The materials needed for knitting socks include the proper size knitting needles and yarn. There are many different types of yarn to choose from including wool sock knit yarn, hand dyed yarn, acrylic yarn, and cotton yarn.
One may find a good tutorial on how to knit socks by using the website "wikiHow". One may also use the site "Knitting Daily" for some free tutorials on knitting socks.
Yes, there was knitting in the 1850's. Knitting is one of the oldest of the 'women's work' fiber skills. Today, we have evidence of knitted socks from Egypt, from the 11th century.
Knitting is not just a hobby that people enjoy. One of my family members owns a yarn shop and enjoys knitting. She makes socks, blankets etc. So basically knitting is not just for enjoyment but is practical too!
One can purchase knitting accessories in Vancouver, Canada at Urban Yarns, Three Bags Full and Maiwa Supply. One may also shop for knitting and crochet needs at A Touch of Wool, Wool Is Not Enough and Wet Coast Wools.
The word "knitting" is derived from the word Knot and ultimately from the Old English "cnyttan", to knot. One of the earliest known examples of knitting was found in Egypt from the end of the first Millennium AD and was a pair of socks, cotton with stranded knit color patterns. Originally a "MALE" only occupation, the first knitting trade guild was started in Paris in 1527.
One can buy knitting bags for knitting supplies at any local sewing supply store. One can also find them at local superstores like Walmart and Target.
Socks were inveted because people need socks to keep their feet warm. They certaintly had a skilful mind and bought out their imagination. Alot more answers but that's ^ just one of them
There are many places where one can watch videos about casting on knitting. One can watch videos on casting on knitting at popular on the web sources such as YouTube and Vimeo.
"Trouser socks come in a variety of colors and materials and can be found at most any department store or even in the larger discount chain stores like Walmat, Target or K-Mart."
There are several places one could look for free knitting patterns. Canadian Living offers 104 free knitting patterns one could use. Knitty also has printable knitting patterns.
Circular is one type. There are manual and hand crank knitting machines.
You need two knitting needles and some basic, thicker yarn if you're a beginner. There are many websites that can show you the basics. One good website is knittinghelp.com and youtube is also quite good.