socKs

around the world in knitted

26
inspired
designs

stephanie van der linden

C o n te n ts
F or w a r d
Knitting Around the World

the
scent of
l av e n d e r

PROJECTS

A l p i n e G low F r a n co n i a n B e a dwo r k The Green Isle

Germany Germany Ireland
D e l f t B lu e B r u s s e l s L ac e Vac at i o n i n t h e M o u n ta i n s
The Netherlands Belgium Switzerland
Fresh Breeze In the Hub of T h e S c e n t o f L av e n d e r
Denmark Fas h i o n France
Italy
By t h e Fj o r ds F e m i n i n e L ac e
Norway In Traditional Spain
Co st u m e
T r a d i t i o n a l St i tc h Austria Route 66
Pat t e r n s United States
Estonia C l as s i c K i l i m
Turkey Co lo r s o f t h e A n d e s
Co lo r f u l Fo l k lo r e South America
Latvia In the Highlands
Scotland R i ot o f Co lo r
N o r d i c I n s p i r at i o n Morocco
Sweden k n i t sa m p l e r
England Herringbone from Kiel
Fa r E ast e r n F l a i r Germany
Japan On the Aran Isle
Ireland
L i st e n to yo u r
Wa n d e r lu st Tea Time
Armenia England
in the
h i g h l a n ds

fa r
e ast e r n
flair

fresh
breeze

by t h e
fj o r ds

c l ass i c
kilim
 delft blue
the netherlands

W ith minimal influence from neighboring

countries, Dutch knitting designs have remained
very distinctive. Stranded knitting patterns in strong, clear
colors reflect inspiration from embroidery and quilting as well
as ceramic tiles and stoneware.

Finished size Needles

9¼" (23.5 cm) foot
circumference and 10"
(25.5 cm) long from
back of heel to tip of toe.
To fit U.S. women’s
shoe sizes 8–10½
(European sizes 39–41).
Yarn
Fingering (Super Fine #1).
shown here: Regia 4-ply
(75% wool, 25% nylon; 229 yd
[209m]/50 g): #1988 blue,
#1992 natural, #2002 red,
and #1994 loden (green),
1 ball each.
U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm): set of
5 double-pointed (dpn), or
2 circular (cir) needles. Adjust
needle size if necessary
to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
2 markers (m); waste yarn
for provisional CO; tapestry
needle.
Gauge
36 sts and 40 rnds = 4"
(10 cm) in charted patt.
Note
This design lends itself to
being worked on two circular
needles instead of dpn.
vacation in
the mountains
switzerland

T he Alpine influence appears in Swiss knitting in the

prevalence of traveling stitches, worked literally with
a twist. Richly patterned stockings are an important part of the
traditional costume of both men and women.

Finished size Needles

7¾ (8, 8)" (19.5 [20.5,
20.5] cm) foot circumference
and 9¼ (9½, 10)" (23.5 [24,
25.5] cm) long from back of
heel to tip of toe. To fit U.S.
women’s shoe sizes 5–6½
(7–8½, 9–10½) (European
sizes 36–37 [38–39, 40–41]).
Socks shown measure 9½"
(24 cm) long.
Yarn
Fingering (Super Fine #1).
shown here: Regia 4-ply (75%
wool, 25% nylon; 229 yd
[209 m]/50 g): #1230 sienna,
2 balls.
U.S. size 0 (2 mm) for smallest
size, or U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm)
for two larger sizes: set of 5
double-pointed needles (dpn).
Adjust needle size if necessary
to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
Marker (m); cable needle
(cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge
37 sts and 42 rnds = 4"
(10 cm) in leg patt for
smallest size; 36 sts and
40 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in
leg patt for two larger sizes.
go globe-trotting with
g or g eo u s soc k s !
I
nternational sock knitting sensation Stephanie van der Linden
shares an irresistible collection of 26 original designs inspired by
global knitting traditions. In Around the World in Knitted Socks, you’ll
travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and
techniques.

Using stitch motifs and colors, knitting techniques and construction details,
the socks blend regional knitting traditions with Stephanie’s unique design flair.
Drawing inspiration from signature local textiles such as Turkish kilim carpets,
Japanese sashiko embroidery, Belgian lace, American quilts, and Scottish argyle
tartan, each pattern is distinctly tied to both country and culture. You’ll also
learn traditional knitting techniques including Estonian and Latvian braids,
Norwegian stranded knitting, and Austrian twisted-stitch designs.

Though each pattern in Around the World in Knitted Socks draws on a different
global inspiration, the thoughtful construction and attention to detail are
signature elements of Stephanie’s work and are showcased in both detailed
photography and an illustrated glossary.

stephanie van der linden is a knitwear designer

based in Frankfurt, Germany. Her designs have appeared on
Socken-Kreativ-Liste (a German Yahoo group) and in Twist
Collective and Anna Crafts magazines. She is the author of six
knitting books in German; this is the first book of her designs to
be published in English.

Paperback, 81⁄2 x 9, 144 pages, ISBN 978-1-59668-230-6,

$24.95, Available September 2010