|
Ursula's Alcove
Books : Knitting
Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear
Bush, Nancy
Softcover $21.95
ISBN10 0-934026-97-1
ISBN13: 13: 97809934026970
Interweave Press, 1994.
120 pages.
Back cover: "The evolution of footwear from the eight century B.C. to the
present provides fascinating social history. Nancy Bush has delved into
museum archives to find the best socks from a host of folk-knitting traditions.
She has designed eighteen delightful pairs of socks inspired by these traditions,
and the result is patterns for sturdy boot socks, handsome knicker socks,
lacy stockings, kilt hose and more. A section on techniques includes an
unsurpassed collection of heel turnings and toe shapings - and it's all
here for knitters of all levels of experience."
Interweave has graciously published corrections
online:
http://www.interweave.com/knit/books/Folk-Socks/folk_socks_corrections.asp
|