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    Tops & Toes
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    Newcomers to sock and hat knitting will find this book to be an invaluable resource. Novice knitters will learn new techniques, explained in an easy, step-by-step format, while the more seasoned knitter may learn a new way to work a familiar technique. The variety of enticing designs will be sure to "knock their socks off!"
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAnnie's
    Release dateFeb 1, 2009
    ISBN9781573677455
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      Book preview

      Tops & Toes - Diane Schmdit

      Pattern Services and Revisions

      If you are an Annie’s customer and have a question about the instructions on a pattern you have purchased, please visit:

      http://www.anniescatalog.com/pages/customer_care/pattern_services.html

      TOPS & TOES™

      Copyright © 2009 House of White Birches, Berne, Indiana 46711

      All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without written permission from the publisher.

      Printed in the United States of America

      First Printing 2009, China

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2008901111

      Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-59217-220-7

      Softcover ISBN: 978-1-59217-233-7

      Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the instructions in this book. However, we cannot be responsible for human error or for the results when using materials other than those specified in the instructions, or for variations in individual work.

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      WELCOME!

      When it comes to knitting hats and socks, there’s such a world of excitement to be found in these small, compact creations. We’ve selected a variety of designs to excite sock fanatics, as well as an assortment of colorful caps to keep those eager hands busy for hours to come.

      In this book, you’ll find three easy-to-navigate sections: Tops, Toes and Sets. In the front of the book, you will find an extensive Special Techniques section that we’re sure you’ll consider an invaluable resource. If you’re a newcomer to sock knitting, this section will help you understand each technique, step-by-step. If you’re a more seasoned knitter, you may pick up a new way of working a familiar technique.

      In the Tops section, you’ll be impressed by the variety of hat patterns for babies, kids and adults. These projects are simple, cleverly creative and approachable for knitters of every level. Need to make a gift on the fly? The Spring Has Sprung Hat, made in stockinette stitch with appliquéd flower accents, makes for the perfect last-minute gift, sure to impress everyone.

      Need to add a little excitement to those feet? We’ve selected some unexpected approaches to the basic sock shape in our Toes selections. For the new sock knitter, the Simple Self-Striping Socks make the perfect first project. Or, add some pep to your step with the Playful Polka Dot Socks.

      If you need to find the perfect shower gift, our Sets collection offers a generous selection of matching hat and sock patterns. For a girl or a boy, the Three Times a Charm Hat & Booties Set is sure to inspire you. The cute ear flap hat and matching booties are designed using interchangeable elements to really help you make this project one-of-a-kind.

      So, pick up those needles, and start knitting some Tops & Toes!

      Wishing you happy, fun-filled hours of knitting!

      Kara Gott Warner, Editor

      Contents

      Spring Has Sprung Hat

      All Buttoned Up Beanie

      Itty Bitty Buggie Preemie Caps

      Sassy Swirl Hat

      Funky Chunky Cloche

      Phaidros Grecian Hat

      Corkscrew Tam

      Arctic Ear Flap Cap

      Lacy Chain-Link Cable Head & Neck Warmer

      Three-Toned Topper

      Bobble Lace Beanie

      Nordic Tasseled Tam

      Plush Stripes Hat

      Twisted Rib Cap

      Segmented Scandinavian Cloche

      Twisted Basket Weave Newsboy

      Tiger-Striped Toque

      Playful Polka Dot Socks

      Diamond Swirl Socks

      Electric Flower Socks

      Fancy Fair Isle Socks

      Tickle Your Toes Top-Down Socks

      Foot Fetish Socks

      Zany Zigzag Socks

      Bahama Mama Flip-Flop Socks

      Twisted Rib Reversi Socks

      Little Tike Toe-Up Socks

      Daisy Rib Buttoned Leg Warmers

      Cozy Cabled Leg Warmers

      Three Times a Delight

      Wee Baby Bamboozle Hat & Socks

      Walking Spiral Hat & Socks

      Orange You My Baby

      Simple Self-Striping Skullcap & Socks

      Man’s Racing Stripe Cap & Socks

      Honeycomb Cable Cap & Socks

      Sideways Striped Chuk & Socks

      Pixie Stocking Cap & Booties

      Kirsten Cap & Sockies

      Techniques

      Standard Abbreviations

      Conversion Charts & Yarn Weight System

      General Information

      Knitting Basics

      Crochet Basics

      Special Thanks

      Yarn Resources

      Cast-On Techniques

      For Top-Down Socks

      Long Tail Cast-On

      Begin with a length of yarn about three times the length of the finished cast on edge. Make a slip knot and place it on the needle. The yarn attached to the ball is the working end and the end created from the slip knot is the long-tail end.

      Hold the needle in one hand, and, with the other hand, create a V with your thumb and index finger. Hold the long-tail end in the crease of the thumb and the working yarn around the index finger.

      Swing the needle between the opening created under the thumb and the long-tail end, but do not release the thumb.

      Wrap the working end around the needle and pull the long-tail end up, over and off with the thumb as if to knit.

      Remove the thumb and tighten the long-tail end around the base of the stitch.

      Repeat this process until you have the required amount of stitches.

      Cable Cast-On

      Start with a slip knot placed on the left-hand needle, leaving a short tail. Pick up the right-hand needle and knit one stitch.

      Insert the right-hand needle between the two stitches, wrap the yarn over the needle and draw the yarn through the loop.

      Place the new stitch onto the left-hand needle. Repeat this process until you have the required amount of stitches.

      For Toe-Up Socks

      Crochet Provisional Cast-On

      Step 1: With waste yarn, start by making a slip knot, and place the loop on a crochet hook. (See Crochet Basics for making a crochet chain.)

      Step 2: Make a crochet chain long enough to accommodate a few more than the desired number of stitches. Fasten off. With the knitting needle, pick up one stitch in the back loop of each chain until you have the required number of cast on stitches. When you are ready to work the live stitches, simply unravel the waste yarn and place the stitches onto the knitting needle.

      Turkish (Figure 8 Cast-On)

      This is an invisible cast on that forms a closed end. To work the Turkish Cast-On, you need two double-pointed needles.

      Step 1: Hold both needles parallel and in your right hand and wrap the yarn loosely around the two double-pointed needles in a figure 8 fashion.

      Step 2: Work the figure 8 up and over both needles until you have the required number of loops on each needle. (The tail end of the yarn will be on the right side.)

      Step 3: With a new needle, knit across the loops on first needle. Turn.

      Step 4: Now repeat step 3 and knit across the loops on the second needle.

      Repeat Steps 3–4 until desired length is reached, alternating needles on each row and increasing stitches as instructed in the pattern text.

      As you continue increasing on either side of the work for toe shaping, a cup will begin to form. This will serve as the foundation for your toe.

      Working in The Round

      Working with Double-Pointed Needles

      Helpful Tips:

      Make sure that the cast on edge remains along the inside of the circle on each needle. This will help prevent the stitches from twisting around the needles.

      After cast on row: refer to Working with Two Circular Needles to join the first and last stitch.

      4 Double-Pointed Needles

      Cast on the number of stitches required. Distribute the stitches as instructed in the pattern on 3 double-pointed needles. Position the needles so that needle 1 is on the left and needle 3 is on the right. The yarn you’re about to work with should be attached to the last stitch on needle 3.

      5 Double-Pointed Needles

      Cast on the number of stitches required. Distribute stitches evenly on 4 double-pointed needles. Position the needles so that needle 1 is on the left and needle 4 is on the right. The yarn you’re about to work with should be attached to the last stitch on needle 4.

      Working with Two Circular Needles

      Cast on the required number of stitches onto a circular needle. Slip half of the stitches to a second circular needle. Needle 1 holds the first group of stitches and needle 2 holds the rest of the stitches.

      Step 1: Slide all stitches to other end of needles, making sure that needle 2 is on top, and needle 1 is on the bottom.

      Step 2: Slip the first stitch from needle 1 and place onto needle 2. Slip the ending stitch from needle 2 up and over the stitch just transferred onto needle 1 to join into a ring.

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