The Sock Obsession by Summer Lee

From Summer Lee, sock knitting guru and author of reader favorite The Sock Project, a fun new collection of patterns for making socks in every shape and size, all in her signature palette of neon bright colors

This colorful volume presents a variety of sock styles, from boot socks and ankle socks to loafer and cuffed styles, and a universe of techniques. Try your hand at cables, colorwork, ribs, and textured knitting with 25 easy-to-follow patterns, then customize your designs to make dozens of different looks!

Chapters offer traditional Scandinavian and European sock designs, mod designs that would make MoMA proud, and socks with whimsical motifs like mushrooms, sheep, and lobsters!

Socks are perennial favorites because they’re addictively quick to make, require far less yarn than scarves or sweaters, and can be easily customized to fit. This patten collection provides a fun way to learn all sorts of techniques, and the instructions are progressive, meaning new knitters can start at the beginning and learn the basics before advancing to harder projects.

And experts can turn to the patterns they’re most excited to make and dive right in.

About Summer Lee

Summer lives in a cozy craftsman bungalow in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her husband Dave, their two teenagers and their two dogs.

Summer has been knitting for almost 20 years, and designing sock patterns since 2020. She LOVES color and finding surprising and delightful color stories is her favorite part of the design process.

Summer has now published two books on the fun of sock knitting and shares helpful tips across her website and social media channels. She also has a weekly knitting podcast where she shares her current projects, book recommendations, helpful tips, and more!

• Publisher: Abrams
• Edition: BC Paperback
• Publication: 22 January 2026
• ISBN 13/EAN: 9781419780462
• Size: 178x229 mm
• Pages: 192