In Chile, Nana Nina starts knitting a sock and forgets to stop, and soon it's won the world record for "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.