The Big Book of Socks: The Ultimate Beyond-The-Basics Guide to Knitting Socks [Paperback]

Kathleen Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 8, 2009

Welcome to Kathleen Taylor's latest knitting extravaganza - a sock party in a book! The author of the best-selling Knit One, Felt Too and I Heart Felt is back with everything you ever wanted to know about socks, with 75 patterns to prove it. The Big Book of Socks is chock full of Kathleen Taylor's fun and fabulous designs for knitters of all ages and skill levels. There's something for everyone from stripes to cables to lace to intarsia and Fair Isle. You'll find funky toe-socks, snowflake house socks, booties, Christmas stockings, beaded socks, and many, many more. Taylor's instructions are a breeze to follow and she includes a special section that gives three different approaches to heel and toe construction. Each pattern contains sizing for children, women, and men, plus the book is packed with technique tips and information on selecting yarn and needles.

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About the Author

Kathleen Taylor has been knitting socks for 40 years and designing knitwear for nearly 30. She is the author of best-selling I [Heart] Felt 9781561589524 and has published more than 500 craft and needlework articles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (September 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600850855
• ISBN-13: 978-1600850851
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From now on, my one and only sock book!, August 26, 2009

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MrsP "MrsParrish" (Commerce, TX) - See all my reviews

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I ordered the book directly from Amazon and it was delivered in 2 days. Can't ask for more than that.
I have only been knitting socks over the past year and there is still plenty I don't understand about it. This book has tons of info and every type of sock pattern for man, woman or child that you can imagine. Exactly what I wanted.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST Book for knittiing socks I have ever seen or purchased!!!, November 10, 2009

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Marsha A. Smith "Grannie of 4" (Pickerington OH USA) - See all my reviews
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Kathleen Taylor has written the only book for knitting socks that you'll ever need! She shows you every type and style of sock and methods to produce them. The only thing I would wish for is info on knitting two socks at a time on circuler needles. But this book is unbelieveable. If you only had money for one sock book, get this one!! You're not limited to the dreaded dpn's; they are included but also using circular needles and straight needles are included. Too many books give only directions for dpn's and heels with flaps and gussetts, but her book includes those along with the short row heel and the circular needles and toe up, just up my alley. Also has info on dyeing yarn for your socks. The book starts out with making tube socks and moves on up the difficulty ladder into beaded, stranded, colorwork, lace. The neat thing is, if you don't like the style of heel or toe, you can choose another, because they are all explained IN DETAIL in a separate chapter in the book. Also, each sock is sized from infant to mens. I can't wait to get back to it!
Thanks! Marsha

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enhanced throughout with a wealth of practical tips and shortcut suggestions, October 16, 2009

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This review is from: The Big Book of Socks: The Ultimate Beyond-The-Basics Guide to Knitting Socks (Paperback)

Knitting is not only a recreational activity, it is also a practical and functional one producing items for wear that are as useful as they are attractive. This is especially the case with socks. That's why Kathleen Taylor's "The Big Book Of Socks: The Ultimate Beyond-the-Basics Guide to Knitting Socks" is such a treasure for both novice and experienced needlecrafters! Featuring seventy-five illustrated and thoroughly 'user friendly' patterns, anyone can make socks to be proud of! "The Big Book Of Socks" covers all aspects from sock styles and yarn selection, to needles, gauges, swatching, and even sock repair. Among the various sock styles are included Tweed Tube Socks; Basic Child Flap and Gusset Socks; Easy Basket Weave Heel Socks; Nordic-Style Adult Socks; Alpaca Striped Kneedsocks, Easy Lace Socks; Holiday Garland Socks; Beaded Anklets; Knees and Toes Toe Socks. From stripes and cables, to argyle and lace, each pattern provides clear instructions from beginning to end. Enhanced throughout with a wealth of practical tips and shortcut suggestions, "The Big Book Of Socks" is enthusiastically recommended for personal and community library needlecraft instructional and reference collections.