New Directions in Sock Knitting

18 Innovative Designs Knitted From Every Which Way

Ann Budd author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Interweave Press Inc

Published:26th Feb '16

Should be back in stock very soon

New Directions in Sock Knitting cover

Join bestselling author Ann Budd for an exciting adventure that will knock knitters’ socks off! Or rather, having them casting socks on! New Directions in Sock Knitting is a smorgasbord of 18 knitted sock patterns from top designers that’s a feast for sock knitters. Exploring traditional toe-up and top-down construction is just the beginning. Knitters are taken beyond the basics to discover how to knit socks new directions – starting at the heel or sole or side-to-side! – along with interesting and innovative construction techniques. The patterns themselves cover a variety of knitting techniques and come from the top names in knitwear. Kate Atherley, Ann Berk, Cat Bordhi, Rachel Coopey, Jeny Staiman, Hunter Hammersen, and others share projects that will have sock knitters gobbling up designs that range from traditional to innovative, with difficulties from simple to complex.

"Experienced sock knitters who relish a challenge will want to pick this one up, as will knitters weary of traditional patterns." --Library Journal

"For most knitters, teacher and best-selling author Ann Budd needs no introduction. There's plenty of variation in colorwork, texture, and technique for each to hold its own." --Spin-Off Reviews

"We love sock knitting, and Ann's designs have taken it to a whole new level. Explore all sorts of shapes, techniques, textures and colours in the 18 amazing designs, there are patterns for any competancy level. Plus, there's a great set of step-by-step guides in the back of the book as helpful reminders for when you get stuck." --Let's Knit

ISBN: 9781620339435

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168 pages