false 6746296 0970886926 9780970886927 4 2 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6746296-personal-footprints-for-insouciant-sock-knitters 226796 Cat Bordhi 327 41 5 0 false Mon Oct 26 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 18 13:24:11 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 26 15:05:17 -0700 2009
First off, contrary to popular belief I actually don't hand out 5 stars to every book I "like" anymore. Those that don't get high star ratings probably didn't even get into GoodReads in the first place. Cat deserves it for this book because she has made me think outside of the box, provided clear instructions and illustrative drawings, and in my eyes most importantly, helped me get my sock knitting mojo back.

I believe I'm a pretty expert sock knitter at this point in my knitting life. I can knit socks I like for my (tiny) feet in my sleep. I'm also a pretty lazy sock knitter and don't always pay attention to the minute differences different yarns, needles sizes, moon phase make to the resulting tension. Thus my socks fit me great most of the time but if I paid attention to a few more details, they'd fit perfect all the time.

I think Cat may be able to help me out here with this new publication.

I am currently knitting the discovery sock and following Cat's directions (for once) and so far so good. I'm almost at the leg opening. On Ravelry while preparing these few words, I saw some project notes from other knitters indicating difficulty with the heel and leg fitting. I'll revise this review after I get there, but so far so good!

I love Cat's brain and I'm thankful for her publishing her thoughts and giving inspiration for those who want to think a bit creatively different. ]]>