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(More customer reviews)This book is a pleasure to look through. The graphics are well done, the pictures from multiple angles to show off various design elements of the socks and sizing well described. There was only one pair that I couldn't imagine myself making, something that made the purchase of a whole book more justifiable. (and not bad for a book of 23 patterns)
It is a different angle for a sock book, to look at patterns from sock clubs - often difficult to obtain and reserved for sock club members. The cost of these kits is often $30-40 and patterns are not always subsequently available. I liked that there was detail given about each sock club in the back of the book.
I recognized several patterns since I was a member of the Woolgirl sock club and have made one of the pairs. The other positive to featuring sock club patterns is that they were effectively 'test knit' by members of the sock club when they were first published/released. That gives me some piece of mind that there will be few errata.
Since most of the patterns are written for one size, this book also describes how to change sizes, e.g. adding a repeat, changing needle size. For a starting sock knitter that will be a benefit.
In an electronic age when many patterns are now available for individual purchase, this is still worth purchasing and adding to your knitting library.
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Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrott invite knitters to stay close-knit using patterns from sock clubs everywhere! In today's knitting community, socks are hot--they're small, inexpensive, quick to finish, and completely portable. With this collection of 23 patterns, knitters of all skill levels will find something to tickle them down to their (sock-covered) toes!* Discover unique patterns from local and Internet yarn stores as well as indie dyers and designers* Learn techniques including top-down and toe-up knitting, various heel construction methods, cable and lace patterning, embellishing, and customizing sock sizing* Enjoy a sense of connection and camaraderie with others in the knitting worldCome knit with us!
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