Lucky me! I asked Cooperative Press to provide me with a copy of Sock Architecture by Lara Neel to investigate for review.
Lucky you! Not only did they promptly do so, they also offered to provide a second e-book for giveaway to our readers!
If you’re a sock knitter, (or have contemplated becoming one), you know that there’s loads of gorgeous sock patterns available. I’ve knitted many of them and have pattern books filled with more awaiting my attention. When I first started knitting socks, I collected them by the dozen. As I’ve gotten more pairs under my belt, I’ve learned that what’s more empowering than access to unlimited patterns is the knowledge of how those patterns are created – and the flexibility to create socks that fit the recipient with precision. For that reason – patterns and books that feed that type of skill set are my favorite.
Photography ©Lara Neel, 2014
Photography from Sock Architecture, ©Lara Neel, 2014
I eagerly dug into Sock Architecture to see if it was one of those rare and valuable resources that elevate the sock knitters’ abilities. After reading it through, digesting some tips and knitting some swatches, I can confirm that this is just such a gem of a book.
Filled with various heels and toes suitable for different shapes of feet, there’s plenty to experiment with here. Seventeen full patterns not only ustilize the toe/heel variations, they each provide a worksheet to create a custom fit as you wish. Toe up, cuff down, gussets, afterthought heels, this book gathers it all into one meaty resource, sprinkled generously with clever little tips to make the entire sock knitting process easier than ever.
After following Lara Neel for some time on the Math4Knitters podcast, I’m not at all surprised to find that she continues to offer empowering knitting info. I’m just glad to have found her again! Read more from Lara at Lara’s Math4Knitters blog
Are you feeling lucky? Here’s your chance to win your own electronic copy of Sock Architecture!
Contest rules: Limit of one entry per person. Entries must be received by March 15, 2014 at 12am Mountain Time. One winner will be contacted via email on March 16th. Of course, you must be 18 years old to enter. This contest is open worldwide. If you are having trouble viewing the Rafflecopter box, try viewing the post in Internet Explorer.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I knit socks but always following a basic pattern.
Sorry, I forgot to say my favourite one
uncommon dragon
Procrastinator is my favorite, since that’s what I am!!
I meant procratinatrix. Auto correct got me!
bootstrap. Love the toe up or top down for most pattern
i like the bootstrap socks.
Love knitting socks. My friends know that I really love them if I deem them “sock worthy!”
It’s hard to tell since the picture is so small, but I think my favorite is Uncommon Dragon.
Tammy, I linked to details of each pattern on Ravelry in the post so you can get a good look! 🙂
I’m interested in the Bootstrap sock! Thanks for the chance to win!
I can’t imagine a better giveaway. My desire to knit socks was the sole (lol) reason I learned to knit in the first place. Thanks to you and Cooperative press for a chance to win this fabulous book!
I’m a huge sock knitter, and this book looks like an invaluable resource!
This book has been on my wish list for a while! I would like to try Dyad first.
I like the Dyad Toe Up. Thank you for the chance. Looks like a wonderful book.
Since I have never knitted a toe up sock, I think the first pair I will knit is the Sidle toe up. I find the top down method fairly dependable and have resisted the new-fangled toe up, but I have read so much about thinking outside of the box, that I will do exactly that. Yep, the Sidle toe up it is!
Thank you for hosting this giveaway. I want to make my first pair of socks and this would be a great resource to have 🙂
love the uncommon dragon socks! Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to win this. I’ve been wanting to make socks and haven’t found the right pattern and help I will need.
I just stared learning how to knit socks. This book looks filled with great ideas. I want to make them all!
I like the Uncommon Dragon!
would love to win this book!!
I have only made a couple pairs of socks. I can’t get them to fit
Looks like a wonderful book. Thank you for the chance to win this.
I like the Uncommon Dragon one
The Bootstrap Sock is the one that caught my attention!
I’m not familiar with the esock book, but I wear socks all the time and I would really like to try knitting them. I have seen some really beautiful patterns that I want to try.
The Procrastinatrix for sure!
I like Arithmophobia just because it sounds like it wouldn’t hurt my brain to knit! LOL
Hope I did this correctly, I really like the Dryad socks, something for all sizesThanks, Conni
I want to get out of my short-row-heel rut, and my daughter wants to learn how to make socks, too. I think this book would suit her scientific-method orientation just perfectly.
Whoops, I too missed the comment prompt until after commenting. I think my favorite is the procrastinatrix, because what a perfect description of me and second sock syndrome!
I would Love to take my sockknittingskills a bit further!
I love knitting socks and this looks like a great resource to learn more techniques and variations. Like many others, I’m intrigued by the Uncommon Dragon pattern.
checked and square!
Thanks for the opportunity to win such an interesting resource. Uncommon Dragon looks like a fun way to try a new heel.
Thaks for a great contest. I love the Uncommon Dragon socks.
I love the look of Bootstrap! And, I’d love to win a copy of this book.
I really want to try the bootstrap sock!
I love the Uncommon Dragon.
Love Uncommon Dragon.
Uncommon Dragon
Uncommon Dragon is a great name and an interesting pattern. This could be y next cast on.
My favorite is Procrastinatrix. It describes me so well.
The pattern I like most in the uncommon dragon.
I love making socks I am ready to try toe up
Havent seen the patterns in this book yet but would hope it helps me to finally get socks that fit well! Thanks for the chance to win.
I like checked and square top down the best, but I’d probably try one of the toe up patterns first as I’ve been trying to get the hang of them
This book looks amazing! I’d love to try the Bootstrap sock.
Procrastinatrix is very interesting. Would love to win a copy.
I would like to knit the uncommon Dragon socks first. I think they would be my favorite.
Would love to win a copy.
As a new knitter, I sure could use some help making socks! I’m totally lost most of the time. Thanks for offering the giveaway. Please throw my name in the hat.
Uncommon Dragon!
Dyad is my fave. Thank you for the opportunity.