The editors at Vogue® Knitting, the most trusted name in the craft, have done it again, creating the most comprehensive guide available to sock knitters! No other book has both information for designing your own socks and such fabulous, never-before-published designer patterns. It includes background on the social and historical development of sock knitting (complete with historical photos), techniques (top-down, bottom-up, many different heel and toe styles), stitch patterns, and socks from a wide variety of ethnic traditions. Since sock knitting requires only the most basic skills, like casting on, knitting in the round, decreasing, working short rows, picking up stitches, binding off and seamless joining, it’s a great place for beginners to start.
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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful
By M. Humphrey
Seems to be a nice book, but in my browsing through I've already noticed that the ZigZag socks pattern has serious errors in it. I'd wait for errata or the second printing, if you are not an experienced enough sock knitter to be able to troubleshoot poorly proofread patterns.
54 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By chassit
I was relieved to see that I am not the only one struggling with the errors in this book.
As a life long knitter, there is nothing more aggravating to me than a complex pattern with errors. Many times when faced with a challenging pattern, I put my faith in the instructions and follow them strictly. Usually I find some new insight that I would not have been able to guess myself. When you are shaping a heel with multiple colors, the instructions simply have to be correct!
I'm looking at one pattern that the written instructions do not match the graph. So, if you're pushing your limits as a knitter, how do you know what to trust?
I also, for once, bought the exact yarn stated in a pattern, only to find that Vogue didn't even name the colors correctly!
All it would have taken was having ONE person knit ONE sock based on the instructions to see where the written instructions go wrong. How they could have sent this to publication without that is beyond me.
I am a fairly accomplished knitter, and I already had three excellent sock books. I bought this book thinking Vogue would raise the bar even further. While the pictures are pretty, you'd better put your patience-hat on if you intend to use the patterns.
As a life long knitter, there is nothing more aggravating to me than a complex pattern with errors. Many times when faced with a challenging pattern, I put my faith in the instructions and follow them strictly. Usually I find some new insight that I would not have been able to guess myself. When you are shaping a heel with multiple colors, the instructions simply have to be correct!
I'm looking at one pattern that the written instructions do not match the graph. So, if you're pushing your limits as a knitter, how do you know what to trust?
I also, for once, bought the exact yarn stated in a pattern, only to find that Vogue didn't even name the colors correctly!
All it would have taken was having ONE person knit ONE sock based on the instructions to see where the written instructions go wrong. How they could have sent this to publication without that is beyond me.
I am a fairly accomplished knitter, and I already had three excellent sock books. I bought this book thinking Vogue would raise the bar even further. While the pictures are pretty, you'd better put your patience-hat on if you intend to use the patterns.
65 of 70 people found the following review helpful
By Fiber Happy
Based on the book's description, Vogue's reputation and my experience with other of their books, I was expecting this book to be more that it is. The history is poorly written and edited. The techniques section is sketchy. For example, the technique for knitting two socks on two pairs of circular needles should be at the front with pictures, rather than as a brief description with the pattern. Many of the other techniques (such as for different heels) are only in the patterns and not in the techniques section. And as noted by other reviewers, wait for the errata.
Why a whole two stars? The history, though poorly written, is nice to have. There are some lovely patterns. The design section has some good advice and ideas.
Am I sorry I bought it? Yes, but I will use it. Vogue ought to be ashamed.
Why a whole two stars? The history, though poorly written, is nice to have. There are some lovely patterns. The design section has some good advice and ideas.
Am I sorry I bought it? Yes, but I will use it. Vogue ought to be ashamed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
good, but not Ultimate
Hand knit socks are a wonderful treasure. Sock patterns and books are constantly being written, techniques are being updated, and historical pieces examined to find the best fit,... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lisa Linnell-Olsen
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Ultimate "Design your own socks" book
I bought the book years ago and I use it for the "Sock Calculator and Universal Patterns" (beginning page 50) I've made dozens of socks using this calculator for children to men... Read more
Published 10 months ago by V. Witherington
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not the "ultimate" sock book
I am an accomplished knitter and own just about all of Vogue's knitting books. I've successfully created many items from these books so why would I think that Vogue Knitting: The... Read more
Published on October 31, 2008 by P. Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars
In Vogue
I was very impressed with the patterns and instructions in this book. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for more variety of sock patterns.
Published on July 25, 2008 by L. J. Troska
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Sock Book
This an outstanding book. It starts with the history of socks/stockings and brings the reader up to today and how they've changed. Read more
Published on June 29, 2008 by C. E. Carpenter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Addition to my Collection
As a unrepentant sock book collector I found this book to be very well put together and full of fresh new patterns. Another MUST HAVE for any sock knitter! Read more
Published on June 13, 2008 by Tyler Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
The only one you'll need.
This book is self explanatory and additionally has a great section that speaks about the anatomy of a sock. Read more
Published on May 24, 2008 by PR
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great basics and great patterns
I purchased the book, "Vogue Knitting-The Ultimate Sock Book" because sock knitting was something that I only tried one time previously and wanted to know more about it. Read more
Published on April 20, 2008 by Sue Ann Shedrick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Sock Book:
I was so happy to receive this book. It was recommended by a knitting instructor. I have started my first pair of socks. Read more
Published on February 13, 2008 by Abbi Lamb
4.0 out of 5 stars
Why this is a good idea -- in spite of itself
I had an English professor once in college that graded papers on the "any 7 errors" rule; that is, any 7 errors earned an automatic "F" grade. Read more
Published on September 17, 2007 by Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
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