ABRAMS PUBLISHING-Stewart; Tabori & Chang Books: Knitted Socks East and West. Whether short or long; fine or bulky; simple or complex; each of the thirty designs in this book are named after an intriguing aspect of Japanese culture. The leg of the Origami knee socks appears to fold in and out; the Sumo slipper socks are named after the heavy organic movement of the cables in their thick yarn and the Ikebana knee socks highlight a textural floral design. Step-by-step text and easy-to-read charts are included for each design along with illustrated directions for the Japanese stitch-work in the projects. Author: Judy Sumner. Softcover: 144 pages. Imported.