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Spin Your Socks eBook

Topic Handspun Projects, Fiber Prep, Plying/Yarn Design, Dyeing
Fiber Wool, Blends, Silk, Plant Fibers
Project Category Knitting
Project Type Socks
Author Spin Off Contributors
Format eBook

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This eBook features 8 sock patterns from back issues of Spin-Off for your spinning and knitting pleasure. From everyday socks to a Christmas Stocking, you'll find what you need to spin the right kind of yarn for knitting socks. But beware, spinning and knitting socks can form an obsession from which it is hard to recover.

Contents include:

  • Knitting diva, Ann Budd, works with two spinners to create a basic (but not too simple) sock pattern that can be adapted for any size foot.
  • Janel Laidman, author of the Eclectic Sole (and other books) shares her genius for spinning fractal stripes in socks.
  • Kristi Schueler's three sock patterns will challenge intermediate spinners and knitters -and your feet will thank you for the effort.
  • Susan Forsyth has figured out how to spin sock yarn that works in her sock-knitting machine, and now you can give it a try.
  • Perhaps you're dabbling in dyeing and want to make self-striping socks? Paula Egbert maps it out with a simple technique for dyeing your handspun yarn.
  • If you're intimidated by turning the heel, consider making Anklettos -frilly ankle coverings that use a very small amount of yarn.

While this eBook doesn't cover every detail, it does present some basics about spinning yarn for socks that will be very helpful. If you’re a new sock knitter, there are basic sock patterns in this e-collection to get you started, as well as patterns that will take your knitting to the next level. Enjoy knitting socks with this pattern collection!

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