Socks are wonderful to knit: small and portable, you can tuck them into your bag and take them anywhere. Hand knitted socks are long-lasting and unique, they can be made by beginners and by people who can knit in their sleep. These fabulous lace patterns will inspire you, and tickle your knitting fancy along with your feet. Ten original lacy sock patterns to knit, all with Kathleen Taylor's signature simple, stylish designs: Easy Lace SocksRidge and Eyelet SocksLace Tube BootieKnotwork Spiral SocksWomen's Lacy FootletCandelabra Lace SocksDiamond Rib Lace SocksMini Bobble Lace SocksAlpaca Lace Bed Socks

Author Biography

Kathleen Taylor is a research scientist in the physiology department, Oxford University. In 2003 she won first prize in both the THES/OUP Science Essay competition and the THES Humanities and Social Sciences Writing Prize.