The Knitter's Book of Socks by C Parkes

The Knitter's Book of Socks by C Parkes

Suitable for knitters who want to understand the ins and outs of sock knitting 'from the yarn up' and create a perfect pair of socks every time, this title shows knitters how to create the perfect pair of socks, with a collection of 20 patterns.

In The Knitter’s Book of Wool and The Knitter’s Book of Yarn , Parkes educates knitters on the ins and outs of fiber and makes minutiae interestingHere, she describes the qualities that make yarn suitable for sock knitting, explores the different types of fibers that can be used in sock yarn, and analyzes stitches and stitch patterns commonly used in sock knitting. There’s also a beautifully curated selection of sock patterns, including new designs by some of the biggest names in the field. Though the instructions are clear, the majority of the patterns are best suited for those with sock-knitting experience. An essential addition. -Library Journal

Clara Parkes left her career in San Francisco's booming high-tech industry to pursue her love of knitting. She realised a way to bring her love of knitting and her skills together as a business: deconstructing yarns to give people actionable information that would help them make smarter decisions and enjoy knitting that much more. The bestselling author of The Knitter's Book of Yarn (9780307352163) and The Knitter's Book of Wool, Clara is also the publisher of the top-ten knitting website KnittersReview.com, a frequent contributor to the online magazine TwistCollective.com and a contributing editor at Interweave Knits and Knitscene.

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ISBN 13	9780307586803
ISBN 10	0307586804
Title	The Knitter's Book of Socks
Author	C Parkes
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2011-10-11
Number of pages	208
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.