minyuette reviewed on 12/17/2009

Helpful Score: 1

If you are looking for a book of sock patterns, this is not the book for you. This is first and foremost a TECHNIQUE book that just happens to have some patterns. I also don't think this book is beginner-friendly because of the non-linear approach Cat takes to knitting socks, you kind of need to have a base to fully grasp how she is presenting the material. She doesn't post a picture of a sock and proceed to list the materials you'll need and the row by row instructions. That's why I say this isn't a pattern book, you will learn different toes, insteps, heels, heel flaps, legs and cuffs. From cuff-down to toe-up. She will tell you to mix and match your favorite toe with your favorite heel, she'll show you where increases should go and where you can lay the pattern of the sock.

In short, she will completely change how you look at socks! I've only had my copy less than a week and already the spine is cracked, I've got post-it's to index the thing, and I've got a gazillion ideas running through my head. I haven't been this excited over a sock book in ages! The only thing that makes me happier is knowing there are two more books coming in this series.

I better go buy more yarn...

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