"Subtitle: 20 gorgeous patterns inspired by places around the world; Author: Niina Laitinen; ISBN: 9781800921566; Number of pages: 176; Description: Join Niina Laitinen on a journey around the world through gorgeous new knitting patterns. This book contains 20 socks inspired by places and cities around the world, drawing on ancient stories, memorable sights, and fond memories of the author's own travels. The 'Shanghai' socks are inspired by the gold dragon scales and flowing lace of China; delicate pale-pink cherry blossom motifs bedeck the 'Hanami' (flower viewing) socks that bring to mind springtime in Japan; while the flowing leaves of the tropical rainforests and the exotic creatures prescribe the vivid colorways of the 'Madagascar'-inspired pair. Laitinen has designed the patterns to be easy to knit in her trademark familiar style using double-pointed needles, or cable needles for the cabled details, and creative use of color. The instructions are clear, and there are