Every knitter understands the allure of sock yarn. It slips easily into a handbag, comes in endless variations, and represents a dazzling array of possibilities. Best of all, it's relatively inexpensive, making it an affordable splurge. And knitting stores are devoting more and more shelf space to the ever-growing range of choices. As a result, many knitters find themselves with veritable "collections" of sock yarn -- dozens, sometimes even hundreds of skeins -- in their stash.Forturately, sock yarn can be used for more than simply keeping toes toasty. In Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Patterns That Go Way Beyond Socks!, veteran knitter Judith Durant has chosen not simply inventive sock patterns but also more than 5 dozen inspired patterns for other items that can be created from a single skein of sock yarn. The latest in Storey's enormously popular One-skein Wonders series, Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders offers one-of-a-kind patterns for baby clothes,mottens, scarves, hats, jewelry, cozies, bags...even a dog sweater and a lampshade!Contributed by yarn shops and designers throughout North America, the patterns are as fetching as they are fun to knit. Knitters of every skill level will find tantalizing challenges; some knit up in fewer than three hours, others make creative use of sock yarn leftovers, and several make heirloom-worthy gifts. Collectively, these patterns bring out the best of sock yarn...whether variegated or solid-colored, self-patterning or hand-painted. Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders has an easy-to-browse layout, 4-color photos throughout, step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations and charts, ans stylish patterns. With Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders in their knitting bags, needlecrafters will take their stash of sock yarn well beyond stockinged feet to a delighful world of possibiltiy.