Knitter′s Book of Socks, The

Clara Parkes left her career in San Francisco's booming high-tech industry to pursue her love of knitting. She realised a way to bring her love of knitting and her skills together as a business: deconstructing yarns to give people actionable information that would help them make smarter decisions and enjoy knitting that much more. The bestselling author of The Knitter's Book of Yarn (9780307352163) and The Knitter's Book of Wool, Clara is also the publisher of the top-ten knitting website KnittersReview.com, a frequent contributor to the online magazine TwistCollective.com and a contributing editor at Interweave Knits and Knitscene.

In The Knitter’s Book of Wool and The Knitter’s Book of Yarn , Parkes educates knitters on the ins and outs of fiber and makes minutiae interesting. Here, she describes the qualities that make yarn suitable for sock knitting, explores the different types of fibers that can be used in sock yarn, and analyzes stitches and stitch patterns commonly used in sock knitting. There’s also a beautifully curated selection of sock patterns, including new designs by some of the biggest names in the field. Though the instructions are clear, the majority of the patterns are best suited for those with sock-knitting experience. An essential addition. -Library Journal