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Knitting Circles Around Socks: Knit Two at a Time on Circular Needles
written by Antje Gillingham
Studio : Martingale and Company
by Martingale and Company
Publisher : Martingale and Company
Released : 2007-08-27
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781564777393
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 33 reviews)
List Price : $24.95
Our Price : $14.90
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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 as you bind off. * Get off to a great start with one basic sock pattern; then experiment with seven more designs * Make cuffs, feet, and toes match exactly from sock to sock; no more measuring as you go * Discover how easy it is to convert any sock pattern for double-pointed needles to this ingenious method |
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Just not for me |
This just isn't the sock book for me. I think I will remain a one at a time sock knitter. HOWEVER, the illustrations on how to do the grafting/Kitchner stitch were well worth its purchase, and the sock patterns can be done one at a time. I really like the variety of the
socks that are presented, and the stitch patters. But I do think it
will take just about as long to knit my socks one at a time, as it will
to keep track of the extra long needles.
But this is just me.
Happliy knitting my socks the traditional way. |
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Great Manual |
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This book is a great way to start knitting socks on two circular needles. I had never knitted socks before & though I'd knit other things on dpns I wanted to knit my first pair of socks two at a time. The book was great. Answered most of my questions & I knit my first pair with the book alone & no guidance from the local knitting shop (which is also fun, but if you're going to write a book it might as well be thorough enough in and of itself without having to go ask for help.) Her explanations are very detailed & clear. What I love about this book is that she gives measurements for every sock size, man, woman & child, so to convert any pattern for whoever you'd like to knit it for. She also tells you how to convert any pattern for dpns to the two at a time cirular needles method. I only gave it 4 stars because the variety in pattern has more to do with yarn varience than pattern, though enough to get you started & give you ideas. She does have one cabled pattern, and a few lace variations. And though she was exceptionally clear in her directions there was an instance where she assumed you would already know the technique & didn't describe how to do it anywhere in the book. Actually this only happened once for me when it came time to pick up stitches. I had never learned this correctly & when the pattern said to pick up 11 stitches, I had no idea how to do it & couldn't find a description anywhere in the book. Luckily I had also bought Ann Budd's Getting Started Knitting Socks book at the same time to refer to, which included the directions for the various ways to accomplish picking up stitches. Her descriptions for other techniques, like the proper way to ssk, etc, were far superior to other books/magazines that I've read & I actually corrected a few of my stitches, which I had previously been doing wrong. Overall, I would highly recommend this book. |
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Clear |
Simply put:
It's clear, got fabulous instructions, and wonderful pictures to guide a beginner to knitting socks... and 2 at a time! |
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Fun new way to knit socks |
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The book has clear, easy directions that I was able to follow the first attempt, except for some confusion as I entered the gusset stitches for the heel. I ended up with the yarn access on the opposite side of the socks and had to retry. This was remedied after two tries and I honestly don't know if my misreading or the book caused the problem. I will use this method, I love it, for two reasons. First, it assures both socks will be exactly the same size. Secondly, I love to knit socks while traveling, but have a tendency to drop the loose needle, which leads to awkward times in an airplane or car as I try to find the needle on the floor. This technique will save that embarrassment--THANK YOU |
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Going around in circles |
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I love knitting socks and wanted to learn a way to create two at a time. When I heard about this book I decided to buy it and try it. After a few false starts I have finally grasped the concept and I actually like it. It just takes a little brain power and not being too distracted when you knit in this style. Not for the faint of heart knitter but for those who like a challenge I think you might find it interesting. Nothing hurts a failure but a try. |
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