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Knitting Vintage Socks

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“A gentleman’s sock with long ribbed cuff and Dutch Heel shaping.”

Gentleman's Plain
Winter Sock


“This long and shaped stocking suits those who do reenactments or belong to the society of Creative Anachronism…”


Lady's Useful Stockings


 

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

A Brief History of Weldon’s Practical Needlework


Early Handknitted Stockings

A Means of Livelihood

The Industrial Revolution

In Retrospect

Updating Weldon's Techniques

General Rules of Stocking Knitting

Heel Shaping

Toe Shaping

Simple Ribbed Socks

Patterns

Gentleman's Shooting Stockings with Fluted Pattern, 1887

Gentleman's Sock in Railway Stitch, 1889

Gentleman's Sock with Lozenge Pattern, 1895

Bed Sock in Lemon Pattern Fancy Knit Stripe, 1896

Ribbed Cycling or Golf Stockings with Fancy Cuff in Trellis Pattern, 1897

Heelless Sleeping Socks, 1897

Child's French Sock in Citron Pattern and Diaper Knitting, 1898

Child's First Sock in Shell Pattern, 1899

Gentleman’s Half Hose in Ringwood Pattern, 1900

Gentleman's Sock for Evening Wear, 1900

Evening Stockings for a Young Lady, 1900

Fancy Silk Sock for a Child of 5 or 6 Years, 1900

Gentleman's Fancy Sock, 1901

Gentleman's Plain Winter Sock with Dutch Heel, 1901

Child's Sock in Miranda Pattern, 1904

Baby's Bootikin, 1905

Little Child's Sock, 1907

Infant's Fancy Silk Sock, First Size, 1909

Ladies Useful Stockings, 1913

Ladies Silk Stockings with Clocks, 1914

Abbreviations

Glossary

Bibliography

Supplier’s List

Index

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