Written by Betty Salpekar This 188 page, full color, hard back book contains patterns for socks knit from the bottom up! 18 designs in all! Created for the intermediate or adventurous beginner knitter. These are coveted signed by the author copies!
A new architecture for hand-knitted socks makes exciting new designs possible by allowing stitch patterns to merge, diverge, and form mirror images. in intriqing 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.