sixthandspringbooks.comPRINTED IN CHINA

Photography by Rose Callahan

and Marcus Tullis

Cathy Carron is one of knitting’s

most prolific and popular designers.

Her designs have appeared in Vogue

Knitting, Knit Simple, Interweave

Knits, and many other publications.

She has also written numerous books,

including the bestsellingHattitude,

Cowl Girls, and Short Story, all

published by Sixth&Spring Books.

Cathy lives with her husband in

New York City. hap

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CATHY CARRON

Just as she did for hats inHATTITUDE, cowls in COWLGIRLS, and crop tops in SHORTSTORY, Cathy Carron takes sockknitting—and all manner ofknees-down knits—to a new levelof creativity in HAPPY FEET.Longtime sock aficionados willfind fresh inspiration, and if you’venever knitted a pair you’ll be sureto start off on the right foot. Themore than 40 designs in thesepages include:

� dots & dashes: simply shapedsocks livened up with playfulstripes and polka dots.� with bells on: flirty and feminineabove-the-knee legwarmers withbell cuffs.� letter perfect:quick and comfyslippers with embroidered initials.� all in the family: a trio of cabledsocks for mother, child, and baby.� twinkle toes: toe-hugging sandalfooties embellished with beading.�do the twist: a modern takeon tube socks, with spiral ribsand bobbles.

These projects and many morewill make you and your feet head-over-heels happy!

$19.95 U.S.$21.95 CAN

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unique knits to knock your socks off

BLUE = Live area

Praise for other books by Cathy Carron:

“Filled with photos and visual cues

about how-to-wear, Cowl Girls canbe used literally as a pattern book or

stashed as an idea resource from which

to improvise your own collection of

totally tubular accessories.”

—Vogue Knitting

“[In Hattitude] Cathy Carron gives us

40 women’s hat patterns that will fly off

your needles. She approaches hats like

a chocolatier, with the understanding

that simple changes to a good base can

create astonishing variety.”

—Knitty.com

“Short Story is the third in Carron’s

impressive series on fashionable,

eminently knittable accessories. These

great layering pieces put the finishing

touch on an outfit as sweetly as frosting

finishes a cupcake.”

—Knit Simple

cathycarron

Only a designer as inventiveas Cathy Carron could turn theworld of sock knitting on itshead. Her terrific twists onsocks, slippers, legwarmers,knee-highs, and more make upa collection of more than 40designs unlike any you’veseen before.

happyfeetunique knitsto knock your socks off

Crafts � Knitting

$19.95 U.S.$21.95 CAN

ISBN: 978-1-936096-70-1

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CATHY CARRON

happyfeetunique knits to knock your socks off

NEW YORK

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Editorial DirectorJOY AQUILINO

Developmental EditorLISA SILVERMAN

Yarn EditorCHRISTINA BEHNKE

Supervising Patterns EditorLORI STEINBERG

Editorial AssistantJOHANNA LEVY

Contributing Patterns EditorsAMY DETJENRACHEL MAURER

PhotographyROSE CALLAHAN AND MARCUS TULLIS

Contributing Art DirectorKAY NIEDERLITZ

Stylist and Bookings ManagerKHALIAH JONES

Hair and Makeup

ELENA LYAKIR

Vice PresidentTRISHA MALCOLM

PublisherCARRIE KILMER

Creative DirectorJOE VIOR

Production ManagerDAVID JOINNIDES

PresidentART JOINNIDES

ChairmanJAY STEIN

Copyright © 2014 by Cathy Carron

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may bereproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopy-ing, recording, or information storage-and-retrievalsystems—without written permission of the publisher.

The written instructions, photographs, designs, projects,and patterns are intended for the personal, noncommer-cial use of the retail purchaser and are under federalcopyright laws; they are not to be reproduced in any formfor commercial use. Permission is granted to photocopypatterns for the personal use of the retail purchaser.

Library of Congress Catalog-in-Publication DataHappy feet: unique knits to knock your socks off /Cathy Carron.— First Edition.pages cmISBN: 978-1-936096-4-70-11. Knitting—Patterns. I. TitleTT825.K648 2014746.43’2—dc23

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contents22 the net set Mesh Stockings

18 gettin’ ziggy Chevron Striped Socks

12 socks that rock The Fundamentals of Footwear

10 introduction Get a Leg Up

26 walking on air Travel Slippers

30 forward bend Yoga Socks

34 with bells on Bell Cuff Legwarmers

38 do the twist Spiral Tube Socks

42 pom queen St. John’s Wort Knee Socks

46 sockets Pocket Calf Socks

62 letter perfect Monogram Slippers

58 zip it Ankle Zip Legwarmers

54 cuff ’em Reverse-Inverse Ankle Socks

50 rise & shine Sequin Sandal Footies

66 dots & dashes Colorwork Socks

70 ribs with sauce Zigzag Legwarmers

74 bob & weave Bobble & Vine Ankle Socks

78 drop-dead gorgeous Drop-Stitch Legwarmers

82 all in the family Mother & Daughter Socks

86 echo of deco Graphic Knee Socks

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102 festive feet Holiday Ankle Socks

98 ooh-la-lace Lacy Stirrup Stockings

94 never felt better Felted Scuff Slippers

90 layer cake Tiered Cuff Socks

106 solids & stripes Chunky Booties

110 garden variety Clog Sock Set

114 gather ’round House Socks

118 twinkle toes Sandal Toe Huggers

122 dyed in the wool Variegated Ankle Socks

126 sweet tee Summer Socks

140 bonus pattern Mini Sock Garland

136 fur sure Texture and Fur Socks

134 soft wear Angora Tube Socks

130 in the bag Foot Snuggly Sack

145 tools, tips, & techniques146 back to basics Classic Ankle Socks

150 abbreviations, etc.153 essential techniques159 resources160 index

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gettin’ ziggyBasic stripes on the foot and zigzags on the leg

are a fun and funky combination.

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do the twistThe tube sock with a new spin: bobbles

at the top, spiraling legs, and flashy feet.

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zip itThe zippers at the bottoms of these

ribbed legwarmers helpensure a snug fit and sleek style.

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garden varietyMix and match these three pieces

to keep your feet toasty and dry in outdoor clogs.

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Be Sweet1315 BridgewaySausalito, CA 94965www.besweetproducts.com

Berroco, Inc.1 Tupperware Drive, Suite 4North Smithfield, RI02896-6815www.berroco.com

Brown Sheep Company100662 County Road 16Mitchell, NE 69357www.brownsheep.com

Bryson Distributingbrysonknits.com

Cartwright’s Sequinswww.ccartwright.com

Cascade Yarns1224 Andover Park EastTukwila, WA 98188www.cascadeyarns.com

Classic Elite Yarns122 Western AvenueLowell, MA 01851www.classiceliteyarns.com

Debbie BlissDistributed by Knitting Fever (KFI)www.debbieblissonline.com

Fire Mountain Gems1 Fire Mountain WayGrants Pass, OR 97526www.firemountaingems.com

Knitting Fever (KFI)P.O. Box 336315 Bayview AvenueAmityville, NY 11701www.knittingfever.com

Koigu Wool DesignsP.O. Box 158Chatsworth, ONN0H 1G0 Canadawww.koigu.com

Lorna’s Laces4229 N. Honore St.Chicago, IL 60613www.lornaslaces.net

Louet North America3425 Hands Rd,Prescott, ONK0E 1T0 Canadawww.louet.com

Madelinetosh7515 Benbrook PkwyBenbrook, TX 76126madelinetosh.com

Misti Alpaca YarnsIn the U.S.:P.O. Box 2532Glen Ellyn, IL 60138www.mistialpaca.comIn Canada:Old Mill Knitting CompanyF.G. P.O. Box 81176Ancaster, ONL9G 4X2 Canadawww.oldmillknitting.com

NoroDistributed by Knitting Fever (KFI)

Quince & Co.www.quinceandco.com

Schachenmayr Regiaus.schachenmayr.com/regia

SchulanaDistributed by SkacelCollection, Inc.

Skacel Collection, Inc.www.skacelknitting.com

Spud & ChloëBlue Sky AlpacasAttn: Spud & ChloëP.O. Box 88Cedar, MN 55011www.spudandchloe.com

Tanglewood Fiber Creationswww.tanglewoodfibercreations.com

resources

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AAabbreviations 150acknowledgments 6–7all in the family 82–85

BBback to basics 146–149bob & weave 74–77

CCcables 157chain, crochet 158chain, embroidery 154circular needles 153cuff ’em 54–57

DDdo the twist 38–41dots & dashes 66–69double-pointed needles 153drop-dead gorgeous 78–81dyed in the wool 122–125

EEecho of deco 86–89

FFFair Isle 156festive feet 102–105forward bend 30–33fur sure 136–139

GGgarden variety 110–113gather ’round 114–117gauge 151gettin’ ziggy 18–21glossary 152

IIin the bag 130–133introduction 10–11

JJjoy of socks, the 142–145

KKKitchener stitch 154

LLlayer cake 90–93letter perfect 62–65long-tail cast-on 158

MMmetric conversion 151

NNneedle sizes 150net set, the 22–25never felt better 94–97

OOooh-la-lace 98–101

PPpicking up stitches 155pom queen 42–45

RRresources 159ribs with sauce 70–73rise & shine 50–53

SSskill levels key 150sockets 46–49socks that rock 12–17soft wear 134–135solids & stripes 106–109stitches, basic 152sweet tee 126–129

TTtechniques, essential 153–158twinkle toes 118–121

WWwalking on air 26–29with bells on 34–37

YYyarn overs 156yarn weights, standard 151

ZZzip it 58–61

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sixthandspringbooks.comPRINTED IN CHINA

Photography by Rose Callahan

and Marcus Tullis

Cathy Carron is one of knitting’s

most prolific and popular designers.

Her designs have appeared in Vogue

Knitting, Knit Simple, Interweave

Knits, and many other publications.

She has also written numerous books,

including the bestsellingHattitude,

Cowl Girls, and Short Story, all

published by Sixth&Spring Books.

Cathy lives with her husband in

New York City. hap

pyfe

et unique knitsto knock your socks off

CATHY CARRON

Just as she did for hats inHATTITUDE, cowls in COWLGIRLS, and crop tops in SHORTSTORY, Cathy Carron takes sockknitting—and all manner ofknees-down knits—to a new levelof creativity in HAPPY FEET.Longtime sock aficionados willfind fresh inspiration, and if you’venever knitted a pair you’ll be sureto start off on the right foot. Themore than 40 designs in thesepages include:

� dots & dashes: simply shapedsocks livened up with playfulstripes and polka dots.� with bells on: flirty and feminineabove-the-knee legwarmers withbell cuffs.� letter perfect:quick and comfyslippers with embroidered initials.� all in the family: a trio of cabledsocks for mother, child, and baby.� twinkle toes: toe-hugging sandalfooties embellished with beading.�do the twist: a modern takeon tube socks, with spiral ribsand bobbles.

These projects and many morewill make you and your feet head-over-heels happy!

$19.95 U.S.$21.95 CAN

hap

pyfeet

un

iqu

ek

nits

tok

nock

you

rsock

soff

cathy

carron

happyfeetcathycarron

unique knits to knock your socks off

BLUE = Live area

Praise for other books by Cathy Carron:

“Filled with photos and visual cues

about how-to-wear, Cowl Girls canbe used literally as a pattern book or

stashed as an idea resource from which

to improvise your own collection of

totally tubular accessories.”

—Vogue Knitting

“[In Hattitude] Cathy Carron gives us

40 women’s hat patterns that will fly off

your needles. She approaches hats like

a chocolatier, with the understanding

that simple changes to a good base can

create astonishing variety.”

—Knitty.com

“Short Story is the third in Carron’s

impressive series on fashionable,

eminently knittable accessories. These

great layering pieces put the finishing

touch on an outfit as sweetly as frosting

finishes a cupcake.”

—Knit Simple

cathycarron

Only a designer as inventiveas Cathy Carron could turn theworld of sock knitting on itshead. Her terrific twists onsocks, slippers, legwarmers,knee-highs, and more make upa collection of more than 40designs unlike any you’veseen before.

happyfeetunique knitsto knock your socks off

Crafts � Knitting

$19.95 U.S.$21.95 CAN

ISBN: 978-1-936096-70-1

9 7 8 1 9 3 6 0 9 6 7 0 1

5 1 9 9 5

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