Ann Budd is a best-selling author of many books includign The Knitter's Handy Book series, Getting Started Knitting Socks, Sock Knitting Masterclass, as well as co-author f a variety of books in the Style series. She teaches workshops throughout North America and beyond.

"Essential for all knitting collections." - Library Journal"I strongly recommend this book for anybody who wants to become a sock knitter." - Knitter's Review"The best beginning sock book that has been published so far. That is all. Go buy it." - Knitty.com"No detail is ignored and Ann anticipates questions as if she is sitting next to you. This is a finger twitching book--it makes me want to drop everything and knit something from it right now." - KnitPicks Podcast"One of the best sock knitting books to come out in a long time." - Knitting News Cast"Photography is sharp with a tight focus providing an excellent reference for those needing a visual guide through every step." - Monsters and Critics.com"With this book from Interweave Press, you'll be knitting gorgeous socks in no time." - Let's Knit (UK)

• MaterialsYarnNeedlesOther ToolsSock BasicsMeasuring GaugeWays to Knit Socks in RoundsCasting OnJoin for Working in the RoundCuffLegHeel FlapHeel TurnGussetsFootToeFinishingBasic Sock InstructionsChoosing a SizeBasic Pattern for: 8 Stitches/Inch, 7 Stitches/Inch, 6 Stitches/Inch, 5 Stitches/Inch, 4 Stitches/InchColor and Texture the Easy WayWide Stripes Socks- This cotton/wool yarn is comfortable for year-round wear.Narrow Stripes Socks- This is another example of self-striping year.Spiral Stripes Socks- In yarns dyed with color bands that are not long enough to accommodate all of the stitches in a round.Magic Stripes Socks- This sock looks like it involves a lot of tricky color changes, but that's due to the way the yarn is dyed.Boucle Socks- Acrylic boucle yarn gives a lush, cozy texture to these thick slipper socks.Adding Your Own Color or Texture Pattern: Stripe PatternsFibonacci Stripes Socks- One of my favorite stripe sequences is based on the Fibonacci series, where you begin with the numbers 1 and 2, then add the last two numbers of the series together to come up with the next.Magic Ball Socks- These socks are knitted from five different colors of yarn that were leftover from various other projects.Rib Patterns- The juxtaposition of columns of knit and purl stitches causes the fabric to contract widthwise, making ribbed patterns ideal for snug-fitting socks.Seeded Rib Socks- The masculine rib pattern on the leg and instep of these socks alternates single knit stitches with 2 purl stitches and 2 seed stitches.Spiral Rib Socks- The diagonal pattern on these thick socks is nothing more than a knit 2, purl 2 rib that shifts laterally 1 stitch every round.Cable Patterns- Most cable patterns are based on a ribbed foundation, with the cable crosses worked on the columns of knit stitches bordered by purl stitches.Right-Twist Cable Rib Socks- In these socks, 1/1 cables travel across knit-4 ribs, giving the appearance of 2/2 cables without the draw-in.Cable Clock Socks- These socks show how just a little bit of cable can make an interesting design.Lace Patterns- Lace patterns can transform the common sock into a fancy or feminine accessory.Herringbone Lace Socks- These comfortable socks are worked with a relatively simple 6-stitch lace pattern around the leg and along the instep.Chevron Lace Socks- A simple 7-stitch chevron pattern forms tiny zigs and zags around the legs and down the sides of the insteps of these colorful socks.Cuff and Leg Variations- So far, all of the sock patterns in this book have had a crew shape with legs that begin about halfway down the calf.Picot Anklets- These anklets are a lot like short sport socks.Ruffle Cuff Anklets- These pretty socks are fashioned after those typically reserved for little girls.Knee Socks- A lace pattern extends along the leg and instep of these knee-high socks.

Ann Budd is a best-selling author of many books includign The Knitter's Handy Book series, Getting Started Knitting Socks, Sock Knitting Masterclass, as well as co-author f a variety of books in the Style series. She teaches workshops throughout North America and beyond.

"Essential for all knitting collections." - Library Journal"I strongly recommend this book for anybody who wants to become a sock knitter." - Knitter's Review"The best beginning sock book that has been published so far. That is all. Go buy it." - Knitty.com"No detail is ignored and Ann anticipates questions as if she is sitting next to you. This is a finger twitching book--it makes me want to drop everything and knit something from it right now." - KnitPicks Podcast"One of the best sock knitting books to come out in a long time." - Knitting News Cast"Photography is sharp with a tight focus providing an excellent reference for those needing a visual guide through every step." - Monsters and Critics.com"With this book from Interweave Press, you'll be knitting gorgeous socks in no time." - Let's Knit (UK)

• MaterialsYarnNeedlesOther ToolsSock BasicsMeasuring GaugeWays to Knit Socks in RoundsCasting OnJoin for Working in the RoundCuffLegHeel FlapHeel TurnGussetsFootToeFinishingBasic Sock InstructionsChoosing a SizeBasic Pattern for: 8 Stitches/Inch, 7 Stitches/Inch, 6 Stitches/Inch, 5 Stitches/Inch, 4 Stitches/InchColor and Texture the Easy WayWide Stripes Socks- This cotton/wool yarn is comfortable for year-round wear.Narrow Stripes Socks- This is another example of self-striping year.Spiral Stripes Socks- In yarns dyed with color bands that are not long enough to accommodate all of the stitches in a round.Magic Stripes Socks- This sock looks like it involves a lot of tricky color changes, but that's due to the way the yarn is dyed.Boucle Socks- Acrylic boucle yarn gives a lush, cozy texture to these thick slipper socks.Adding Your Own Color or Texture Pattern: Stripe PatternsFibonacci Stripes Socks- One of my favorite stripe sequences is based on the Fibonacci series, where you begin with the numbers 1 and 2, then add the last two numbers of the series together to come up with the next.Magic Ball Socks- These socks are knitted from five different colors of yarn that were leftover from various other projects.Rib Patterns- The juxtaposition of columns of knit and purl stitches causes the fabric to contract widthwise, making ribbed patterns ideal for snug-fitting socks.Seeded Rib Socks- The masculine rib pattern on the leg and instep of these socks alternates single knit stitches with 2 purl stitches and 2 seed stitches.Spiral Rib Socks- The diagonal pattern on these thick socks is nothing more than a knit 2, purl 2 rib that shifts laterally 1 stitch every round.Cable Patterns- Most cable patterns are based on a ribbed foundation, with the cable crosses worked on the columns of knit stitches bordered by purl stitches.Right-Twist Cable Rib Socks- In these socks, 1/1 cables travel across knit-4 ribs, giving the appearance of 2/2 cables without the draw-in.Cable Clock Socks- These socks show how just a little bit of cable can make an interesting design.Lace Patterns- Lace patterns can transform the common sock into a fancy or feminine accessory.Herringbone Lace Socks- These comfortable socks are worked with a relatively simple 6-stitch lace pattern around the leg and along the instep.Chevron Lace Socks- A simple 7-stitch chevron pattern forms tiny zigs and zags around the legs and down the sides of the insteps of these colorful socks.Cuff and Leg Variations- So far, all of the sock patterns in this book have had a crew shape with legs that begin about halfway down the calf.Picot Anklets- These anklets are a lot like short sport socks.Ruffle Cuff Anklets- These pretty socks are fashioned after those typically reserved for little girls.Knee Socks- A lace pattern extends along the leg and instep of these knee-high socks.