Knitters of all skill levels will find a variety of charming projects to keep kids' toes warm, including dainty princess booties, sailor booties, striped socks, lace socks, snake socks, whimsical duck socks, warm felted slippers, dinosaur slippers, and little Jester slippers with bells--

A detailed reference for knitters features 20 patterns for adorable baby shoes in styles ranging from Strawberry Jam slippers and sailor-style booties to urban fashion-forward low tops, in a guide complemented by a pictorial glossary of knitting and crochet stitches and techniques.

In this best-selling knitting guide, Betsy Lee McCarthy offers 17 classic sock patterns guaranteed to keep your feet stylishly warm. Choosing the right material for your project is made easy with plenty of helpful advice on the qualities of different yarns, including what feels best, what holds its shape, and what really lasts. You can also take advantage of fiber substitution charts and make your own creative variations on these timeless patterns. Slip your toes into one comfortable and cozy knit masterpiece after another.

Whether you knit them toe-up or top-down, getting just the right fit on hand knit socks can be a major challenge! In Custom Socks, Kate Atherley sets out to teach knitters of all levels the skills and tools they need to understand sock fit, and to knit a pair of socks that fit properly. She calls on her years of experience as Knitty's Managing Technical Editor, where she has edited hundreds of sock patterns, to share this information in a way that is easy to understand with patterns that inspire. So go ahead and treat yourself to these 15 original sock patterns that are easily customizable and work with any needle configuration. Your feet will thank you!

The eighteen patterns in this book will take your sock knitting in a new direction -- literally! Instead of the conventional toe-up or top-down methods, you can now simply knit out from the middle of the sole, up over the foot and on up the leg, with no breaks for the heel and no stitches to pick up. You'll view your sock toes in a whole new way when you knit from the ground up!

Presents an array of baby footwear to fit boys and girls from newborn to nine months. Featuring four main styles - cuffed, sandal, slipper and shoe, this title features designs such as mohair, ribboned, and cable designs, saucy animal feet, lace-up bootees, sequined shoes and embellished slippers and delicate lace creations.

Whether worn for warmth or to make a stylish statement, peaking out below pant legs or hidden from view, socks can make or break an outfit, and this guidebook for all crafters is chock-full of fun, easy-to-make sock styles. Knitters will find a range of projects from traditional classics such Fair Isle and slouch socks to trendy novelties with stripes, polka dots, pop-out penguins, pom-poms, and rainbow toes. Step-by-step instructions accompany all 25 projects, each of which is appropriate for all abilities and every foot size, from babies to adults. The only challenge will be deciding which pair to knit first.