Book Review-Socks in the City-YES!

There is just nothing better than having a great pair of handmade (knitted OR crocheted) socks on your feet, and yarn, needles and inspiration for the next pair!

Socks in the City copyright Patons

Knitting socks is addictive.

Don’t say I haven’t warned you.

Once you’ve worn sockies that you have knitted for yourself,  you’ll never want to go back to store bought socks again.  Hand knit socks are infinitely more comfortable than store bought ones.

And with the spectacular yarns that are available now, they are a visual treat.

Speaking of a visual treat, wait until you see the new sock designs from Patons!

Socks in the City (click on the title to see the pics of all the socks) is a collection of 10 designs for absolutely fabulous sockies!  There are socks to knit on 2 needles and there are socks to knit on 4 or if you prefer, 5, needles.  There are socks to show off your cabling skills and socks to show off your fairisle skills… there are whimsical socks that allow you to wiggle your big toe in solitary splendor, and there are stately socks.There are even charming little Mary Jane slippers.

AND there are polka dots!  Polka dot socks! Life is good indeed!

The patterns are all for intermediate knitters.  I betcha,that even if you don’t consider yourself to be quite intermediate, that carefully following the instructions will soon have you knitting these oh so delightful socks up and doing a happy dance in them.

My one disappointment? The designs are so great that I would really love to know the names of the designers. And, sadly, they are not listed. Too bad, because the designs all get a huge gold star.

I love these socks. Excuse me…. my needles are beckoning…..