The Little Sock Knitting Book

 

The Little Sock Knitting Book is a sock knitting guide with tutorials from a collection of designers, curated by Christophorus Verlag. Originally published in German in 2024, this English language translation was out 26th Aug 2025 from Fox Chapel on their Landauer imprint. It's 48 pages and is available in paperback format.

This is a cute book with beginner to intermediate friendly patterns which will appeal to a wide range of readers. It's set up as a meny, choose from the toe finishes, choose a heel option, some different cast-ons, and different finishes. There are some patterns and options for sock bodies including surface patterns, colorwork, and lace options.

There is a very short, very abbreviated technique and how-to guide but readers shouldn't expect to use this as a learn-to-knit primer unless they also have access to a teacher/friend/youtube. Overall, it's a very short book. Also, the wear and tear that socks get is very different from sweaters, hats, and other items, and readers who rely on acrylic yarns for socks are likely going to be disappointed. European yarns (even with manmade fibres) are a different quality from what can be found at Hobby Lobby. 

Three stars. It's a very short booklet and could be useful for intermediate knitters as a resource to learn new heels, toes, and finishes. 

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.