The Joy of Sox

By Linda Kopp

Sox rocks! Here comes the hottest collection of knitted socks yet, filled with 30-plus designs, a variety of techniques, tips, and playful trivia from those in the know. And it’s all in one flirtatiously fresh package. Aimed at the knitter who is super-passionate about socks, The Joy of Sox delivers on its name. With their tantalizing cables, intricate lacework, and intriguing color work, the patterns represent the very best in sock design. There are revamped classics, bold new styles, and even a few themed socks—like the diamond lace thigh-highs and toeless pedicure socks.

In addition to the results of our online knitting poll, you’ll also get fun stuff, including info from knitting personality Laurie Perry and phenoms Laura Bryant and Shannon Okey.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lark-New
• Release date: Dec 30, 2009
• ISBN: 9781600597237

Book preview

The Joy of Sox

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The Joy of Sox

30+ must-knit designs

Linda Kopp

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Editor:

Amanda Carestio

Technical Editor:

Kay J. Hay

Art Director:

Megan Kirby

Production Assistance:

Jeff Hamilton

Illustrator:

Orrin Lundgren

Photography Director:

Dana Irwin

Photographer:

Lynne Harty

Cover Designer:

Celia Naranjo

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Kopp, Linda, 1960-

  The joy of sox : 30-plus must-knit designs / Linda Kopp. -- 1st ed.

    p. cm.

  Includes index.

  ISBN 978-1-60059-285-0 (hc-plc concealed spiral : alk. paper) 1. Knitting--Patterns. 2. Socks. I. Title.

  TT825.K694 2009

  746.43’2041--dc22

2009007790

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

First Edition

Published by Lark Books, A Division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc 387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016

© 2009, Lark Books, a Division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

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The written instructions, photographs, designs, patterns, and projects in this volume are intended for the personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose only. Any other use, especially commercial use, is forbidden under law without written permission of the copyright holder.

Every effort has been made to ensure that all the information in this book is accurate. However, due to differing conditions, tools, and individual skills, the publisher cannot be responsible for any injuries, losses, and other damages that may result from the use of the information in this book.

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Dedicated to all you sock people—you know who you are. Sock On!

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Contents

Introduction

The Knitty Gritty

about the designers

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Reviews for The Joy of Sox

[Mark · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

There are no patterns in this book only tips on how to knit them