The Sock Obsession, a colorful volume by Summer Lee, sock knitting guru and author of reader favorite The Sock Project, presents a variety of sock styles from boot socks and ankle socks to loafer and cuffed styles, and a universe of techniques. Try your hand at cables, colorwork, ribs and textured knitting with 25 easy-to-follow patterns, then customize your designs to make dozens of different looks!

The chapters offer traditional Scandinavian and European sock designs, mod designs that would make MoMA proud and socks with whimsical motifs like mushrooms, sheep and lobsters!

Socks are perennial favorites because they’re addictively quick to make, require far less yarn than scarves or sweaters, and can be easily customized to fit. This patten collection provides a fun way to learn all sorts of techniques, and the instructions are progressive, meaning new knitters can start at the beginning and learn the basics before advancing to harder projects.