"If you like learning about the knitting traditions, motifs and
inspirations of different countries around the world, you're sure to enjoy
Around the World in Knitted Socks. This book would make a great gift for a sock
knitter or someone who is interested in knitting history and traditions. It's
also just a pretty book that's sure to inspire knitters -- sock knitters and
non-sock knitters alike -- by illustrating the wide range of techniques and
motifs in the wide world of knitting." — About.com Knitting
"Stephanie Van Der Linden has created a fabulous collection of foot-sized
knitted treasures that will inspire and tempt socks knitters as they flip
through its pages." — Knitty.com
"Make room on your sock book shelf for Stephanie van der Linden's
"Around the World in Knitted Socks", previously seen on this blog in
the original German. I'm so excited that English speaking knitters can now see
Stephanie's genius in familiar terms." — Twist Collective
"A top-down sock knitter looking for sophisticated, fun, and challenging
patterns will want to take this book home for sure!" — Knit
Circus
“If I was a faster knitter, I'd have a drawer full of these already, but
until then, I'll be paging through and sighing at the lovely photos and
descriptions. - Austen Gilliland, Canadian Living
"If you like to learn about new cultures and have a passion for sock
knitting, hotfoot it... and order a copy of this book now.” - Knit Today
(Dec. 2010 Issue)
"Elements of national costume appear alongside beautiful folk patterns, but
it's exotic touches such as the Sashiko embroidery on the Japanese sock that set
these designs apart. Offering clear advice on the advanced techniques used, this
is a delight for the confident heel-turner." - The Knitter (UK)
"The designs are gorgeous. They strike the perfect balance of being both
unique, and recognizable enough to associate with the country they represent.
I think the true value of this book is in the colorwork patterns. It's not
just the use of more than a single color of yarn that's noteworthy; it's the
addition of complementary cuffs and heels, interesting gusset shaping... all the
details that take a stitch pattern and turn it into a complete sock pattern." -
Grumperina blog
