New Pathways for Sock Knitters: Book One

Features

• Perfect Paperback: 136 pages
• Published by: Passing Paws Press, Inc. July 20, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0970886969
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0970886965
• Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.3 x 0.3 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Review
Cat Bordhi has once again turned the sock knitting world on its heel with her long-awaited New Pathways for Sock Knitters: Book One. Bordhi has the unique ability to see in an object something completely different from what you or I may see. This book stems from one such observation: The arch stitches in socks don't need to go where we've always put them. With a little understanding, you can put those stitches anywhere within the arch area - for example, in an orderly column or placed randomly - with equally successful results. Bordhi outlines eight sock architectures based on this principle, with master patterns that can be customized for any foot, yarn type, or needle, in any size ranging from infant to large adult. More than twenty additional patterns round out the collection. This is just book one . . . I can only imagine what'll come next. --Clara Parkes, INTERWEAVE KNITS Magazine

Product Description
NEW PATHWAYS ignites a bright new era for sock knitters everywhere! - knit the 2 little learning socks, and you re ready for 8 new styles of sock architecture -- over 400 colorful illustrations and photographs -- your choice of dpn s, 2 circs, or 1 long circ -- 28 unique patterns, with 8 for babies -- 8 Master Patterns - 1 for each architectural style -- Master Pattern sizing for infants to large men, in 11 gauges -- custom-fit feet of all shapes and sizes Worked in pure stockinette, each style is so elegant you may never wish for more. But if you want to play, the possibilities are infinite: -- let hand-painted yarns spill their colors along new and artful pathways -- harmonize the rhythms of familiar stitch patterns with the book s universal formula, and see the familiar reborn with a new and gorgeous look -- combine architectures for infinite hybrid forms, or be the first to try something brand new

Reader Reviews
Cat Bordhi's New Pathways for Sock Knitters, Book One has broken the mold for sock books. Seriously. In this book, the first of a what will no doubt be a highly-anticipated full series, Bordhi has presented eight sock "architectures" with master patterns that can be infinitely customized for any size (both human and needle) or yarn. There are twenty-plus additional patterns, and each of the eight master patterns features a baby-sized sock you can test-knit to teach its basic principles before moving on to a larger size. At a recent needlearts tradeshow, I saw quite a few of Bordhi's students showing off their baby-sized samples on the show floor, but the book itself goes to a whole other level altogether. My favorite sock (at the moment -- it's tough to pick just one) is the Coriolis. It swirls and swishes around the foot, giving a whole new perspective on the effects of hand-dyed yarn in sock knitting. How often do you hear -- and I'm quoting -- "This chapter empowers you to knit socks to fit anyone using your favorite needles, yarn and gauge. After some practice, I hope you won't even need the book anymore."? Not often. I think this attitude is why so many knitters treasure Elizabeth Zimmermann's books -- having learned the basic principles for something (such as EPS for sweaters) you're free to knit as you please. Bordhi not only gives you the tools you need to make a sock, but to make truly unique and beautiful socks that look much more complicated than they actually are. An amazing, entertaining book densely packed with solid and useful information, it's worth every penny of the cover price.