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Feb 27, 2017

The author provides thorough instructions from the cast on at the cuff all the way to grafting the toe. I had a problem with the formatting because these instructions were mostly in big chunks of text. Some of them are in standard knit pattern format but the vast majority are in paragraphs. This makes following along challenging because you're knitting and then peering to find your place.

I'm sure she included an explanation in all that prose somewhere but the use of a 16" circular was The author provides thorough instructions from the cast on at the cuff all the way to grafting the toe. I had a problem with the formatting because these instructions were mostly in big chunks of text. Some of them are in standard knit pattern format but the vast majority are in paragraphs. This makes following along challenging because you're knitting and then peering to find your place.

I'm sure she included an explanation in all that prose somewhere but the use of a 16" circular was problematic (for me), especially with the basic sock which is knit with worsted weight. The stitches extend nearly the length of the needle and the needle just barely stretches around to be knit comfortably as the sock grows.

Even with the challenging format, what I expected to be the trickiest part - the heel flap and gusset - was a real breeze.

The patterns in this book are pretty basic, as they should be for anyone just learning a new technique. I wish Antje Gillingham had included alternate toe and heel options along with them.
If you want to learn or to refresh your memory on how to knit two socks at a time on two circular needles this is a great reference. ...more

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Jun 09, 2008

I had never knitted socks before picking up this book. I was afraid of the two socks not matching, or worse, never even starting the second sock. This method is great and the explanation is very easy to follow! I'm halfway through my second pair now, and had to buy the book for myself when I could no longer renew it from the library. I think it will prove to be a great investment.

5

May 22, 2008

This is the way that learned to knit 2 socks at a time and changed my life forever. I now also use Magic Loop. This book ended my second sock syndrome and made sure that both socks were identical. The pictures are wonderful demos of the techniques being taught.

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Mar 06, 2015

This book contains some sweet sock patterns, but there are other books that provide more comprehensive tutorials on circular knitting (including how to knit two socks at a time). The author is obviously a passionate knitter and I really like her friendly, enthusiastic approach.

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Jun 07, 2009

I returned this to the library, but I think I'm going to buy it.

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This is the way that learned to knit 2 socks at a time and changed my life forever. I now also use Magic Loop. This book ended my second sock syndrome and made sure that both socks were identical. The pictures are wonderful demos of the techniques being taught.Full Review

5

This is a great book. It tells you how to knit socks 2 at a time so even I can understand. The price is the best. OS price cant be beat. I checked everywhere online. OS is the BEST! Love you guys.Full Review

4

Why knit one sock and then start all over again to make a match? Instead, knit two socks at the same time on two circular needles! With this creative approach, you can slip a sock on each foot as soon ...Full Review

4

Wow socks in days instead of weeks. Wonderful way to make a pair. At first it was very confusing to have all these needles hanging down. But the book really explained how to tell what needle to use ...Full Review