Linda R. (fibrogal) - , reviewed on 5/31/2008 + 180 more book reviews

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This is probably the best sock knitting book I have ever seen.

This is a wonderful book that lets you choose--choose the sock size, choose the yarn, make a swatch, and the book tells you how many stitches to cast on for that size. There's a complete size table that tells you the number of stitches to cast on for the gauge you are knitting with the yarn YOU choose. No more searching in vain to find exactly the yarn called for in the pattern.

Choose top down or toe up, different heel turnings, different toe options, different ribbings, cast on options, and sock tops including tabs so you can pull your socks on like boots. There are several ways to turn the heel and do the increases/decreases for the instep that you have never seen before and will definitely want to try. There are knit & purl patterns, lace patterns, or color patterns. It also tells you how to adapt your favorite stitch pattern to the methods shown in the book. The options in this book could keep you knitting socks for years.

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