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Popular knitwear designer Cathy Carron has gone from head (her bestselling Hattitude) to toe, with this unique collection of socks, stockings, legwarmers, slippers, sandal socks, and more. Perfect for advanced beginner to advanced knitters, the more than 40 fashion-forward designs offer a variety of fun styles and challenges, including tube or spiral shapes, turned heels, afterthought heels, and toe-up. A helpful introduction gives readers a leg up on terminology, sizing, and fiber choices.
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sixthandspringbooks.comPRINTED IN CHINA
Photography by Rose Callahan
and Marcus Tullis
Cathy Carron is one of knitting’s
most prolific and popular designers.
Her designs have appeared in Vogue
Knitting, Knit Simple, Interweave
Knits, and many other publications.
She has also written numerous books,
including the bestsellingHattitude,
Cowl Girls, and Short Story, all
published by Sixth&Spring Books.
Cathy lives with her husband in
New York City. hap
pyfe
et unique knitsto knock your socks off
CATHY CARRON
Just as she did for hats inHATTITUDE, cowls in COWLGIRLS, and crop tops in SHORTSTORY, Cathy Carron takes sockknitting—and all manner ofknees-down knits—to a new levelof creativity in HAPPY FEET.Longtime sock aficionados willfind fresh inspiration, and if you’venever knitted a pair you’ll be sureto start off on the right foot. Themore than 40 designs in thesepages include:
� dots & dashes: simply shapedsocks livened up with playfulstripes and polka dots.� with bells on: flirty and feminineabove-the-knee legwarmers withbell cuffs.� letter perfect:quick and comfyslippers with embroidered initials.� all in the family: a trio of cabledsocks for mother, child, and baby.� twinkle toes: toe-hugging sandalfooties embellished with beading.�do the twist: a modern takeon tube socks, with spiral ribsand bobbles.
These projects and many morewill make you and your feet head-over-heels happy!
$19.95 U.S.$21.95 CAN
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Praise for other books by Cathy Carron:
“Filled with photos and visual cues
about how-to-wear, Cowl Girls canbe used literally as a pattern book or
stashed as an idea resource from which
to improvise your own collection of
totally tubular accessories.”
—Vogue Knitting
“[In Hattitude] Cathy Carron gives us
40 women’s hat patterns that will fly off
your needles. She approaches hats like
a chocolatier, with the understanding
that simple changes to a good base can
create astonishing variety.”
—Knitty.com
“Short Story is the third in Carron’s
impressive series on fashionable,
eminently knittable accessories. These
great layering pieces put the finishing
touch on an outfit as sweetly as frosting
finishes a cupcake.”
—Knit Simple
cathycarron
Only a designer as inventiveas Cathy Carron could turn theworld of sock knitting on itshead. Her terrific twists onsocks, slippers, legwarmers,knee-highs, and more make upa collection of more than 40designs unlike any you’veseen before.
happyfeetunique knitsto knock your socks off
Crafts � Knitting
$19.95 U.S.$21.95 CAN
ISBN: 978-1-936096-70-1
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CATHY CARRON
happyfeetunique knits to knock your socks off
NEW YORK
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Editorial DirectorJOY AQUILINO
Developmental EditorLISA SILVERMAN
Yarn EditorCHRISTINA BEHNKE
Supervising Patterns EditorLORI STEINBERG
Editorial AssistantJOHANNA LEVY
Contributing Patterns EditorsAMY DETJENRACHEL MAURER
PhotographyROSE CALLAHAN AND MARCUS TULLIS
Contributing Art DirectorKAY NIEDERLITZ
Stylist and Bookings ManagerKHALIAH JONES
Hair and Makeup
ELENA LYAKIR
Vice PresidentTRISHA MALCOLM
PublisherCARRIE KILMER
Creative DirectorJOE VIOR
Production ManagerDAVID JOINNIDES
PresidentART JOINNIDES
ChairmanJAY STEIN
Copyright © 2014 by Cathy Carron
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may bereproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopy-ing, recording, or information storage-and-retrievalsystems—without written permission of the publisher.
The written instructions, photographs, designs, projects,and patterns are intended for the personal, noncommer-cial use of the retail purchaser and are under federalcopyright laws; they are not to be reproduced in any formfor commercial use. Permission is granted to photocopypatterns for the personal use of the retail purchaser.
Library of Congress Catalog-in-Publication DataHappy feet: unique knits to knock your socks off /Cathy Carron.— First Edition.pages cmISBN: 978-1-936096-4-70-11. Knitting—Patterns. I. TitleTT825.K648 2014746.43’2—dc23
2013029783
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contents22 the net set Mesh Stockings
18 gettin’ ziggy Chevron Striped Socks
12 socks that rock The Fundamentals of Footwear
10 introduction Get a Leg Up
26 walking on air Travel Slippers
30 forward bend Yoga Socks
34 with bells on Bell Cuff Legwarmers
38 do the twist Spiral Tube Socks
42 pom queen St. John’s Wort Knee Socks
46 sockets Pocket Calf Socks
62 letter perfect Monogram Slippers
58 zip it Ankle Zip Legwarmers
54 cuff ’em Reverse-Inverse Ankle Socks
50 rise & shine Sequin Sandal Footies
66 dots & dashes Colorwork Socks
70 ribs with sauce Zigzag Legwarmers
74 bob & weave Bobble & Vine Ankle Socks
78 drop-dead gorgeous Drop-Stitch Legwarmers
82 all in the family Mother & Daughter Socks
86 echo of deco Graphic Knee Socks
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102 festive feet Holiday Ankle Socks
98 ooh-la-lace Lacy Stirrup Stockings
94 never felt better Felted Scuff Slippers
90 layer cake Tiered Cuff Socks
106 solids & stripes Chunky Booties
110 garden variety Clog Sock Set
114 gather ’round House Socks
118 twinkle toes Sandal Toe Huggers
122 dyed in the wool Variegated Ankle Socks
126 sweet tee Summer Socks
140 bonus pattern Mini Sock Garland
136 fur sure Texture and Fur Socks
134 soft wear Angora Tube Socks
130 in the bag Foot Snuggly Sack
145 tools, tips, & techniques146 back to basics Classic Ankle Socks
150 abbreviations, etc.153 essential techniques159 resources160 index
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gettin’ ziggyBasic stripes on the foot and zigzags on the leg
are a fun and funky combination.
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do the twistThe tube sock with a new spin: bobbles
at the top, spiraling legs, and flashy feet.
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zip itThe zippers at the bottoms of these
ribbed legwarmers helpensure a snug fit and sleek style.
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garden varietyMix and match these three pieces
to keep your feet toasty and dry in outdoor clogs.
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Be Sweet1315 BridgewaySausalito, CA 94965www.besweetproducts.com
Berroco, Inc.1 Tupperware Drive, Suite 4North Smithfield, RI02896-6815www.berroco.com
Brown Sheep Company100662 County Road 16Mitchell, NE 69357www.brownsheep.com
Bryson Distributingbrysonknits.com
Cartwright’s Sequinswww.ccartwright.com
Cascade Yarns1224 Andover Park EastTukwila, WA 98188www.cascadeyarns.com
Classic Elite Yarns122 Western AvenueLowell, MA 01851www.classiceliteyarns.com
Debbie BlissDistributed by Knitting Fever (KFI)www.debbieblissonline.com
Fire Mountain Gems1 Fire Mountain WayGrants Pass, OR 97526www.firemountaingems.com
Knitting Fever (KFI)P.O. Box 336315 Bayview AvenueAmityville, NY 11701www.knittingfever.com
Koigu Wool DesignsP.O. Box 158Chatsworth, ONN0H 1G0 Canadawww.koigu.com
Lorna’s Laces4229 N. Honore St.Chicago, IL 60613www.lornaslaces.net
Louet North America3425 Hands Rd,Prescott, ONK0E 1T0 Canadawww.louet.com
Madelinetosh7515 Benbrook PkwyBenbrook, TX 76126madelinetosh.com
Misti Alpaca YarnsIn the U.S.:P.O. Box 2532Glen Ellyn, IL 60138www.mistialpaca.comIn Canada:Old Mill Knitting CompanyF.G. P.O. Box 81176Ancaster, ONL9G 4X2 Canadawww.oldmillknitting.com
NoroDistributed by Knitting Fever (KFI)
Quince & Co.www.quinceandco.com
Schachenmayr Regiaus.schachenmayr.com/regia
SchulanaDistributed by SkacelCollection, Inc.
Skacel Collection, Inc.www.skacelknitting.com
Spud & ChloëBlue Sky AlpacasAttn: Spud & ChloëP.O. Box 88Cedar, MN 55011www.spudandchloe.com
Tanglewood Fiber Creationswww.tanglewoodfibercreations.com
resources
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AAabbreviations 150acknowledgments 6–7all in the family 82–85
BBback to basics 146–149bob & weave 74–77
CCcables 157chain, crochet 158chain, embroidery 154circular needles 153cuff ’em 54–57
DDdo the twist 38–41dots & dashes 66–69double-pointed needles 153drop-dead gorgeous 78–81dyed in the wool 122–125
EEecho of deco 86–89
FFFair Isle 156festive feet 102–105forward bend 30–33fur sure 136–139
GGgarden variety 110–113gather ’round 114–117gauge 151gettin’ ziggy 18–21glossary 152
IIin the bag 130–133introduction 10–11
JJjoy of socks, the 142–145
KKKitchener stitch 154
LLlayer cake 90–93letter perfect 62–65long-tail cast-on 158
MMmetric conversion 151
NNneedle sizes 150net set, the 22–25never felt better 94–97
OOooh-la-lace 98–101
PPpicking up stitches 155pom queen 42–45
RRresources 159ribs with sauce 70–73rise & shine 50–53
SSskill levels key 150sockets 46–49socks that rock 12–17soft wear 134–135solids & stripes 106–109stitches, basic 152sweet tee 126–129
TTtechniques, essential 153–158twinkle toes 118–121
WWwalking on air 26–29with bells on 34–37
YYyarn overs 156yarn weights, standard 151
ZZzip it 58–61
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sixthandspringbooks.comPRINTED IN CHINA
Photography by Rose Callahan
and Marcus Tullis
Cathy Carron is one of knitting’s
most prolific and popular designers.
Her designs have appeared in Vogue
Knitting, Knit Simple, Interweave
Knits, and many other publications.
She has also written numerous books,
including the bestsellingHattitude,
Cowl Girls, and Short Story, all
published by Sixth&Spring Books.
Cathy lives with her husband in
New York City. hap
pyfe
et unique knitsto knock your socks off
CATHY CARRON
Just as she did for hats inHATTITUDE, cowls in COWLGIRLS, and crop tops in SHORTSTORY, Cathy Carron takes sockknitting—and all manner ofknees-down knits—to a new levelof creativity in HAPPY FEET.Longtime sock aficionados willfind fresh inspiration, and if you’venever knitted a pair you’ll be sureto start off on the right foot. Themore than 40 designs in thesepages include:
� dots & dashes: simply shapedsocks livened up with playfulstripes and polka dots.� with bells on: flirty and feminineabove-the-knee legwarmers withbell cuffs.� letter perfect:quick and comfyslippers with embroidered initials.� all in the family: a trio of cabledsocks for mother, child, and baby.� twinkle toes: toe-hugging sandalfooties embellished with beading.�do the twist: a modern takeon tube socks, with spiral ribsand bobbles.
These projects and many morewill make you and your feet head-over-heels happy!
$19.95 U.S.$21.95 CAN
hap
pyfeet
un
iqu
ek
nits
tok
nock
you
rsock
soff
cathy
carron
happyfeetcathycarron
unique knits to knock your socks off
BLUE = Live area
Praise for other books by Cathy Carron:
“Filled with photos and visual cues
about how-to-wear, Cowl Girls canbe used literally as a pattern book or
stashed as an idea resource from which
to improvise your own collection of
totally tubular accessories.”
—Vogue Knitting
“[In Hattitude] Cathy Carron gives us
40 women’s hat patterns that will fly off
your needles. She approaches hats like
a chocolatier, with the understanding
that simple changes to a good base can
create astonishing variety.”
—Knitty.com
“Short Story is the third in Carron’s
impressive series on fashionable,
eminently knittable accessories. These
great layering pieces put the finishing
touch on an outfit as sweetly as frosting
finishes a cupcake.”
—Knit Simple
cathycarron
Only a designer as inventiveas Cathy Carron could turn theworld of sock knitting on itshead. Her terrific twists onsocks, slippers, legwarmers,knee-highs, and more make upa collection of more than 40designs unlike any you’veseen before.
happyfeetunique knitsto knock your socks off
Crafts � Knitting
$19.95 U.S.$21.95 CAN
ISBN: 978-1-936096-70-1
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