Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits

By Celeste De Blasis

Book Overview

Discover a new approach to sock knitting with Wendy D. Johnson and Socks from the Toe Up . This approach, made famous by her popular blog WendyKnits.net, will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe-up nut. Knitting a sock from the toe up saves yarn and always gives a perfect fit. And? No grafting Wendy provides all the how-tos, tips, and techniques you need, as well as the pros and cons behind all of the cast-on, toe, heel, and bind-off options, gleaned from her years of experience. With more than 20 fun and beautiful patterns, Socks from the Toe Up has a sock for every foot. Whether you like bold textures or hearts and flowers, delicate lace or Bavarian cables, you (and your feet) will be covered here. Even if you're casting on your first sock, or have been a top-down sock knitter for ages, you'll find patterns and projects here that'll keep your needles humming. Socks from the Toe Up is the hands-down best guide for toe-up socks. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307449440
• ISBN13: 9780307449443
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Potter Craft
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.4" x 7.5"