With more companies turning to printable patterns, it only makes sense that e-books would soon follow. My first experience with an e-book came the other day when I received Christmas Stockings: 7 Classic Holiday Treasures to Knit. Talk about instant gratification - you can shop for a book and have it immediately without ever having to leave your house (and just in time for my Christmas stocking swap, too)!

Seven of the most popular stocking patterns from Christmas Stockings: Holiday Treasures to Knit">Elaine Lipson's Holiday Treasures to Knit (now OOP) are now available to download in a convenient PDF format. Included in this book are The Chubby Sock (as seen on the front cover), Village of Kirbla Estonian Stocking, Sock Monkey Stocking, Counterpane and Lace Stocking, Hugs and Kisses Aran Stocking, Celtic Christmas Fair Isle Stocking, and the Austrian Alpine Treasure. Additionally, there is a brief 'how to' section of the book (such as how to use double pointed needles and picking up heal and gusset stitches) as well as a handy knitting abbreviation chart. Now, I'm hoping to put this book to good use and maybe whip up a little something for my swap partner!