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The next time you pick up a skein, you wont have to wonder what to do with it. The yarn lover s ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetimethis title suitable for knitters who want to understand the ins and outs of sock knitting from the yarn up and create a perfect pair of socks every time. But as we know, perfection is often a fleeting notion. The ultimate guide to understanding, using, and loving this most fabulous fiber. The yarn lover s ultimate guide to creating socks that fit well, feel great, and last a lifetime parkes, clara on. My hope is that these socks will start you on your own sockknitting journey.