The appetite of sock knitters for new and exciting patterns continues unabated, and Stephanie van der Linden’s original, elegant designs are favorites of knitters around the world.
In Around the World in Knitted Socks, her first book of sock designs, Stephanie takes knitters on a journey through world cultures by foot. Using stitch motifs and colors, knitting
techniques and construction details, the socks presented here blend regional knitting traditions with a unique design flair. These patterns draw inspiration from signature local textiles,
such as like Turkish kilim carpets, Japanese sashiko embroidery, Belgian lace, American quilts, and Scottish argyle tartan. They also give a nod to traditional knitting techniques, including
Estonian and Latvian braids, Norwegian stranded knitting, and Austrian twisted-stitch designs.
Though each pattern in Around the World in Knitted Socks draws on a different global inspiration, the thoughtful construction and attention to detail are signature elements of
Stephanie’s work. To help knitters achieve the elegant finishes showcased here, a detailed glossary accompanied by photographs demonstrates the special techniques used by Stephanie or by
traditional knitters. While maintaining the uniqueness of the original designs, this first-ever translation of Around the World in Knitted Socks simultaneously offers the highest level
of detailed explanation and precision and an accessible, easy-to-follow format.
