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  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BC Paperback
  • Publication: 31 October 2023
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781800921566
  • Stock: 50+
  • Size: 204x260 mm
  • Illustrations: 176
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: £14.99
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Knitted Socks

£14.99

20 gorgeous patterns inspired by places around the world by Niina Laitinen (Author)

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Book Description

Join Niina Laitinen on a journey around the world through gorgeous new knitting patterns.

This book contains 20 sock patterns inspired by places and cities around the world, drawing on ancient stories, memorable sights and fond memories of the author's own travels.

The 'Shanghai' socks are inspired by the gold dragon scales and flowing lace of China; delicate pale-pink cherry blossom motifs bedeck the 'Hanami' (flower viewing) socks that bring to mind springtime in Japan; while the flowing leaves of the tropical rainforests and the exotic creatures prescribe the vivid colourways of the 'Madagascar'-inspired pair.

Laitinen has designed the patterns to be easy to knit in her trademark familiar style using double-pointed needles, or cable needles for the cabled details, and a creative use of colour. The instructions are clear, there are intricate, detailed pattern charts for each pair of socks, and the photos are rich, atmospheric and wonderfully evocative. Some instructions are written for multiple sizes, and others can be adapted using the instructions.

Wherever you are, you can be sure to have the world at your feet!

Table of Contents

Preface 4
Abbreviations 8
Knitting tips 9
Yarn used and alternatives 10

Designs

Lights of Shanghai 12, Hanami 22, Madagascar 36, Taj Mahal 30, Phoenix 46, Desert Sands 58, Antarctica 64, Rio De Janeiro 74, Honolulu 82, Talking Feather 88, San Francisco 96, Amsterdam 102, Skyfall 112, Under Parisian Skies 118, Aphrodite 128, Fairy-tale Castle 138, Milan Cathedral 146, Reykjavik 154, Little Mermaid 160, Land of a Thousand Lakes 168

About the Author

About Niina Laitinen

Niina Laitinen is one of the most popular knitting designers in Finland. She taught herself to knit in 2005 when her first child was born. Her first book was published in 2018, and her works have been translated into German, French, Estonian, Norwegian, Danish and English including Knitted Socks and Knitted Socks from Finland.

Niina wears many hats: she is an entrepreneur, accountant and CrossFit coach as well as being a knitting designer and writer. 

More of Niina’s designs can be seen on her website at www.niinalaitinendesigns.com

Reviews

Customer Review

This is another lovely book by the talented Niina Latinen. I already own her previous sock book so couldnt wait to get my hands on this one. Another 20 beautiful sock patterns inspired by all four corners of the globe.

There are different skill levels required but all have very clear instructions and charts which could be photocopied, enlarged and marked when using if necessary.

I think my favourites so far are Hanami cherry blossom socks, the Taj Mahal ones knitted in double knitting yarn, Skyfall and The Eiffel Tower socks named Under Parisian Skies. Too many to choose from really.


Customer Review

Wow what can I say, this book is an absolute inspiration, with beautiful illustrations and easy to follow charts. I have to say I'm quite new to sock knitting so I'm going to start with the desert sands socks and hopefully get more confident to stitch some of the beautiful fair isle designs.



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