The World's Longest Sock

In this book, experience the world's fiercest knitting competition as two knitters compete to create the world's longest sock. Join Team Nina or Team Chuck as they battle it out to hold onto the world record, with hilarious and heartwarming results.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Experience the world's fiercest knitting competition in this lively book about community, cooperation, and two knitters who are determined to create the world's longest sock. In Chile, Nana Nina starts knitting a sock and forgets to stop, and soon it has won the world record for the "Longest Sock"! When Chuck, a lonely lumberman in New Zealand who also happens to be knitting a very long sock, sees Nina's news on the TV, he is determined to beat her world record. And he does! Thus begins a battle of the knittest to see who can hold onto the world record—for good. The world takes sides: Team Nina or Team Chuck. But will all the pressure cause them to unravel? This yarn about a competition out of control will charm the socks off readers of all ages and knitting abilities.

In a small town in Chile, Nana Nina sat at her knitting machine, her hands moving swiftly as she created a masterpiece. She had always loved knitting, and as she worked, she felt a sense of peace and contentment that she had never experienced before. But one day, as she was knitting away, she accidentally forgot to stop. Before she knew it, her sock had grown and grown, becoming the longest sock in the world. News of Nina's incredible achievement spread like wildfire, and soon people from all over the globe were amazed by her talent.

Nina was thrilled by the attention her sock had received, but she knew that she couldn't rest on her laurels. She was determined to beat her own record and create an even longer sock. So, she set to work, knitting day and night, until finally, after months of hard work, she had created a sock that was even longer than the first. The world was once again amazed by her talent, and Nina became a celebrity in the knitting community.

But Nina's success didn't come without its challenges. As she continued to knit, she began to feel the pressure of the world's expectations. People were constantly asking her to create new and longer socks, and she felt like she was constantly under scrutiny. She started to doubt her abilities and wondered if she was capable of continuing to hold onto the world record.

Meanwhile, in a remote lumber town in New Zealand, a lonely lumberman named Chuck sat at his workbench, knitting a long sock that he had started months earlier. He had always loved knitting, and it was a way for him to escape the monotony of his daily life. But he had never imagined that his sock would become the subject of global competition. When he saw Nina's news on the TV, he was determined to beat her record and prove that he was the knitteriest person in the world.

Chuck set to work, knitting even faster than before, and soon he had created a sock that was even longer than Nina's. The world was once again amazed by his talent, and Chuck became a hero in the knitting community. But he too felt the pressure of the world's expectations. People were constantly asking him to create new and longer socks, and he felt like he was constantly under scrutiny.

As the competition between Nina and Chuck continued, the world took sides world took sides. People were divided into two teams, Team Nina and Team Chuck, and they were passionate about their respective knitters. They argued and debated, and sometimes even resorted to sabotage, to try to gain an advantage. But despite all the pressure and drama, Nina and Chuck remained determined to create the longest sock in the world. They knew that their knitting was a testament to their talent and dedication, and they were proud of what they had accomplished.

In the end, it was a close race, but in the end, it was Nina who emerged victorious. Her sock was just a few inches longer than Chuck's, but it was enough to secure her the world record. The world was once again amazed by her talent, and Nina became a legend in the knitting community. But more than that, she had proven that anything was possible with hard work, determination, and a little bit of passion.

As for Chuck, he was proud of what he had accomplished and knew that he had given it his all. He had proven that even a lonely lumberman in New Zealand could become a world-renowned knitter. And he knew that he would continue to knit, no matter where life took him.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 224 x 287 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781546002581