Sock yarns are so yummy. They come in many colorways and fiber contents--and they're everywhere. Best of all, they're versatile; you can use these fabulous fibers for a lot more than socks. You can make shawls!

• Learn how to work from a knitting chart; instructions for 15 striking shawls are charted and written out
• Get tips for choosing the right yarn--from fiber content to color--plus tips on using stitch markers, making shawls bigger, and more
• Make great gifts; find a variety of knitted-shawl patterns to suit yourself and your friends