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Book Review- Getting Started Knitting Socks

April 25, by Shellie Wilson. Leave a Comment

Handmade socks are so good because they are not only unique and one-of-a-kind, but they are also made with care and attention to detail. When you knit your own socks, you have the ability to choose the yarn and the colors that you want, making the socks personal and special. Additionally, handmade socks are often made with higher-quality materials than store-bought socks, making them more durable and comfortable to wear.

Do you need to block your handmade socks? If so how? 
Blocking is not strictly necessary for handmade socks, but it can be beneficial in some cases. Blocking can help even out the stitches, reshape the sock to its intended shape, and even out the tension in the yarn.

If you choose to block your handmade socks, you can do so by steaming or wet blocking. To steam block, hold the sock over a steaming kettle or a pot of simmering water, and use a pressing cloth to press the steam into the fibers of the sock. To wet block, immerse the sock in lukewarm water and gently squeeze out the excess water, then lay the sock flat on a blocking surface, such as a towel, and reshape it to the desired size and shape. Leave the sock to dry completely before moving it.

It’s important to note that some yarns may not respond well to blocking, such as superwash wool, synthetic fibers, and yarns with a lot of nylon or acrylic. It’s always a good idea to check the care instructions for the yarn you are using before blocking your handmade socks.

In “Getting Started Knitting Socks,” the book offers clear and detailed instructions for first-time sock makers, including helpful photographs and instructional drawings to ensure that even inexperienced knitters will be able to produce high-quality socks. The book provides instructions for five different sizes from child to adult large, and five different gauges, allowing knitters to produce styles ranging from delicate dress socks to thick and furry slipper socks. Furthermore, with 16 unique designs and dozens of rib, cable, and lace patterns provided, knitters can add variety and flair to their socks. The book also includes plenty of tips and a handy stitch dictionary to unleash the creativity and fun of sock knitting.

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A Short and Sweet Top to Knit for Summer

I think one of the things that keeps me from wearing some of the summer tops that I have knit is that when they use worsted weight yarn, they’re actually heavier and warmer than a normal T-shirt would be. Which sometimes is fine, since I tend to be cold, but it’s not always what you want from your warm-weather gear.

That’s why shirts and tops knit with fingering (aka sock) yarn are so great. They’re super light weight and honestly they don’t take as long to knit as you probably think they will.

I’m sure that’s true with the Maya Top from Gavriella Treminio, especially if you choose the cropped length option. This top down sweater has a textured circular yoke with bobbles and eyelets, while the rest of the body is worked in stockinette stitch. Other than the integrated ribbed neckband, other edges are left in stockinette so they will roll slightly to finish the casual look. 

The design comes with seven different size options, ranging from 36 to 62 inches in the chest. The pattern page doesn’t say how much ease is meant to be included in the pattern, but starting at size 36 would leave it pretty roomy for folks in the smaller sizes.

I don’t think the suggested yarn is made anymore, but it looks like a top that would be lovely in a mercerized cotton or a linen and silk blend, something with a little bit of shine to it. This is one of those times when the yarn suggestions on Ravelry can be super helpful because you can see what yarn other people used and how their finished projects came out.

You can get this pattern on Ravelry.

Looking for more summer top patterns? I’ve collected some lacy top knitting patterns here, and a few great tank top knitting patterns here.

[Photo: Gavriella Treminio.]

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