The knitters book of socks arkansas digital library. Clara parkes, author of the knitters book of yarn and the knitters book of wool any knitter will succeed and thrive under chrissy s tutelage in this comprehensive and impeccably organized course in toeup socks, with its generous menu of heels, toes, custom worksheets, and stunning original designs. Youll also find the best knitting events calendar on the internet. In this complete guide to wool the most popular yarn around passionate wool expert clara parkes translates the vast. The knitters book of yarn clara parkes cross and woods. The knitters book of socks then goes into astonishingly detain on the process of spinning sock yarn itself, then the specific knitting techniques used to knit on as tight a gauge to prevent the stitches from sliding against one another and wearing out quicker especially in the hardworking heel and toe.
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Oct 11, 2011 in the knitters book of wool and the knitters book of yarn, parkes educates knitters on the ins and outs of fiber and makes minutiae interesting. Then came time for the dessert book, the one for which clara had been sharpening her pencil for yearsthe yarn whisperer. The yarn lovers ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime by clara parkes 2011, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Hardcover published in october 2011 by potter craft. With the knitters book of yarn, youll learn how to unleash your inner yarn whisperer. Because this book is both a useful technical reference on sock yarns and a great collection of designer sock patterns, i give it an unqualified 5 stars. Advance praise while i laughed and loved claras prose, i was left with so much. The yarn lovers ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime by clara parkes goodreads author. See all books authored by clara parkes, including the knitters book of yarn. More than a decade ago, clara parkes left san francisco s hightech hubbub to build a quieter, more creative life on the coast of maine. Clara parkes is an american author, yarn critic, and wool expert. Read the knitters book of wool the ultimate guide to understanding, using, and loving this most fabulous fiber by clara parkes available from rakuten kobo.
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Here, she describes the qualities that make yarn suitable for sock knitting, explores the different types of fibers that can be used in sock yarn, and analyzes stitches and stitch patterns commonly used in sock knitting. The bestselling author of the knitters book of yarn 9780307352163 and the knitters book of wool, clara is also the publisher of the topten knitting website, a frequent contributor to the online magazine and a. I got the book just the other day, and ive already completely devoured it. I also highly recommend clara parkes first book on knitting yarns, the knitters book of yarn. Clara parkes she now lives on the coast of maine in a farmhouse full of fleece, fiber, and yarn. More than a decade ago, clara parkes left san franciscos hightech hubbub to build a quieter, more creative life on the coast of maine. The knitters book of socks clara parkes download free ebook. The knitters book of yarn will teach you everything you need to know about yarn. Check out the knitter s book of yarn and the knitter s book of wool when you get a chance.
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Check out the knitters book of yarn and the knitters book of wool when you get a chance. Whether knit by hand or produced by machine, socks serve as a good set. Parkes approaches the topic of socks in the same manner as her previous works, making this book a must have for any sock knitter. Pdf the knitter s book of socks download full pdf book. A frequent contributor to interweave knits and twist collective, she is also the author of the knitters book of yarn and the knitters book of wool. Named one of editors fall picks by library journal. The yarn lover s ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime 9780307586803 by parkes, clara and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the knitters book of yarn. A fastpaced account of the year clara parkes spent transforming a 676pound bale of fleece into saleable yarn, and the people and vanishing industry she discovered along the way. All too often, the root cause of a socks triumph or failure is the yarn itself. The humble sock must defy gravity, suffer the confines of our shoes, and endure being trampled on all day long. The knitters book of socks denver public library overdrive. My name is clara parkes, and ive been sharing my adventure here since 2000.
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In the knitters book of socks, clara parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up, following the sock yarn life cycle from its foundations to its final moments on a proud foot. The yarn lovers ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime oct 25, 2011 by clara parkes. Read the knitter s book of wool the ultimate guide to understanding, using, and loving this most fabulous fiber by clara parkes available from rakuten kobo. A lifelong knitter, clara parkes has spent more than 10 years immersed in the world of yarn and fiber as the publisher of. The yarn lovers ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime clara parkes 4. The ultimate guide to choosing, using, and enjoying yarn, and knitlandia. The yarn lover s ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime clara parkes 4. All too often, the root cause of a sock s triumph or failure is the yarn itself. In the knitter s book of socks, clara parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up, following the sock yarn life cycle from its foundations to its final moments on a proud foot.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Clara has been named a member of vogue knitting s new wave. The yarn lovers ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime parkes, clara on. The knitters book of yarn ebook written by clara parkes. The knitters book of socks indiana digital download center. The next time you pick up a skein, you wont have to wonder what to do with it. A frequent contributor to interweave knits and twist collective, she is also the author of the knitter s book of yarn and the knitter s book of wool. In these pages, clara parkes provides indepth insight into a vast selection of yarns, giving you the inside stories behind the most common fiber types, preparations, spins, and ply combinations used by largescale manufacturers and importers, mediumsized. I also highly recommend clara parkes first book on knitting yarns, the knitter s book of yarn. In the knitters book of socks, clara parkes shows you how to. The yarn lovers ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime 9780307586803 by parkes, clara and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Clara parkes has written three books that i think are must reads for the dedicated knitter.
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