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Giveaway: Getting Started Knitting Socks

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Our winner is Dianne S.

There really is nothing better than a cozy pair of handknit socks on a cold day, and if you’ve never had that feeling because you’ve never knit a pair of socks before, I’m here to help.

This week’s giveaway is a copy of Getting Started Knitting Socks by Ann Budd. This is a nice little book with more than a dozen patterns starting out with the most basic socks in a variety of sizes and gauges and moving on to striped, textured, ribbed, cabled and lacy projects.

In this one book you’ll find a nice range of projects to try as well as a step-by-step tutorial on all the different steps that go into sock making and tips for adding your own color or texture to socks (and some sample stitch patterns to get you started).

This is a great book if you’re just learning to knit socks, or if you have a couple of pairs on your feet and want to learn a little more about how to make socks that are completely individual.

If you’d like a chance to win this one, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, November 16. Why don’t you tell me what experience you have knitting socks or why you’d like to learn if you don’t already know.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns to keep you warm this winter? Check out these knitted sock patterns Etsy. And these Knitting Pattern books on Amazon.

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Comments

  2. I want to start knitting socks. It has been on my to do list this year! I have watched a couple videos but that is as far as I have gotten. I would love this book thank you!

  5. This is an awesome book! I use it all the time. I would love to win another copy to pass on to a knitter friend.

  6. I’ve been using a knifty knitter and have been making ‘slipper socks’ ,, but would really love to learn how to make them without putting big cuffs on them, and would like to make ‘normal’ looking socks.

  7. I learned to knit by being self taught. I have learned the knit stitch and the purl stitch, I have knitted squares to put together a baby blanket but never got around to knowing how to do that . I always wanted to learn to knit socks, I even bought the double sided needles to make them but I’ve never really had and direction on how to make them or even what kind of yard to use. I would really love to learn how to make socks or anything for that matter instead of knowing how to make a stitch and unable to put it together to make something out of it.

  8. My grandsons need winter socks and my mother-in-law is no longer here to make them. I have to learn learn to do these. I’ve already made them sweaters after teaching myself basic knitting and purling.

  9. I crochet and can knit a little and would love to learn how to make warm socks for the winter months

  13. I’m more of a cricketer – but crochet socks just don’t appeal to me the way knit socks do. I’d love to give them a go.

  14. I am intimidated by the thought of knitting socks. I’ve never been able to understand all the double ended needles. I’d love to be able to conquer this project.

  15. I have always wanted to learn knitting socks. I f I win this book it would be a good start.
    thanks for the awesome giveaway.

    Rachel David

  16. I have been intimidated by try to knit socks. I am so excited about trying my first pair for my daughter. This book would be awesome tutorial for a beginner like me.

  19. I have never knitted a sock but would love to learn to have something unique to donate to hope for New York’s knitting circle!

  23. I have knitted Kilt socks for the men but few socks for myself. I would like to widen my repertoire. Thank you for the giveaway

  25. I adore knitting socks and am always looking for ways to improve their fit, or new construction techniques.

  26. Learning to knit socks has been my goal all year. I’ve spent some time on cuffs but really need to buckle down and get the hang of this.

  27. I’ve started knitting again recently and have toyed with trying to knit socks but don’t know where to start. I love that they’re colorful as unique and great to wear myself or for gift-giving!

  28. I’ve knitted two pairs of socks and found that it isn’t as scary as I thought! I’d love to learn more and different techniques. 🙂

  31. I have been a knitter since the age of 8 and I am now 81 and still knitting. I have never tried a pair of socks because I was afraid I couldn’t get it done right. I am knitting now for a charity and do mostly baby things but they also want socks. I love knitting and would love to have this book so that I can learn a new form. I am a 4 needle knitter from a long time back.

  32. Wow…I REALLY need this book! I started a sock in 2009 and think this would be a great resource to help me finish it (and it’s mate).

  34. I knit socks, but would give this to some of my novice knitting friends who are learning to knit socks. Great book! 🙂

  38. my experience with knitting socks felt like I was in the twilight zone! knit some, rippit, knit some rippit, I lost count after 3 dozen times of this fun, i’m not even close to exaggerating. I did finish them, cause no ball of yarn was getting the best of me. tada, one deformed pair. they at least were warm. my husband does wear them, of course not to work
    . I have not felt up to the challenge since 2 Christmas’ ago.

  39. I have fond memories in the 60’s sitting under the apple trees knitting socks with my sister. I have only knitted hats and scarves since then but would love to relearn how to knit socks.

  40. I knitted socks a long time ago. Then I took a break from knitting for a few years. Now I been back at it for a few years and started making socks again but I find that I have forgotten some things and there are a few new ways of doing things. Sounds like this book would be just what I need. Thank you for the chance to win it.

  41. I would love to learn how to knit socks. It is goal that is on my bucket list of things to do. Thank you for having this giveaway.

  42. I would love to win this book. I have just started trying to knit socks. I have one done, but need to finish it’s mate. I have collected some patterns and yarn, but would like to be sure I’m doing it right.

  44. I have tried to knit socks,but never could do it. Other knits yes.
    Never had the luck of someone to show me. I guess I would need
    a How To book to get the hang of it.

  45. As a diabetic I have to use socks with a wider cuff, unfortunately the style and color choice leave a lot to be desired. I’d love to learn ro knot my own.

  47. I have been buying sock yarn, double pointed needles, etc. for years, but am totally intimidated by the prospect of actually knitting socks! I think this book would help me finally overcome this fear!

  48. I’ve knit exactly 3 socks so far! I will probably never finish the one that goes with the first sock I made mostly because it was suppose to be a practice sock!

  50. I’ve knitted mittens but not socks. Don’t know why I haven’t but I’d love to learn how.

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Knit a Sweet Hood Covered with Flowers

I happen to live in the Northern Hemisphere, but I know we have a lot of Southern Hemisphere friends, too, who are heading into the cooler months as we are warming up. Whichever one of the seasons you’re in, you might want to  stitch up this sweet little hood.

This pattern by saskie&co is called snug hood and it uses two colors of yarn to make a close-fitting pixie style hood (almost a balaclava but it doesn’t cover your face, though there is a neck covering portion to keep you a little warmer). You can use the fingering weight wool and mohair held together that are called for in the pattern, or use a single strand of DK weight yarn.

The neck portion and the edging around the face are worked in ribbing in a single color, while the body of the hat includes an allover colorwork flower pattern. The project is worked both flat and in the round and there is colorwork that is knit flat, which means you’ll have to purl in colorwork (which some people don’t like; also, you can’t see what you’re doing as well on the back of the work).

The pattern comes in one size and the colorwork is charted. Testers noted this is a quick and easy project and a great way to learn some new skills (chart reading, working stranded colorwork flat) if you’ve never tried those things before. They noted the hood is cute, comfortable and warm, and a few said it didn’t take as much yarn as the pattern suggests, so bear that in mind if you’re trying to use stash.

Speaking of the pattern notes, check out all the cute color variations in the projects on Ravelry. From pink and red to blue and white to gray and cream, there are lots of great options to think about.

You can buy this pattern on Ravelry.

[Photo: saskie&co]