The author of the popular Toe-Up Techniques for Hand-Knit Socks, Revised Edition, is back with even more stylish socks! Knitters will be glad to find the same helpful techniques they relied on in the previous book--plus the Mediterranean cast-on, three-needle bind-off, and more. Features 10 all-new designs, including lace, cables, ribbing, beads, and Fair Isle Includes fully illustrated instructions for three cast-on methods, three different heel styles, and tips for the perfect fit Slips easily into your knitting bag for toting your sock projects anywhere

Here's your chance to knit socks that fit from toe to top! With these easy techniques you'll knit socks from the toe up rather than from the cuff down. The advantage? You can try on the socks as you go, for a perfect fit every time. There's no more grafting toes and practically no finishing work, just fun socks! Find reliable sock instructions from a trusted source, the author of the best-selling Crocheted Socks! Learn several cast-on methods, all the basics, and how to manage the tricky parts Slip this small book into your knitting bag--it's perfect for take-along projects

This book collects 25 fantastic patterns for socks inspired by knitting traditions from around the world. Patterns from top designers including Star Athena, Beth Brown-Reinsel, Candace Eisner Strick, Chrissy Gardiner, Janel Laidman and Anna Zilboorg are featured, along with an introduction from Nancy Bush, author of Folk Socks.

"20 all - new knitting patterns, how to instructions, detailed material lists, photos, charts, and illustrations, glossary of basic techniques"--Back cover.

Enjoy a fresh new approach to sock knitting! Stephanie van der Linden is a master knitter and shows her technical skills to great effect in Op-Art Socks. A collector of op-art ceramics, she was inspired to translate graphic optical illusions into knitted patterns for socks, replicating their eye-popping effects. Op-Art Socks contains 19 projects. Explore graphic colorwork, textured knitting (knit and purl), shadow knitting, and shifting ribbing to create optical illusions. The book includes black and white swatches of all patterns so that you can readily perceive the op-art illusions in each piece. Op-Art Socks is truly unique in theme and designs. Go beyond ordinary sock knitting into new territory!

The author of the popular Toe-Up Techniques for Hand-Knit Socks, Revised Edition, is back with even more stylish socks! Knitters will be glad to find the same helpful techniques they relied on in the previous book - plus the Mediterranean cast-on, three-needle bind-off, and more. Features 10 all-new designs, including lace, cables, ribbing, beads, and Fair Isle Includes fully illustrated instructions for three cast-on methods, three different heel styles, and tips for the perfect fit Slips easily into your knitting bag for toting your sock projects anywhere

If you thought handmade socks were just for knitters, think again! This wonderful collection of crocheted socks range in style from fun to fashionable. Sixteen sock patterns are each given in a variety of sizes for both women and men Try ribbed, cabled, or lacy designs, or give your socks a blast of color Learn how to crochet socks that mimic the luxurious look and feel of knitted socks