Toe-up Socks for Every Body By Wendy D. Johnson

I love knee socks and over the knee socks but I guess it just never occurred to me to knit them. That's all changed now with Toe-Up Socks for Every Body: Adventurous Lace, Cables, and Colorwork from Wendy Knits by Wendy D. Johnson.

Really tall socks are not too easy to find, especially funky and wild types.
Problem solved-knit them myself.
Included in this book are tons of beautiful patterns and stitches that I will work toward as my goal but as you can see I am starting out swatching with a fun variegated yarn to see if I like the yarn first and then I will be moving into the fancy pants stuff!

Want to read a little "interview with Wendy" pop on over to Crazy Aunt Purl's blog.

And more about Toe-Up Socks for Every Body: Adventurous Lace, Cables, and Colorwork from Wendy Knits
From Potter Craft:
"Acclaimed knitter, author, designer, and teacher Wendy D. Johnson is back with the perfect sequel to her hit book Socks from the Toe Up. In Toe-Up Socks for Every Body, Wendy shows knitters, whether they’re knitting their first or hundred-and-first sock, how to use the toe-up technique to get the perfect fit. Not only that, she shows you that even seemingly complicated patterns are still knit just one row at a time. Go ahead! Turn your favorite knee socks into thigh-highs. Knit that special someone classic argyles. Put even the wiggliest of toes in their first pair of lacey anklets. With Wendy’s help, there’s nothing you can’t try from the toes on up. These 21 patterns cover everything from basics like materials and tools, to delicate lace, intricate cables, and fancy colorwork. Use these techniques and patterns to create beautiful socks for yourself and everybody in your life—friends and family, young and old. With the lovely photographs, helpful illustrations for cast-on, toe, heel, and bind-off options, and all-around expert advice in Toe-Up Socks for Every Body, you’ll be a well-heeled and warm-hearted toe-up knitter. About the Author WENDY D. JOHNSON is the renowned knitter behind WendyKnits.net and the author of Wendy Knits and Socks from the Toe Up. In addition, her work has been featured in many major knitting magazines. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia."