Country Weekend Socks: 25 Classic Patterns to Knit

Product Description

From the author of 
Country Weekend Knits, Madeline Weston’s latest book 
Country Weekend Socks presents 25 unique designs knitted in sumptuous wool and cotton yarns. The rich textures and soft natural colorways take their cue from the coastline and countryside—big skies, choppy seas and fishing boats, sand dunes, driftwood, and beach pebbles, rolling hills, woodland, and old stone walls, heather, moss and autumn leaves.

Virtually any stitch pattern can be adapted to socks, and the ones featured here come from all corners of the British Isles and beyond. They include multicolored designs from Fair Isle, Turkey, and Egypt; intricate lace and openwork knitting from the Shetland Isles; textured gansey stitches from the east coast of England and theWestern Isles of Scotland; and chunky cable and Aran patterns from the Isles of Aran. Some of these traditional patterns—designs dating from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries —have been re-created by Margaret Stuart and Margaret MacInnes. Others have been reinterpreted by leading designer-knitters, including Sasha Kagan, Debbie Abrahams, and Rita Taylor. Most of the socks are knitted on four double-pointed needles from the top down; the Turkish and Egyptian patterns are knitted from the toe up; while some lace and intarsia designs are knitted on two needles.

With both long and short styles, there are socks for every occasion—to wear with sturdy walking boots, classic tweeds, pretty dresses, and cozy pajamas.

Review

“Every sock was a surprise…No matter what outfit you wear with the socks, people would only notice your socks. WOW! These are not to be covered up with pant legs…This is a fun book even before you get your needles out…You need to see these for yourself. Get the book and start a wardrobe of socks…your feet will thank you.” –Hartford Knitting Examiner
“Looking for socks that are unique, wearable, and fun to knit? Country Weekend Socks, Madeline Weston’s collection of 25 classic patterns, is a good place to start.” –Knit ‘n Style

About the Author

MADELINE WESTON
and her partner opened their shop The Scottish Merchant in Covent Garden in 1970, and for 20 years it was known as
the place in London for buying beautifully made, authentic garments sourced from all parts of the British Isles. Madeline also owned a yarn shop and has done extensive research into traditional knitting patterns; an authority on the subject, she is the author of
Country Weekend Knits. She now lives in Norfolk, UK.