Crochet. SOCKS from A to Z. Complete practical guide to sock knitting: techniques, constructions, calculations

A complete practical guide to crocheting socks, created based on more than 30 years of experience of Marina Annenkova and the methodology of her school "Knit Well!". This publication collects 10 master classes on knitting socks of different constructions, knitting styles, with various toe and heel options, patterns, and details. The author explains the features of crocheted fabric in detail, the principles of achieving elasticity, the rules for selecting yarn and hooks, discusses working with samples and calculating density, converting measurements into stitches and rows. Special attention is given to cross knitting, short rows, neat color changes, invisible decreases, and other techniques that allow for precise fit and neat appearance. The book is suitable for those who already know how to crochet and want to learn to knit socks with a perfect fit – comfortable, practical, and beautiful. The reader will not only knit several models based on detailed descriptions but also understand the construction of a sock, learn to perform individual calculations, and combine elements of different models. This is a systematic and at the same time inspiring approach to crocheting socks – for pleasure, comfort, and confidence in the result.