Cat Bordhi (1951–2020)

A book filled with good, clear tips on customizing the design and fit of socks. A few of the cuff techniques provide more excitement than they're worth, but Bordhi has a playful taste in patterns and it's overall a good resource for sock knitters.

Though not expertly crafted, this story drew me in. There's a journey in both physical and liminal space, the stillness of the forest, fiber arts, and the promise of something stable and permanent under the transient physical nature of things, a message that is especially comforting to me in 2020. It was not a surprise to learn that Bordhi was influenced by Eckhart Tolle. I kind of want to check out her knitting books and tutorials now.

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 show more 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. show less

I bought this book when caught up in the frenzy of being amazed at her boundless creativity that you can't help but feel at the end of a knitting workshop with her. I was curious as to where that ability to make connections that others don't would take her in writing a novel; after all, where it takes her when she'd got yarn and needles in her hands is pretty amazing.

Then, I let the book rest on my shelf for years, untouched. I'm sorry I waited so long. This is a wonderful tale about two show more children learning about the magic of nature, and the nature of magic and the interconnectedness of all things. Thanks Cat! show less