The Sock Knitter's Tool Kit: Expert Advice, Tips and Tricks

Love knitting socks but sometimes hit a snag? Carry this handy answer book in your knitting bag! Well-known experts Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrott demystify all aspects of sock knitting. Find clear instructions for both toe-up and cuff-down sock knitting Learn multiple techniques for knitting: casting on and binding off, working heels and toes, making size adjustments, and more Browse a stitch dictionary of favorite texture patterns; find options for creating your own unique socks

Home: Moore Haven, Florida

Charlene Schurch, a knitter since before she could read, is fascinated with the historical and technical aspects of knitting. She's the author of numerous books, and her work has been featured in Knitter's, Interweave Knits, and Piecework magazines. In addition to knitting, she's an avid spinner and dyer. She teaches on the national level for guilds, folk schools, and fiber festivals.

Home: Charleston, South Carolina

Although Beth Parrott has been knitting for more than 60 years, until recently she designed socks and other garments only for family and for charity projects. She loves to teach and is an avid collector of tricks-of-the-trade and tidbits of information that make knitting easier.