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    This document provides an overview of the knitting book "Around the World in Knitted Socks" by Stephanie van der Linden. The book contains 26 original sock designs inspired by global knitting traditions from countries around the world. Each design draws on distinctive stitch motifs, colors, and techniques from the featured country or culture. The book teaches traditional knitting styles from various regions while also showcasing the author's unique design style.

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    This document provides an overview of the knitting book "Around the World in Knitted Socks" by Stephanie van der Linden. The book contains 26 original sock designs inspired by global knitting traditions from countries around the world. Each design draws on distinctive stitch motifs, colors, and techniques from the featured country or culture. The book teaches traditional knitting styles from various regions while also showcasing the author's unique design style.

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    This document provides an overview of the knitting book "Around the World in Knitted Socks" by Stephanie van der Linden. The book contains 26 original sock designs inspired by global knitting traditions from countries around the world. Each design draws on distinctive stitch motifs, colors, and techniques from the featured country or culture. The book teaches traditional knitting styles from various regions while also showcasing the author's unique design style.

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    This document provides an overview of the knitting book "Around the World in Knitted Socks" by Stephanie van der Linden. The book contains 26 original sock designs inspired by global knitting traditions from countries around the world. Each design draws on distinctive stitch motifs, colors, and techniques from the featured country or culture. The book teaches traditional knitting styles from various regions while also showcasing the author's unique design style.

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    The book shares 26 sock designs inspired by global knitting traditions, allowing the reader to travel the world through their feet and learn new patterns and techniques.

    The book draws inspiration from signature local textiles and knitting traditions from places like Turkey, Japan, Belgium, America, Scotland, and more, blending these traditions with the author's unique design flair.

    The book covers traditional knitting techniques like Estonian and Latvian braids, Norwegian stranded knitting, and Austrian twisted-stitch designs.

    socKs

    around the world in knitted

    26
    inspired
    designs

    stephanie van der linden


    C o n te n ts
    F or w a r d
    Knitting Around the World

    the
    scent of
    l av e n d e r

    PROJECTS

    A l p i n e G low F r a n co n i a n B e a dwo r k The Green Isle


    Germany Germany Ireland
    D e l f t B lu e B r u s s e l s L ac e Vac at i o n i n t h e M o u n ta i n s
    The Netherlands Belgium Switzerland
    Fresh Breeze In the Hub of T h e S c e n t o f L av e n d e r
    Denmark Fas h i o n France
    Italy
    By t h e Fj o r ds F e m i n i n e L ac e
    Norway In Traditional Spain
    Co st u m e
    T r a d i t i o n a l St i tc h Austria Route 66
    Pat t e r n s United States
    Estonia C l as s i c K i l i m
    Turkey Co lo r s o f t h e A n d e s
    Co lo r f u l Fo l k lo r e South America
    Latvia In the Highlands
    Scotland R i ot o f Co lo r
    N o r d i c I n s p i r at i o n Morocco
    Sweden k n i t sa m p l e r
    England Herringbone from Kiel
    Fa r E ast e r n F l a i r Germany
    Japan On the Aran Isle
    Ireland
    L i st e n to yo u r
    Wa n d e r lu st Tea Time
    Armenia England
    in the
    h i g h l a n ds

    fa r
    e ast e r n
    flair

    fresh
    breeze

    by t h e
    fj o r ds

    c l ass i c
    kilim
    delft blue
    the netherlands

    W ith minimal influence from neighboring


    countries, Dutch knitting designs have remained
    very distinctive. Stranded knitting patterns in strong, clear
    colors reflect inspiration from embroidery and quilting as well
    as ceramic tiles and stoneware.

    Finished size Needles


    9¼" (23.5 cm) foot U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm): set of
    circumference and 10" 5 double-pointed (dpn), or
    (25.5 cm) long from 2 circular (cir) needles. Adjust
    back of heel to tip of toe. needle size if necessary
    To fit U.S. women’s to obtain the correct gauge.
    shoe sizes 8–10½
    Notions
    (European sizes 39–41).
    2 markers (m); waste yarn
    Yarn for provisional CO; tapestry
    Fingering (Super Fine #1). needle.
    shown here: Regia 4-ply
    Gauge
    (75% wool, 25% nylon; 229 yd
    36 sts and 40 rnds = 4"
    [209m]/50 g): #1988 blue,
    (10 cm) in charted patt.
    #1992 natural, #2002 red,
    and #1994 loden (green), Note
    1 ball each. This design lends itself to
    being worked on two circular
    needles instead of dpn.
    vacation in
    the mountains
    switzerland

    T he Alpine influence appears in Swiss knitting in the


    prevalence of traveling stitches, worked literally with
    a twist. Richly patterned stockings are an important part of the
    traditional costume of both men and women.

    Finished size Needles


    7¾ (8, 8)" (19.5 [20.5, U.S. size 0 (2 mm) for smallest
    20.5] cm) foot circumference size, or U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm)
    and 9¼ (9½, 10)" (23.5 [24, for two larger sizes: set of 5
    25.5] cm) long from back of double-pointed needles (dpn).
    heel to tip of toe. To fit U.S. Adjust needle size if necessary
    women’s shoe sizes 5–6½ to obtain the correct gauge.
    (7–8½, 9–10½) (European
    Notions
    sizes 36–37 [38–39, 40–41]).
    Marker (m); cable needle
    Socks shown measure 9½"
    (cn); tapestry needle.
    (24 cm) long.
    Gauge
    Yarn
    37 sts and 42 rnds = 4"
    Fingering (Super Fine #1).
    (10 cm) in leg patt for
    shown here: Regia 4-ply (75%
    smallest size; 36 sts and
    wool, 25% nylon; 229 yd
    40 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in
    [209 m]/50 g): #1230 sienna,
    leg patt for two larger sizes.
    2 balls.
    go globe-trotting with
    g or g eo u s soc k s !
    I
    nternational sock knitting sensation Stephanie van der Linden
    shares an irresistible collection of 26 original designs inspired by
    global knitting traditions. In Around the World in Knitted Socks, you’ll
    travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and
    techniques.

    Using stitch motifs and colors, knitting techniques and construction details,
    the socks blend regional knitting traditions with Stephanie’s unique design flair.
    Drawing inspiration from signature local textiles such as Turkish kilim carpets,
    Japanese sashiko embroidery, Belgian lace, American quilts, and Scottish argyle
    tartan, each pattern is distinctly tied to both country and culture. You’ll also
    learn traditional knitting techniques including Estonian and Latvian braids,
    Norwegian stranded knitting, and Austrian twisted-stitch designs.

    Though each pattern in Around the World in Knitted Socks draws on a different
    global inspiration, the thoughtful construction and attention to detail are
    signature elements of Stephanie’s work and are showcased in both detailed
    photography and an illustrated glossary.

    stephanie van der linden is a knitwear designer


    based in Frankfurt, Germany. Her designs have appeared on
    Socken-Kreativ-Liste (a German Yahoo group) and in Twist
    Collective and Anna Crafts magazines. She is the author of six
    knitting books in German; this is the first book of her designs to
    be published in English.

    Paperback, 81⁄2 x 9, 144 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-230-6,


    $24.95, Available September 2010

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