The heel is the most daunting part of knitting socks, and with the patterns in this book you get to just skip that part Perfect for first-time sock knitters, the variety of styles and colors in this book will also make it appealing even for seasoned sock knitters looking for a fun, easy take-along project. Styles range from ribbing and lace patterns to colorful stripes and Fair Isle patterns. Includes 31 patterns for adult and children's sizes. The 7 x 9 book size is perfect for tossing in your knitting bag, and with no heel to have to stop and concentrate on, you can work on these socks wherever you go