Socktopus: 17 Pairs of Socks to Knit and Show Off

by Alice Yu

Paperback, 2011

Status

Available

Barcode

10

Description

"Sock knitters now have something to really get their needles into with the lavish and inspirational Socktopus, which is packed with invaluable tips and 17 fabulous patterns. Full of clear, helpful instruction on topics such as how to master turning a heel, sizing a sole, and fitting a high arch, Socktopus is the book that will enlighten and intrigue knitters. Socktopus is ideal for the aspiring knitter in search of the perfect sock. A comprehensive section on fiber and yarns will entice and delight yarn addicts; while newcomers to the world of bespoke socks will never look back. The projects also introduce techniques that will allow knitters to adapt and create their own designs"--

Publication

Taunton Press (2011), 160 pages

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ISBN

1600854109 / 9781600854101

UPC

499991605453

User reviews

LibraryThing member Idesign999
I'm an experienced knitter but I've never knit socks until my sister turned me on to them. Socktupus has easy to follow instructions, great designs, which feature many different interesting heel designs compared to other books I own. My only regrets are that it doesn't have more men's sock patterns
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and that the patterns aren't written from the toe up. So you'll have to improvise on those 2 things.
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LibraryThing member OonaOKnit
Charts are wonky. Errata from author and publisher very different from Ravelry. Never a good sign. Tried second sock, seemingly the worst pattern of the book, got to heel in double the time it ought to have taken, having had to rip back three times. Then decided it was uglier than l thought from
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the picture. Not the author's fault. Sometimes that happems.
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LibraryThing member Auntie-Nanuuq
What a wonderful book on knitting socks. All have complete directions, patterns & color photos of each pair of socks.

There is a section on different yarns as well.

I did not know that socks are knit in pieces.... This book Almost makes me want to learn to knit, just for the beautiful socks!
LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
I haven't tried to knit any from this book but I've knit some free patterns from this designer and I do like them. There wasn't one pattern here I wouldn't try. Definitely going into the buy pile.

Original language

English

Original publication date

2011

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