TAUNTON PRESS-Socktopus. Are you in search of the perfect sock? Look no further! Socktopus is packed with seventeen fabulous patterns to wear or make as gifts. British sock-designer Alice Yu provides aspiring knitters with clear instructions on topics such as how to master turning a heel; sizing a sole; and fitting a high arch. A comprehensive section on fiber and yarns will delight yarn junkies while newcomers to the world of handknit socks will find themselves addicted. All patterns include color photographs and written instructions. Charts and technique-specific photographs are included where applicable. Author: Alice Yu. Softcover; 160 pages. Imported.