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Solefull Socks
A new architecture for hand-knitted socks makes exciting new designs possible by allowing stitch patterns to merge, diverge, and form mirror images. in intriguing new ways. It also enables reinforcement, cushioning, and easy replacement of the full sole. There are 18 designs in all, many in sizes small, medium, and large, and representing six knitting techniques:
Stockinette Stitch
Purl-Knit Textures
Slip Stitches
Stranded color knitting
Travelling Stitch
Lace
The copious charts and schematics, excellent close up photos, and clear, full-color layout make this book coffee-table quality.
Betty Salpekar, winner of several national knitting contests, has been exploring knitting's endless possibilities for over 50 years.
Her winning designs have been published in XRX Inc. books, Knitter's Magazine and Cast On Magazine. Originally form Iowa, she has lived and knitted in many locations throughout the USA and Europe. She currently resides in Woodstock, Georgia.