With patterns divided into two sections by top-down and toe-up construction, Sock Knitting Master Class explores techniques, such as cables, twisted stitches, lace, stranded colorwork, entrelac, shadow knitting, and intarsia worked in the round. You'll discover inventive ways to start and end socks, shape heels and toes, and knit soles. With Sock Knitting Master Class, you?ll be knitting like the pros in no time!Sock Knitting Master Class is an all-star assembly of the most inventive and exciting designers working with socks today, including Cookie A, Kathryn Alexander, Nancy Bush, Cat Bordhi.;Cover; Title Page; Contents; Mastering Good Sock Design; Fit; Comfort; Yarn and Gauge; Needle Choice; Heels; Toes; Aesthetics; PROJECTS; Top-Down Construction; Top-Down Bind-Offs; Top-Down Cast-Ons; Asymmetrical Cables; French Market Socks; Almondine; Happy-Go-Lucky Boot Socks; Thigh-High Stripes; Rose Ribs; Twisted-Stitch Stockings; Knot Socks; Mock Cables and Lace; Slip-n-Slide; Toe-Up Construction; Toe-Up Cast-Ons; Toe-Up Bind-Offs; Up-Down Entrelac; Bulgarian Blooms; Stealth Argyles; Terpander; Half-Stranded Socks; Pussy Willow Stockings; Toe-Up Travelers; Glossary; Contributors.