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

Discover a new approach to sock knittingwithWendy 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.

• Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks
• Toe-Up Socks for Every Body: Adventurous Lace, Cables, and Colorwork from Wendy Knits
• Getting Started Knitting Socks (Getting Started series)
• Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet
• The Sock Knitter's Handbook: Expert Advice, Tips, and Tricks
• 2-at-a-Time Socks: Revealed Inside. . . The Secret of Knitting Two at Once on One Circular Needle; Works for any Sock Pattern!
• ChiaoGoo Red Lace Circular 40-inch (102cm) Stainless Steel Knitting Needle; Size US 2 (2.75mm) 7040-2
• Sock Architecture
• ChiaoGoo 6009-2 9-Inch Red Line Circular Knitting Needles, 2/2.75mm
• F&W Media Interweave Press, Sockupied