Table Of ContentIntroduction: Why Knit Socks? Chapter One: Yarn for Knitting Socks Yarn Weights Fiber Content Yarn Colors Why Twist and Spin Matter Yarn Amounts Chapter Two: Needles for Knitting Socks Needle Materials Knitting in the Round Tips for Arranging Stitches on Different Kinds of Needles Chapter Three: Sock Fit and Sizing Taking Foot Measurements Working a Gauge Swatch Choosing What Size to Make Chapter Four: The Parts of a Sock Chapter Five: Cuff Down or Toe Up? A Little History Structural Differences Pros and Cons Chapter Six: Knitting Cuff-Down Socks Basic Cuff-Down Sock Pattern Chapter Seven: Knitting Toe-Up Socks Basic Toe-Up Sock Chapter Eight: Heel and Toe Variations More Ways to Work a Heel More Ways to Work Toes Chapter Nine: Knitting Two Socks at Once Chapter Ten: Stitch Library My Favorite Knitting Resources Abbreviations Metric Conversion Chart Index
SynopsisWhether you're working socks from the toe up or from the cuff down, designer Donna Druchunas's complete, step-by-step instructions make sock knitting easy, enjoyable, and successful. You'll learn several approaches for getting started, and you'll also discover how to shape comfortable toes, create heels that fit, and ensure stretchy cuffs that can be counted on to keep your socks up. Druchunas's useful tips and tricks include working confidently with double-pointed needles, knitting socks on one or two circular needles, and even knitting two socks at the same time. Once you've mastered these basic techniques, you can adapt them to create your own custom sock designs.
The book is really great for the new sock knitter. It describes how to take the measurements and different techniques used for sock knitting. I regret I didn't buy it earlier.