I actually purchased Charlene Schurch's second sock book, "More Sensational Knitted Socks," first. I saw it in the library and purchased it when I began knitting socks for others, who weren't readily available for fitting. The photos also proved useful in determining sock styles that appealed to the intended gift recipient.
Her first book, "Sensational Knitted Socks," serves the same purpose but also provides more of the basics of sock knitting. It does, however, presume a basic knitting skill level. Read more ...