"Sock yarns are 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 styles to suit yourself and everyone on your gift list." --P. 4 of cover.