The Sock Knitting Bible: Everything you need to know about how to knit socks

By: Lynne Rowe

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Synopsis: The definitive guide to knitting cozy, colorful socks, covering every aspect for knitters of all abilities.The Sock Knitting Bible is the ultimate reference for sock knitting skills, techniques, materials, projects, and more. Here you'll find in-depth information on everything from sizing and yarn to casting on and color-work. Whether you want to knit toe up, cuff down or even two at a time socks, this comprehensive volume covers it all.There are step-by-step instructions for all the various sock knitting techniques, as well as three basic sock patterns that even an absolute beginner can follow. Author Lynne Rowe also looks at the different kinds of tools available, from double pointed needles and small circular needles to innovative products such as flexible DPNs.And it all comes together with ten delightful projects by some of the most exciting and talented sock designers. Here you will find patterns for stripes, fair isle, cables, lacy, sparkly and snuggly socks: an array o pattern for all your sock-knitting needs!