Who but the editors of Vogue Knitting magazine can bring you the ultimate guide to the most knitterly of skills? Much more than a pattern book, this volume introduces novices and experts alike to the wonderfulащщыу world of sock knitting Here's just a sampling of what you'll find in these pages: A fascinating survey of the history of sock knitting, complete with a photo essay showing the importance of this vital craft in the two world wars of the twentieth century Basic anбйбъяd advanced techniques used for knitting top-down and toe-up socks, using both the double-pointed and two-circular techniques Everything you need to design your own socks: the Vogue Knitting Sock Calculator, universal patterns for toe-up and top-down socks, a Stitch Pattern Dictionary and a Sock Design Worksheet Extensive information about sock yarns and a handy reference table Exclusive patterns for men, women and children Designs by knitting luminaries Meg Swansen, Kristin Nicбрпычholas, Nancy Bush, Candace Eisner Strick, Cat Bordhi and many others With this book, knitters of all skill levels have in their hands everything they need to become practitioners of this ultimate knitterly art Формат: 22,5 см x 26 cм Иллюстрации.