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Learn How to Knit Socks in this FREE Guide!

Learn how to knit a sock like a pro in this free ebook.
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Learn how to knit socks in this free guide + free sock knitting patterns.Knitting socks can seem really difficult at first. There are hundreds (maybe thousands?) of sock knitting patterns out there! How do you choose? Top down or toe up? Circular needles or double pointed needles? Patterned socks or plain? Striped, solid, or variegated yarn?

If you’re a beginning sock knitter, you start at the beginning, of course! In our free eBook, we’ll go through each of these parts as we knit a sock together. You’ll learn all kinds of techniques, such as how to turn a heel and how to pick up stitches; in short, you’ll learn how to knit a sock!

With this free eBook you’ll find everything you need to get started knitting socks. First you’ll discover the anatomy of a sock, from the cuff to the toe. Then, we’ll get into sock knitting with explanations for each step. Then jump right into your very first design with our easy sock knitting pattern, where you’ll cast on, knit the leg, learn how to knit a sock heel, then finish all the way to the toe. Knit from worsted-weight yarn, you’ll get these socks done in no time, all while learning sock-knitting basics. Then, sock knitting master Ann Budd will show you how to knit toe-up socks. Her toe-up sock knitting pattern is included here, too. With this free guide you’ll learn to knit socks with confidence, whether from the toe-up or top-down.

 

 

Learn How to Knit Socks with the Following Instructions and Patterns:

Part 1: The Anatomy of a Sock

Learn how to knit a sock in this free guide.
With this helpful article you’ll get a visual tour of a knit sock, from the cuff to the heel turn to the instep. Understanding these terms will definitely help you through knitting socks toe-up or top-down.

Part 2: Let’s Knit a Sock!

 With big needles and worsted weight yarn, this top-down knitting pattern is perfect for any knitter to practice sock knitting with.
Now let the fun begin! When it comes to learning how to knit socks, for beginners especially, the best thing to do is actually knit a sock. With big needles and worsted weight yarn, this top-down knitting pattern is perfect for any knitter to practice sock knitting with.

Part 3: Working Socks from the Toe Up

Learn how to work socks from the toe up in this free how-to sock knitting guide.
By Ann Budd
Next, join sock knitting master Ann Budd for a lesson on how to knit toe-up socks. You learn all about knitting socks toe-up along with the Eastern Cast-On and the sewn bind off.

Part 4: On-Your-Toes Socks

Free sock knitting patterns.
By Ann Budd
Take the final leap into the world of socks with this toe-up sock pattern from Ann Budd. Take everything you learned from her socks toe-up article, and apply them to this beautiful pattern.

With this free eBook you’ll get everything you need to learn how to knit a sock, plus get two free sock patterns to try. With pictures and detailed tutorials you’ll learn step-by-step how to make hand knit socks. You’ll love the first easy sock knitting pattern, which is a quick, large-gauge pattern perfect for beginners. Then follow the tutorial on knitting socks from the toe-up, and try the second pattern (one of our most popular). These instructions will get you on your way to knitting socks from the top-down and from the toe-up. You’ll learn all about sock knitting and see why so many knitters fall in love with socks. It’s addicting. Get your free eBook, How to Knit Socks: Free Sock Patterns and Instructions to Learn How to Knit a Sock, today!

Sock knitting is lots of fun; once you get started, you’ll find it hard to stop. So get ready, here we go!

 

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