Socks are portable, fun to knit, and quick to completeand they make great gifts. This step-by-step guide walks you through all the techniques used to knit beautiful socksfrom buying yarn to working on double-pointed needles, from turning a heel to grafting a toe. It covers knitting socks top-down, toe-up, and flat, explains how to create various heels and toes, and gives you a dozen original patterns for everything from baby booties to knee socks. Whether you''re new to knitting or just new to socks, you''ll learn the skills needed for a lifetime of creative sock knitting.