Charming Colorwork Socks : 25 Delightful Knitting Patterns for Colorful, Comfy Footwear

by Charlotte Stone

Joyful Sock Designs to Wear and Share

Get ready to cast on the colorwork socks of your dreams! Prolific knitwear designer and colorwork aficionado Charlotte Stone has created a sensational variety of patterns in her signature colorful style, so you can flaunt your personality and keep your feet cozy at the same time. Whether or not you’re experienced in knitting socks or stranded colorwork, you’re in good hands with Charlotte’s best tips, tricks and techniques at the ready. Easy enough to whip up in a day or two, these socks are perfect to make for yourself or gift to your loved ones—if you can bear to part with them!

Discover the fun of stitching adorable animals as you knit patterns like the Autumn Mice, Counting Sheep or Dog Walk socks (featuring a particularly sassy Shiba Inu!). Celebrate good times while casting on projects like I’m Batty for Halloween, The Holly and the Ivy or a pair of heartwarming I Heart Socks for your valentine. Whip up footwear inspired by the great outdoors, like Summer Meadows, Midnight in Zermatt or Starry Night socks, so your feet can look as adventurous as you feel! No matter what, with a treasure trove of 25 whimsical patterns to choose from, you’ll never settle for boring socks again.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference

390 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 20, 2022

Reviews

[Savannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Charming" is the exact word to describe this beautiful book! There are so many charming sock patterns, separated by theme: animals, flowers, food, the outdoors, and holidays. I love the October Halloween socks, the Vitamin C socks, and the Blooming Lavender Socks. I can't wait to make them!

The book itself is beautiful and well laid out. The charts are large and easy to read, and the instructions seem to be clear and to the point. I also love how there's colorwork tips and tricks as well.

I've seen so many knitters use this book, so I'm very excited to have a copy. I've especially heard good things about Charlotte Stone's German short row heel, so I will update my thoughts when I try it.

Overall: 5 stars

Thank you, Page Street Publishing, for this review copy!

[Bri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlotte always does a great job making her patterns as legible as possible. I like how easy it is to mix and match heel shaping based on how I'm feeling, just by flipping back a pattern. There are a handful of patterns I'll never make, but there are a few I have a feeling I'll keep coming back to. If you're new to sock knitting, Charlotte does a fantastic job making the instructions clear for even the newest knitters.

[Susan Eubank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very fun. Good advice, instructions and photographs.
My favorites were:
Swan Lake, Blooming Lavender, Tiptoe through the Tulips, Cherry on Top, Eggs for Easter, I Heart Socks, I'm Batty for Halloween. I think I would like to make bat socks in lots of different colors. Here is some great inspiration to finally pursue colorwork.

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a lovely little book on patterned socks—the cover socks are my favorite. I am very picky about which heel style I knit and it was great that the author uses a couple different ones so the knitter can try an unfamiliar style, but I'm going to stick to the good old short row heel. Cute socks but nothing grabbed me.

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many beautiful socks! Lots of good tips on fitting and colorwork. The patterns don’t seem difficult, but I’m a novice when it comes to knitting socks. I think I need more practice before attempting these patterns.

[Amanda Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous patterns in a variety of styles. Definitely saving some for future projects.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful and inspirational book.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fantastic book! I know I won’t make all of these socks. But the patterns are wonderful and inspiring.

[db · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun patterns for socks.

[Estrella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute color work sock patterns!

[Judi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of lovely patterns.

[Viola · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not a sock knitter, but I love the charts for other projects. Cowls, hats, etc.

[Love to read · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite one !!! I helped testknitting some of these designs.