When the book SOCK INNOVATION by Cookie A. came out last spring my friend Kathy and I both rushed to buy it.  Cookie was already well-known in the online sock knitting community and her book was not a disappointment.  Not only lovely patterns but a wealth of information for those interested in designing socks themselves.  Kathy and I  discussed the merits of various patterns and pondered yarn possibilities.

A couple of weeks ago we were slightly surprised to realise that a year later, neither of us had ever cast on for any project from the book.  So much to knit, so little time etc. etc. but this oversight had to be corrected.  We choose the pattern Wanida and both decided to use SISU sock yarn.  Cookie's patterns are complex and textural...just the sort of thing that looks best in a solid coloured yarn with good stitch definition like SISU.  The large range of colours meant we could both find something we liked. Learning a new technique like this on the small scale of a sock is much less daunting that on a full-size sweater. And knitting-along with a friend is a great way to motivate yourself, and two kniiters are often better than one when a little problem solving is required. Alana.