With over 625 million feet in the country, it’s no surprise that sock knitting is such a passion in the U.S. Thirteen American designers celebrate their favorite places with designs inspired by the beauty of America — from the sweet onion fields of Washington State, to the Florida dunes, from the Grand Canyon to wintry Maine. I’ve included five yummy regional recipes as well as travelogues for an armchair tour of some of my favorite places. Happy knitting, traveling and cooking!