A sock is a work of wonder. No other knitted garment has as many structural demands or endures as much wear and tear. The humble sock must defy gravity; suffer the confines of our shoes; and endure being trampled on all day long. All too often; the root cause of a socks triumph or failure is the yarn itself. In The Knitterrsquo;s Book of Socks; Clara Parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up; following the sock yarn life cycle from its foundations to its final moments on a proud foot. By understanding a socks basic needsmdash;elasticity; strength; and moisture managementmdash;yoursquo;ll learn how to play with these tools like building blocks; confidently combining fiber; twist; ply; pattern; and clever stitch tricks to construct your perfect pair of socks. To help put these principles into practice; The Knitterrsquo;s Book of Socks also offers 20 fresh; original patterns from todayrsquo;s sock-design luminaries; including Cookie A; Cat Bordhi; Ann Budd; Nancy Bush; Anne Hanson; and Melissa Morgan-Oakes. The socks presented here run the gamut from simple knit-and-purl combinations suitable for beginners to innovative designs with lush colorwork; swirling cables; and delicate lace. Understanding the elements of yarn is the first step on every successful sock knitting journey. With this book as your guide; yoursquo;ll learn how to make any sock yarn shine and love every pair of socks you knit. From the Hardcover edition.
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