I love this book. I typically always have some pattern 'on the needles' from this book. ( )

I love knitting socks, but find it difficult to knit ones for myself that fit just right (most sock patterns are written for a much smaller foot than I happen to have). A friend recommended New Pathways for Sock Knitters because of Bordhi's innovative construction ideas and because she offers master patterns that you can customize to fit your foot perfectly.

In addition to the master patterns, Bordhi provides a number of different variations, both practical and whimsical. There's enough in this book to keep any sock knitter busy for quite some time.

I recently knit "Bartholomew's Tantalizing Socks". The pattern follows Bordhi's "Sky Sock Architecture" and is knit from the top down with increases over the arch (along the edge of the decorative stitch pattern). It uses a linen-stitch to play up the color changes in hand-painted yarn and has a sexy slit cuff.

The socks were a gift. I trusted the pattern and they ended up fitting perfectly (photo).

I'm definitely going to knit myself a pair of these socks. I loved everything about the project. I'm really interested in the Coriolis architecture (it has a wonderful spiral feature) so I'll probably attempt one of those patterns on my next foray into sock innovation.

More specifics at morsie reads. ( )

Excellent! Very creative ways of making socks. The instructions are clear, but you have to read the first couple of chapters to understand them. ( )

Cat Bordhi is a genius! ( )

A knitting book worth reading cover-to-cover.

Great photographs and illustrations, an engaging style, clear instructions, and beautiful page layout. Bordhi has a growing track record as a brilliant innovator of techniques and engineering in knitting, and this book helps cement that reputation. From one "eureka" moment, she finds an incredible variety of design inspirations, each explored with detailed patterns and general instructions to create your own.

My only reservation is that the first sock I tried to make from this book is oddly sized. I'm certain that the fault here is mine, not the book's, and that I will have to adapt instructions rather than following them blindly. ( )