and bind of from leslie ann bestor. In honor of our love for socks and valentines day, we are giving away 3 copies of knit. Nov 19, 2010 im still talking about cookie because i was gripped with the urge to knit her wedge socks from the new book. Sock innovation is a sock book published by interweave press. Weve got all the knitting patterns youll need to stitch up a storm. A beautiful book full of 19 gorgeous sock patterns that was released probably 2 years ago. We re giving away four inspirational books of sock patterns.
German stocking pattern by cookie a knitting socks. Knitting may seem like a scary task to take on but with simple sock knitting patterns you might just discover your hidden talent or at least an enjoyable hobby that you didnt know you wanted. Discount prices on books by cookie a, including titles like easy greek traditional recipes. Cookie a chronicles her love affair with sock knitting in knit. One of the reasons i love knitting is that it gives me a chance to enjoy a different type of book that is both functional and practical. Knit sock patterns for men and women nook book ebook. Love it is bounty for the eyes, breathtaking for the knitter, and yes, the patterns are beautiful, easy to read, and viable to knit. Then why not enter our special sockthemed competition. Monkey socks pattern by cookie a ravelry a knit and. Ive knit 2 pairs of socks using this pattern so far. Such a fantastic sock knitting book one that every sock knitter should own. Countryside knitting ep 115 all about books, part 1 youtube. If you are anything like me, you have a lot of fingering weight or sock yarn. Our specialist knitting bookstore has a pattern book for everything.
She was hooked on sock design much in the same way we might get hooked on sock knitting. I also have individual patterns for sale on my web site and in magazines. Nineteen patterns ranging from simply chic to astonishingly intricate are arranged into three sections. She has appeared on knitty gritty and has taught workshops around the country and at blue moon fiber arts camp cockamamie, the spindlicity cruise to alaska, and sea socks 2008. This website makes use of cookies to provide the best user experience. Most of these projects are easy slippers that are perfect for beginner knitters. The book contains nineteen patterns and they are arranged. Actually, she sent me two copies so i could keep one for myself and give one away. Sock toys knitting socks knit socks ravelry knit crochet crochet stitches gloves pattern cookie. Pointelle pattern by cookie a you cant go wrong with her designs.
Were so thrilled to be able to offer you a brand new sock pattern by cookie a, brilliant sock designer and the author of the book sock innovation. Still available free on knitty, and now available with additional sizing as a download and in the book knit. Both books have clear photographs showing the socks from different angles, but knit. Sock genius cookie a, author of sock innovation interweave, april 2009, appears as a guest on knitting daily tv episode 212 with cohost kim werker.
I searched ravelry towards the end of last year and sadly found that any kals knit a longs had long since finished. Aug 08, 2011 at the meeting i was introduced to cookie, as in cookie a. I decided to knit them out of my blue moon fiber arts milldyed sock candy. Her monkey sock and her potamus both took the knitting world by storm. Nov 25, 2010 such a fantastic sock knitting book one that every sock knitter should own.
In the other half of sock innovation, cookie demonstrates what she has. Apr 27, 2012 my aunt received her easter socks in the mail today, so i can finally post photos. Angee you will love to knit these crazy colorful pair of socks that feature an interesting textured pattern and a wonderfully funky bright orange. Thanks so much for doing the research to get your fans access to these muchloved patterns again. Love it is bounty for the eyes, breathtaking for the knitter, and yes, the patterns are beautiful, easy. This pattern was originally released as an individual pattern and is now available in the book knit. We have s of knitting patterns for you to enjoy from great brands like. The winwick mum pattern collection pattern book includes 5 unique sock designs by winwick mum. Dec 10, 2010 it is rare that i find such a beautiful knitting book as knit. Their patterns are gorgeous, inspirational, and more challenging than the plain old stst socks.
In fact, you probably have enough sock yarn leftover from the last pair you knit yourself. So youve discovered sock knitting july 8, 2015 by glenna c in knitting wisdom, socks 52 comments since ive been chattering a bit about socks lately, ive had a few folks ask me a bit more about the whole sock knitting thing. All too often, the root cause of a socks triumph or failure is the yarn itself. The updated version has simplified sizing and more shapely calf shaping. Sock innovation, her first book, regards the mechanics behind pattern and chart design of socks. Signature 4 ply winwick mum pattern collection west yorkshire. Her new design, cubist socks, brings you one more of cookie s amazing stitch patterns. Love a how to knit guide by cookie a knitting superstar to be published and released in february 2010 styling. I love handdyed yarn, whether its solid, semisolid, variegated or striped. Sock designer cookie a shares her beautifully unique methods to sock patterns. Sock knitting basics such as sizing and knitting test swatcheshow to choose the correct yarns and needles. Vilai the stitch pattern for these socks was inspired by a japanese book and named after cookie s mother. Enter our giveaway for a chance to win four books of knitting patterns. Jan 19, 20 i thought i was the last person on earth to buy cookie a s knit.
The nook book ebook of the knit sock patterns for men and women vintage sock knitting patterns socks for men socks for women by. Laura kicey be on the lookout as i release more of the photos in the coming days. Cookie is a knitting addict living in northern california. So, i decided to find the best knit patterns for slippers. Sock designer extraordinaire cookie a chronicles her love affair with sock knitting and explores different methods to pattern socks by examining their underlying structure. The book is well produced with lovely photos, that, with a few exceptions, also give you great views of the socks. They look like theyd be a blast to make, and i love that the left and right socks. Not the chocolatechip kind of cookie although actually i rather do love oatmeal chocolate chippers something fierce, but the sock sort of cookie.
I have just finished knitting and am wearing as i write the bff cabled socks from the first section of the book. In the knitters book of socks, clara parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up, following the sock yarn life cycle from its foundations to its final moments on a proud foot. We also feature help guides for knitters of all levels, so theres no obstacle you cant overcome. The knitters book of socks by clara parkes hardcover. Twisted flower sock pattern by cookie a socks, knitting. Basic sock pattern using magic loop method using size 0,1,or2 2, 2. The book presents nineteen patterns including seven brand new designs such as. Yes, the knitting angels allowed me to knit in the presence of sock knitting royalty.
Theres a slipper boot pattern, slipper socks, and even bunny slippers in this collection. Never fear these adorable baby socks are quick, cute, and the parentstobe will love them. As a designer, my favorite part of this book is the first 55 pages, in which she. The book presents nineteen patterns including seven brand new designs such as pointelle, a pattern which features diagonal lace lines over an arrowhead lace background, and wedge, an ingenious use of garter stitch short rows and stockinette bands that will have you marveling at its simplicity. Knitted slippers knit mittens knitting socks hand knitting knitting patterns knit socks stocking pattern lace socks knitting accessories.
Knitting patterns lovecrafts, loveknittings new home. Learn how to knit socks fast and easywith this book you will learn. This is the first sock knitting book i have bought or wanted to buy and i just love it. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content. Five knitting books i hope you have on your shelf glenna knits. Genevieve at reinhard, mercedes a, marlo meekins, chloe at reinhard. Ill have to add some lace books in there too as i love knitting lace shawls and would love to get to the point where i can design my own using my 400 stitch dictionary. In the knitters book of socks, clara parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up. She followed with another sock pattern in knitty, and then more patterns, all published in the same magazine.
Nov 15, 2010 this is the first sock knitting book i have bought or wanted to buy and i just love it. To make sure the cast on edge is loose enough, cast on. Aug 02, 2012 my specialty books are all sock books. Not as stunning as a cookie type pattern, but easier to knit and more practical to wear.
Book cover of ann budd new directions in sock knitting. Pattern is published in knitters book of socks, by cookie a. Marilinda pattern by cookie a knitting socks, socks, sock toys. I present cusp by designer cookie a from her book knit. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. It is nurturance, eye candy, wool gathering, and our wildest sock imagination all in one. If you can knit and purl, you can knit socks and once you can knit socks, you can knit anything. Something for all levels easy beginner knitting projects like a simple knitted hat to more intricate advanced patterns for you to explore including cable knit stitch patterns, lace knitting patterns and super sock patterns. Everyone already knows what a great designer cookie a is, and on her reputation alone, i would blindly purchase this book. But if i only ever knit socks it can get quite boring and second sock syndrome might just raise its head. She teaches intensive sock design workshops throughout north america and is the author of the bestselling book, sock innovation. Love i sent these socks off with their own special label, which has become my preferred method for gifting socks. Love it is bounty for the eyes, breathtaking for the.
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