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Giveaway: Sock Knitting Books

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sock knitting book giveawaySince I’m still thinking about sock knitting this week, I thought it would be fun to give away a couple of sock knitting books.

First is the booklet I reviewed for you last week, Easy Knitted Socks. I’m also going to throw in a copy of Knitted Socks by Anna Tillman, but you’re going to have to wait until tomorrow for a full review on that one. For now let’s just say it has some really creative, colorful and wild projects your whole family will enjoy (she had me at rainbow-colored toe socks, to be honest).

If you want a chance to win these books, leave a comment on this post by the end of the day Sunday, March 22. I’d love to know what experience you have if any with knitting socks, and if you haven’t knit socks yet, why not? (If you need some reasons, check out my great list.)

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing. Good luck!

Comments

  1. I’ve knitted four pairs of socks now and I love it! Just started doing two-at-a-time socks on a fifth pair and WOW! Why haven’t I been doing that in the first place? Hope you enjoy making socks, too!

  2. I love knitting socks! It’s so much fun to see this tube turn into a wearable piece. I love learning new techniques while making socks, but don’t have any books.

  5. Would love to have these. I am a disabled Veteran sitting at home doing crafts . I could make all my grandkids socks all the time.

  6. I have not yet tried knitting socks. I have always been a bit hesitant when it comes to knitting socks.

  9. I love knitting socks and would love to win the books. I do need to learn some of the newer techniques as I still fall back on my double pointed needles. Learned that way many years ago and still do it that way.

  10. I knitted a pair for my fiancée, but they ended up too big. Quite a feat since he has size 15 feet! Maybe I will felt them down to size.

  11. I love knitting socks. Once started it is so addictive and I now have fourteen pairs of squishy hand knit socks that I wear constantly!

  13. I have knitted 2 Chirstmas stockings that as far as my sock knitting goes. My sister knits socks for me.

  14. I’m just getting in to knitting socks. I started with tube socks because the thought of knitting a heel was just too scary for me. I have now graduated to an afterthought heel and it’s so easy. Combine that with magic loop and I’m addicted to socks now.

  15. I have not yet I have been wanting to for some time now but have been afraid to try haven’t found a pattern I could follow yet,I am having open heart surgery next week so maybe I will try since recovery time will be at least 7 weeks. Thanks for this great offer!

  16. Every once in a while I realize I’ve knit more socks than I thought I have. For the most part I steer away from sock knitting because I think they will take me forever, and I just don’t have the time. I do love the ones that I have managed to knit tho!

  17. I love knitting socks. One of these days, I will get up the courage to knit Argyll socks like my mother did. I remember her sitting in her chair with bobbins hanging off the sock she was working on.

  18. I have only knit doll sized socks. I have a couple of sock patterns for myself on my “to knit” list, but somehow, I always push them back to knit something for someone.

  19. I have knitted one pair of socks – or, rather, 1/2 of a pair of socks, when my children were little (a very long time ago!!). But with circular needles and magic loops and magic circles I’m becoming interested in trying again. Maybe an actual full pair!! 🙂

  20. I’m halfway through my second sock of my first ever pair…I think I could do with some help!

  22. I have knitted a few pairs but they are always a littler larger then they should be.

  23. Socks? Love to knit them, love to wear them. Sadly most of mine have been gifted so I need to knit some for myself….soon. Also need some new ideas!

    from winter-white VT,
    the Vermonster, Patty M.

  25. I have zero experience knitting socks. BUT it is my goal for this year. I have other projects to finish so I can give my first pair of socks 100% attention.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  26. I have a handful of hand knit pairs of socks, but am always looking for inspiration and new designs. I am currently working on a two-at-a-time pair, but need to figure out the next step before I continue.

  27. Hi! I have tried to knit socks but the heel always gives me trouble. However, I have this good friend who is willing to teach me. She is also very patient.

  28. I have knit about four pair of socks. I started out the challenging way, two at a time on a circular needle.

  29. I am a beginner knitter so I haven’t tackled socks yet. A friend was going to show me how but she moved away.

  30. I’ve only made a few pair of socks. They seem to take me a long time. I just found a pattern for tube socks I plan to make next. I think they may be easier – without having to deal with the heal and perfect sizing.

  32. I would love to learn how to knit socks. Thanks for the chance to win! vickise at gmail dot com

  33. My first sock was way out of shape and too big. I gave it up for several years, but knit one last month that turned out great. Now for the 2nd one, so I can wear the pair.

  35. I started knitting socks for my kids when they were little, and now they are in college so I’ve been doing it for a few years! I’ve gotten to where I try to learn something new with each pair, for example the pair I’m doing right now I am knitting from the toe up, a first for me.

    These books look great. I’m always keeping any eye out for more sock patterns. 🙂

  36. I have been afraid to try socks (even though my husband has been hinting) , i need to give it a go!

  37. Love, love, love to knit socks! I would consider it an honor to win the books……I would definitely put them to good use 😉

  38. I have very little experience knitting socks and it was a Christmas stocking. Would love to try it again for socks to wear. Thanks for a chance

  40. I have tried knitting socks but keep getting side tracked by kids wanting Mema to make things for them

  41. I’m addicted to knitting socks, and have made many pairs.I have just learnt how to knit socks two at a time.

  43. I love choosing the colors. they are warm and comfy, made to fit.
    they make great gifts. plain and simple or bold and patterned. fingering yarn to worsted, Its your choice. Just do it!

  44. I’ve ventured into sock knitting but so far just the plain vanilla top down version. I’d really like to try something more challenging and these books look like they would supply some good ideas.

    Darla

  45. Like knitting socks because I am more apt to wear them than any sweater I might make! Thanks for the giveaway offer!

  46. Hi – I have a painful nerve condition that affects my right ankle, foot and leg. I figured out how to knit a tube sock for myself, but I would love to learn how to make more socks. Thank you SO much for the chance to win!

  47. I just knit my first pair of socks in January and am working on my second pair now. It has always been my goals to knit socks and I’m finally doing it!

  48. I love working with sock-weight yarn, so I’ve knit many pairs of socks over the years.

    I am currently knitting a pair of baby socks as a gift for a friend who is due in August. They’ll have a hat to accompany them, but I haven’t started it yet.

    I also completed 3 pairs of socks for my husband over this winter. I was trying to come up with a standard sock pattern for him so I could just grab a skein of yarn and go.

Have you read?

Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.