Toe-Up Socks for Every Body

by Wendy D. Johnson

Acclaimed knitter, author, designer, and teacher Wendy D. Johnson is back with the perfect sequel to her hit book Socks from the Toe Up. In Toe-Up Socks for Every Body, Wendy shows knitters, whether they’re knitting their first or hundred-and-first sock, how to use the toe-up technique to get the perfect fit. Not only that, she shows you that even seemingly complicated patterns are still knit just one row at a time. Go ahead! Turn your favorite knee socks into thigh-highs. Knit that special someone classic argyles. Put even the wiggliest of toes in their first pair of lacey anklets. With Wendy’s help, there’s nothing you can’t try from the toes on up. These 21 patterns cover everything from basics like materials and tools, to delicate lace, intricate cables, and fancy colorwork. Use these techniques and patterns to create beautiful socks for yourself and everybody in your life—friends and family, young and old. With the lovely photographs, helpful illustrations for cast-on, toe, heel, and bind-off options, and all-around expert advice in Toe-Up Socks for Every Body, you’ll be a well-heeled and warm-hearted toe-up knitter.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference

144 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very pretty socks in this book. I read the author's blog and liked one of her other books so I wanted to see this one. Has chapters and accompanying patterns for lace, cable, and colorwork socks. I have not attempting cabling or colorwork yet but am actually working on a pair of lace socks now. Patterns are arranged from easiest to most difficult. Patterns are charted only.

The only thing I wish this book had was more patterned socks that would not have fit into one of the three above categories.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ultimate Reading Challenge 2017. Career advice - I'm retired, but I teach knitting.

A combination of some great patterns and lots of techniques (tips and tricks) including on page 19, the distinction between lace knitting and knitted lace. Very clear directions, however, lots of charts. IF they intimidate you, photocopy, enlarge, and then color code. Highly recommend although you may want to check out the cast-on techniques with U-tube since actually seeing someone do this is far superior to reading the directions and trying to decipher diagrams.

[Fincalian · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I get around to trying socks, I will use this book. When I try toe up socks. I love all the patterns in this book. My only complaint is that there are not great instructions for a toe up beginner. And I'd like to use my DPNs, not circular knitting needles, but all the instructions are for circular needles.

[Rosemary Bagley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not what I was looking for, but really great sock patterns.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

a range of nice sock patterns - wish for more childrens options

[Amanda Knox · Rating 3 out of 5]

The directions seem clear, and the illustrated instructions look like they'd very helpful. Most of the sock designs just aren't my style.

[Tan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been my go-to sock pattern reference.

[Ligaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some really beautiful socks in here, mainly for women but some show socks on a male or child model. Interesting pattern stitching and also color work, which was a surprise to me. I think I will revisit this when I have satisfied my current color work itch (see Wild Mittens and Unruly Socks 1, 2, and 3). My daughter has requested the "Belle Epoch Thigh-highs and Kneesocks" but I'm conflicted because I've been burned by socks with little ribbing being able to stay up! Clear and professional photography. Stitch diagrams when necessary. I cannot speak to the correctness of the pattern writing. Some of the illustrations showing how to do some techniques are unclear but there is a lot of technique information in the back of the book.

[Ifurita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so sure I didn't need another sock book, but this one changed my mind. It has some of the best sock patterns I have ever seen. Every page is more beautiful than the last; the author has great taste. I'm really excited about trying out the patterns

[Jackie Fowler · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title says it all :-) This follows up the book Socks from the Toe Up. While it's not necessary to read the first book before this one, I'd recommend it for beginning toe-up sock knitters because the first book has sock sample patterns that take you through the different heel styles.

[Mollie *scoutrmom* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some fantastic patterns and clear instructional sections. I'll be photocopying a lot of these before returning the book to the public library.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Socks that are fun to look at.

[Shawna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice follow-up to the first toe-up book, but I found that many of the patterns seemed to difficult. It would be great for someone with truly wicked knitting skills, though.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent information and lovely sock patterns, lace and colour-work socks.

[Donna Ancypa Holmes · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually preferred her first toe-up sock book, but there were some interesting and pretty patterns in here. If I could give this 3.5 stars, that would be perfect.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very pretty socks! Another book to add to my growing collection of sock books.

[Laurel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Appropriately enough, working on the Laurel socks right now. Good book with beautiful sock projects and great photographs. I should get a copy for my library.

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

A little out of my depth!!! Maybe leave this one alone for a while til I get some socks under my belt. If you are an accomplished sock knitter, I am sure it will be a very useful companion.

[Julie]

have the box of patterns too

[Leslie Jem · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another for the "Someday, when I'm a real sock knitter" list