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stephmelton
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« on: July 22, 2011, 12:29:10 PM » |
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I'm starting from the skin out for my 3(almost 4) year old and I am having an internal debate about stockings. In past years I've used store bought knit tights. But i am thinking she's old enough for stockings. So i bought fingerling white wool with the intention on knitting some. Is there a good pattern for period children's socks? or is a basic sock knit pattern usable? This is for an after thanksgiving event so warm is a must. And garters? would i put garters on her or just start ribbing where her drawers cover? If i want to get them done in time i have to start soon. I love knitting but I'm very slow. Thanks!
Steph in NC
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« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2012, 06:27:10 AM » |
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Have you looked at period stocking and socks patterns? They used to knit them with a purled seam stitch running down the back, and clocking work along the side.
I would just go ahead and knit a long sock, with a seam stitch, and maybe a round toe, and a ribbing at the top. Garters on a child would be problematic. They used to knit garters with, what else?--the garter stitch.
You might take a look at Nancy Bush's books about vintage socks. Check the library.
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Miss Ruth
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« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2012, 04:05:25 PM » |
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Alright, this is a silly question...  Can you SEW socks? Meaning; cut two pieces of white cotton and sew them together...Maybe keep them up with garters? Thanks! Ruth |
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« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2012, 10:07:12 PM » |
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I am unaware of any socks like this for our time period.
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2012, 11:44:20 AM » |
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Okay  I suppose that's something I'll have to buy, not make. (I like making most of my own things!  ) Thanks! Ruth |
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2012, 12:15:51 PM » |
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Yes, you can sew socks with knit fabric. I took a class with Carolann Schmidt/Genteel Arts academy and learned how! I have not made any for my kids yet, but I am going to try for next season to get a few pairs made.
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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2012, 12:24:35 PM » |
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I took a class with Carolann Schmidt/Genteel Arts academy and learned how!
Jess, how different are they from the Kannik Corner pattern? |
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Miss Ruth
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« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2012, 04:46:30 PM » |
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Oh! Great! That's awesome, 'cause I can't knit... I guess I could get already-been-knit...
Ruth
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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2012, 07:57:17 PM » |
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Paris -
We used the Kannik's Korner pattern as a base with my instructions. Cut and sewn stockings had been replaced by frame-knitted stockings by the mid-19th century. However, these look very much like frame-knitted stockings when made from knit fabric., especially when worn with boots. They're ideal if you have feet and/or legs that are difficult to fit; and you can make them from cotton or wool knit fabric.
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Carolann
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« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2012, 09:33:14 PM » |
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Boy, that's fantastic! Brightens my day to hear that news.
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