Ann Budd's Special Brand of Sock Magic

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Bethfedasz — Wed, 30 May 2012 23:21:12 GMT

Hi I need help with Ann Budd's Tailored Vest page65 in SimpleStyle. I have finished the 14 inches to the beginning of the v neck. My question is= After knitting the rib and the 36 stiches to the center front Then I am to Work 1 WS row . Do I stop at the end of ribbing before the back. then dec in the rib pattern as I go back to the center front???

Thank you

Beth

Lots of Socks--And Lots of YOU!

Knitting Daily — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:43:20 GMT

When I first came to work at Interweave, I found out that my officemate was to be none other than the

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ErnieH — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:14:56 GMT

I love the short row heels and toes on Ann Budd's baby socks. I had a problem at first but it was just me not reading. Once I got the ssp and the s s s p, I was off and running. The zigzag bind off is too cute!! Thanks Ann.

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Eeyore04294 — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:13:34 GMT

Stacey-to answer your question, yes. When you change colors, wrap the old and new yarns as you would in interstarsia or fair isle work, keeping them loose going up the side/back seam of the sock. Then you only have to weave in the very beginning and ending tails from your yarn.

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Stacey — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:47:34 GMT

I've knitted a pr of ribbed striped socks. I cut the yarn at each color change. Now I have all this weaving to do. Is there any way to prevent weaving in all the ends in striped socks?

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defarge007 — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 00:52:09 GMT

I'm hooked on socks and like Cat Bordhi's book "Socks Soar on 2 Circular Needles" -- much easier and 4-5 straight needles. Please don't make the same mistake I made over 30 years ago when I knit my then-husband a pair of argyll(sic?) socks with regular non-sock fingering yarn (I think it was for crewel work). He wore them once and got holes in them. Wool/nylon sock yarn is superb. Cotton/elastic sock yarn is great but make your socks a little longer and wider if you plan to machine wash and dry them-because they'll shrink a bit. My favorite toe folds over the instep for (I believe) a 3-needle bind off. Very comfty.

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Eeyore04294 — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:44:04 GMT

I prefer to knit socks with 5 needles. It reduces the ladders between needles. I have never enjoyed working with circs, so this works out well for me. I keep track of my rows by using 4 needles of one color, and the 5th one of another. I can look at what position this 5th needle is in and tell what row I'm on. If it's needle 2, I'm on row 2 (or 7) of a pattern. When I've reached my 5th, 10th row etc., I use my row counter. This way, I don't loose my place when I have to pack em up. It also works with 4 needles, except you use the row counter on 4, 8, 12, etc. I also use the cast on tail to note the beginning and end of rows, eliminating the need for a stitch marker. A couple of really good sock yarns that I have found to feed my addiction are Tofutsies by SWTC, and Super Sock by Cherry Tree Hill. They are both super yummy!

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SharonK — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:20:25 GMT

Hi, knitting socks is fun. I have honned my skill for turning the heel and the "ladder" problem while making Christmas stockings for my neices and nephews. I have found several patterns that are worked on 4 or 5 needles, which is my preference. The first one was very rough, but now I look for lace and fun ankle pattern. And portable, I get so many comments while knitting at lunch or in a waiting about how many needles and isn't that confusing. Good conversation starters.

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ElizabethB@2 — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:49:03 GMT

I'm a little behind with the comments and questions. But, re last week's discussion of blocking, how do you block items that are carefully crafted to have 3 dimensions (e.g. items with bust darts). Any suggestions?

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Silvina — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:56:06 GMT

Do not worry about your technical mistakes. Most of us, mothers, make errors of judgement with our first baby. Keep up sending your newsletters. Yours and Clara's are my favourite way of learning knitting and crocheting. Love, Sina.

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MaryAnnR — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:53:40 GMT

I bought this book at my local Barnes & Noble. I didn't think I needed a starting out sock knitting book, but it's great for it's basic instructions and ideas. I can't figure out Norwegian cast-on quite yet, can you help with that? Another question, Budd says that people like knitting socks on circular needles because it avoids the gaps between needles. I have found just the opposite. I tried circulars and hated the gaps I was getting, I LOVE using 5 dpns.

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KathyB — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:53:28 GMT

To MHS--from Kathy B. Thanks, I found the pattern you mentioned. Still had wrapped stitches, but I like the pattern.

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Lmccorison — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:15:15 GMT

Becky D. ladder problems are basically tension problems. pulling the yarn taut before the ladder as well as while at the point of the ladder should help. I find that when changing from k to p as well as changing needle I sometimes have to change the position of my fingers or the yarn or both.

Years ago my mother-in-law knit replacement soles on worn out socks, being of the mind that there was plenty of time to learn, I didn't. She is no longer available so if anyone else has the knowledge please pass it on. It was so neat because there were no ridges along the length of the sole. I get the picking up stitches across toe and grafting at heel but the knitting the old top of sock to new sole has me stumped.

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TeresaL@2 — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:27:51 GMT

I just did the sneak peak of Ann Budd's knitting socks book. I loved it! Not only the book itself, but also the way I was able to look inside. I'm heading to my local knit shop after work today to pick up a copy for myself. I'd love to see more sneak previews of books ... thank you!

Teresa

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Kathfemme — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 18:25:01 GMT

Ann Budd is absolutely my hero. I knit socks before I "met" her, but I never understood them before I encountered her patterns, especially in the Knitters' Handy Book. She's fantastic!