Finalist in the About.com Reader's Choice Awards for Best Knitting Book of
2011.
"Budd’s latest book is a trove of expertise, with patterns from 15 of the
craftiest sockistas around, no surnames necessary. Every project adheres to the
holy trinity of custom sock knitting—fit, comfort, aesthetics." - Cheryl
Krementz, Yarn Market News
"Ann Budd is at it again. She’s pulled together another great collection
of patterns, this time from master sock designers. There are 17 sock designs,
and there isn’t one I wouldn’t love to wear." - Cindy Koepke,
Knitcircus
"It seems like just about all the big names in knitting -- particularly
sock knitting -- are featured in Ann Budd's excellent new book "Sock Knitting
Master Class". In addition to the fantastic patterns, which offer a wide
variety of options for both toe-up and top-down knitters (and even one sock that
goes both directions), an introductory section covers just about all you'd ever
need to know about some of the design choices that go into making a sock." –
About.com Guide to Knitting
"If the designers aren't enough to draw you in, there's much more in here
for sock novices and sock aficionado alike. With topics like sock design, toe
up and top down construction, and the best bind offs for toe-up socks, this book
will take you from zero to sock in no time." – KnitPurl yarn shop (Portland,
OR)
"This book is a really valuable collection of patterns and techniques that
any sock knitter will use again and again.” – Jenny,
KnitPicks.com
"I’m really glad to have this book because it has so many patterns, from
lace to cable to colorwork, and the socks are all beautiful. Also, the
techniques have plenty of charts, diagrams and photographs to make learning
easy." – Pamela MacKenzie, MyCentralJersey.com
"The facts alone will make you want this book: 15 of the knitting world’s
best sock designers, 18 sock designs, Ann Budd talking basic how-tos and design
tips and Clara Parkes talking sock yarn. All of the technique and yarn
information is so well organized and thought out that a knitter could read the
book and not knit a single sock and still come away having learned a lot about
sock knitting." – Knitty.com
"...the patterns! Beautiful, yet functional stitch designs and fun colors."
– CraftGossip.com Knitting Editor
"It's not often that I scoop a book from the top of the review pile and
take it home with me, and it's even less common for me to sit down and read it
right away. But with sock knitting on my mind, I was intrigued, so last night I
sat down to peruse this over a cup of tea. I was absolutely delighted to see
that the first chapter of the book is devoted to explaining the whys and
wherefores of sock construction. Top-down or toe-up? She's got it covered.
Heel flap, short row or afterthought heel? Ditto. Want to choose from a
pointed toe, a spiral or star toe, or a toe band? She's got your back with
that, too. This book seems like just the right foundation for someone who's
ready to strike out on their own – even if the starting place is just switching
out the heel or toe treatment for one that suits them better." – Austen
Gilliland, craft editor, CanadianLiving.com
"You think you already know everything there is to know about socks? After
all, there are a multitude of sock books on the market these days, perfectly
good books. You know everything. Except...do you really? Most (though not
all) sock books I own are either filled with patterns with not a whole lot of
time spent on technique, or they’re full of guidance but with blah patterns. Of
course, some do hit the balance between pattern and technique. Some are fairly
exhaustive, in fact, and you may already have them on your shelves.
But...they’re not THIS book. First, this book is by Ann Budd, a genius in our
time. Master Class is the right name!" – KnittingScholar.com
"Some features I particularly like in the book: each pattern has a box
listing the different techniques used in the pattern; an overview of different
styles of creating parts of the sock, such as a few different heel types, toes,
and cuff treatments; both top-down and toe-up construction techniques. If you
are looking for some great new sock patterns or just looking to get started
knitting socks, this book is sure to have what you need." – A Woolie Tale
yarn shop
"If you're a fan of socks and of learning more about how to put together
socks successfully, this one is a must-read." - About.com Guide to
Knitting
"Fifteen top designers, seventeen brand-new patterns, and an instructional
DVD by Ann Budd--wahoo! Put this book on your holiday hint list or buy it now.
Ann Budd is at it again. She’s pulled together another great collection of
patterns, this time from master sock designers. There are 17 sock designs, and
there isn’t one I wouldn’t love to wear.” - Knit 'N Style
