Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits

Discover a new approach to sock knitting with Wendy D. Johnson and Socks from the Toe Up. This approach, made famous by her popular blog WendyKnits.net, will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe-up nut. Knitting a sock from the toe up saves yarn and always gives a perfect fit. And? No grafting Wendy provides all the how-tos, tips, and techniques you need, as well as the pros and cons behind all of the cast-on, toe, heel, and bind-off options, gleaned from her years of experience.

With more than 20 fun and beautiful patterns, Socks from the Toe Up has a sock for every foot. Whether you like bold textures or hearts and flowers, delicate lace or Bavarian cables, you (and your feet) will be covered here. Even if you're casting on your first sock, or have been a top-down sock knitter for ages, you'll find patterns and projects here that'll keep your needles humming. Socks from the Toe Up is the hands-down best guide for toe-up socks.

Author: Wendy D. Johnson
Publisher: Potter Craft
Published: 04/14/2009
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.94h x 7.48w x 0.39d
ISBN13: 9780307449443
ISBN10: 0307449440
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework | Knitting
- Crafts & Hobbies | Fashion
- Crafts & Hobbies | Fiber Arts & Textiles

About the Author
WENDY D. JOHNSON is the blogger and knitter extraordinaire behind the popular blog WendyKnits.net, which has twice been nominated for the Bloggers' Choice Awards "Best Hobby Blog." She is frequently quoted in major knitting magazines and is the author of Wendy Knits. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.