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2-at-a-Time Socks: Revealed Inside. . . The Secret of Knitting Two at Once on One Circular Needle Works for any Sock Pattern! [Spiral-bound]

Melissa Morgan-Oakes
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Book Description

December 12, 2007
Sock knitters everywhere know the frustration of Second Sock Syndrome. It goes something like this: A cute new sock pattern and soft, foot-warming yarn lead to many happy knitting hours, resulting in . . . ONE sock. The first sock is done (and it's adorable!) but pattern distraction sets in. Who wants to knit the same project all over again? There are so many new projects waiting to be discovered.

Melissa Morgan-Oakes ends the drudgery of the second sock by showing knitters how to cast on and knit two socks at one time on one long circular needle! Her method is captured in step-by-step photographs, clearly showing knitters how to turn out two socks at the same time. Goodbye to lonely, abandoned single socks. Hello to unlimited pretty pairs, knit on one needle (often finished on the same day), and worn with pride and that gratifying sense of accomplishment.

Oakes is a dedicated knitter, knitwear designer, and knitting instructor who has known the frustration of Second Sock Syndrome. Her easy-to-learn technique enables sock stitchers to adapt any pattern to her two-at-a-time method. But before experimenting with other patterns, readers will want to try Morgan-Oakes's 15 original designs. Fun and creative, they include simple to complex choices, a variety of yarn weights, and designs for women, men, and children.

Socks are small, relatively inexpensive, and interesting to knit — a favorite portable choice of busy knitters. Keep the fun in sock-stitching with the innovative new technique that produces two socks — yes, that's one sock for each foot — at the very same time!

Consumer testimonial —

"I am a new knitter and purchased 2-at-a-time Socks. Perfect! This is a book is the best investment I've ever made! I have a lovely pair of socks ... for the first time! Very comprehensive instructions, as well as a very easy-to-understand glossary in the back. I recommend this book to anyone interested in knitting socks. So much easier than the double pointed needles! — Deborah, Colorado Springs, CO


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Editorial Reviews

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“Knitters know the first sock finished brings great joy, quickly followed by the dismay that there’s still a second one that has to be completed.  The second-sock syndrome is over, thanks to Melissa Morgan-Oakes.  The author of 2-at-a-Time Socks shows knitters how, with one circular needle, two socks can be completed at once.  Hurray!”


(Chicago Sun-Times)

“Not only can you learn how to knit socks on a circular needle, you will learn how to knit them at the same time, ensuring they are exactly the same when finished.  No more second-sock syndrome!  The hardcover book has a wire binding so that it lies perfectly flat when open.  As if all the great instructions weren’t enough, there are 17 patterns included for men, women, and children.  Once you try a single 40” needle, you might just give up your dpns forever!”

April 2008

(Knit'N'Style)

From the Back Cover

Kick Second-Sock Syndrome for Good?

Melissa Morgan-Oakes frees you forever from the repetitive boredom of knitting sock number two. With her innovative new method, you can cast on and knit two socks at once on a single circular needle.

Adapt your favorite sock pattern to this innovative new method or have fun with any of the 17 original designs included. Either way, you'll be thrilled with the fun and satisfaction of finishing TWO socks at the very same time!

Product Details

  • Spiral-bound: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (December 12, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580176917
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580176910
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #263,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Melissa Morgan-Oakes, author of the bestselling "2-at-a-Time Socks" and "Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks" was taught to crochet, tat, and sew at an early age by women who encouraged her to work without commercial patterns. She brings the perspective of a self-taught knitter to her books and classes. Students appreciate her casual and engaging teaching style.

Customer Reviews

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187 of 203 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I expected January 29, 2008
Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase
My review differs somewhat from the others. Yes the book has wonderful photos; and, yes, the binding allows the pages to lie flat; and, yes, the text is clearly written. However, the instructions for knitting 2 socks on 1 circular needle take up only (to be generous) 18 pages out of 143 in the book. I would have preferred many more pages of instructions with larger and clearer photographs (as well as longer and better explanations), sacrificing a few of the sock patterns which one can find in every sock book nowadays. Also, I was extremely disappointed to find that the only explanation and all the patterns are for traditional top-down heel/gusset type socks...with no explanations given on how to work toe-up or short-row heel socks (which was primarily what I was looking for). Thus, although it is a pretty book, it is offers me little new advice (except perhaps a few paragraphs for casting on and managing cables for 2 socks) over what I've already learned from Sarah Hauschka's "The Magic Loop" pamphlet. I am disappointed in this book.
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82 of 87 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Now it makes complete sense January 12, 2008
Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been hearing about knitting socks 2-at-a-time for a while now, but no description ever quite got the concept across to me. This clear, beautifully photographed book FINALLY got the idea through my head and into my fingers. My family will be so happy that I won't abandon sock designs after only knitting the first one anymore. The instructions alone are worth the price, but the included patterns are an incredible bonus. I'll be knitting socks out of this book for a long, long time to come (and all the pairs will be finished at the same time and they'll MATCH, hallelujah!).
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53 of 56 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant January 12, 2008
By mary a
Format:Spiral-bound
What a concept! The technique works well with mittens, gloves and the new rage of fingerless mitts. It allows the crafter to create identical items without the tedium of counting rows and endless measuring.

The format of the book is perfect for a knitter as the internal spine allows the book to lie flat for easy following of the pattern. The photos are clear and with the technical shots and well written text the technique is easy to master.

As always Melissa's patterns are distinctive, perfectly written and easy to follow. This book should be in every knitters reference library.
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48 of 51 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars 2-at-a-time Socks September 8, 2008
Format:Spiral-bound
I am extremely disappointed in this book. This book was a gift and unfortunately a waste of money for the giver. My book is a first printing. After reviewing it, some things did not make sense. I went online and found the errata. The photos for 'Knitting a Sample Sock' to learn the technique are the wrong color for the sock referenced and therefore very confusing. Every single pattern in the book requires 4 corrections. There are a total of 100 corrections plus 4 charts that need to be corrected. This makes the book useless unless you have the time and patience to transfer all of the corrections to the book or the ability to print them out and reference back and forth. The author states that the third printing of this book encompasses all of the known errata. I won't be purchasing the third printing of this book only to get what I should have gotten in the first place, which would have been a usable, correct book. One or two mistakes are understandable, but 106 (counting the incorrect photos) is way too many. If you are lucky enough to start with the third printing of this book, it does have nice clear photographs, pretty patterns and an easy to follow layout.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good book January 25, 2008
Format:Spiral-bound
I've gotten this book in hope i will improve my 2-on-1 circular technique. the way i knit now request transfering 1/4th of the stitches on the holder and back at one point, and it annoys me. Melissa has a very good technique, and i especially love her cast on, I went mad with all the complicated cast ons where you first have to put a half of the stitches on, and then stitches for the other sock and so on. But what annoys me a bit is the fact that one heel is 1 row shorter than the other in order to avoid transfering stitches. i just can't force myself to do that, my heels, and the rest of the sock have to be perfectly symetrical. other than that, i love her technique, but i really see no way how to add that extra row on the heel without messing everything up, or not having a nice cast on. i love all patterns in the book, and i'm definetly going to knit all of them (or at least more than half), and i'm very happy i've gotten this book. Thank you, Melissa, for writing it.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Single technique books are a waste of money! April 16, 2008
Format:Spiral-bound
This technique for knitting socks is wonderful, but it does have its downsides. You have to purchase 40" long circulars, the progress will be a lot slower, and the yarn tangles quite a bit. But the best part of using this technique is that you will have both socks done at the same time. No more second sock syndrome. Additionally, you won't be constantly losing double pointed needles and there will be far fewer ladders in the finished sock.

As for the book, it is a complete waste of money. It does clearly demonstrate how to complete a sock using one circular, but that only takes up a very small portion of the book. It also does not contain instructions for toe-up socks, which is the preferred method for most magic loop sock knitters. There are numerous tutorials on the web that explain this technique beautifully. It is absolutely unnecessary to purchase an entire book for one technique. Just do a google search and don't waste your money!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars Hopefully third time's a charm.
I agree with an earlier review that adding a few more details would have made this book much better. I've started and frogged two attempts at following the directions in this book. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars Melissa Morgan-Oakes has revolutionized sock knitting for me!
I long suffered second sock syndrome, just didn't knit socks for fear of never finishing the project or worse, finishing the project but winding up with two socks that did not... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Suzanne Haney
5.0 out of 5 stars Replacing a lost book
My book got lost in a move and now I was able to replace it. Very happy with the service
Published 1 month ago by nancym
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and simple instructions
I needed a book on knitting 2 socks at same time since I kept losing my instructions. This book gives easy instructions.
Published 2 months ago by Airedalelaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent instructional book
This is an excellent book for learning to knit two socks on one circular needle. The instructions are clear, the illustrations extremely helpful, and I was able to pick it up... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Patty Countingthreads
5.0 out of 5 stars Great idea for knitting socks
Reading about this creative way to make two socks at oned really sparked my interest. I am anxious to try this method on the next pair of socks I knit. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Carolyn Spohn
5.0 out of 5 stars Well I loved the concept but still working on socks
trying to do two at a time is crazy more for a intermediet person. I have figured out how to do one at a time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Julie Draper
1.0 out of 5 stars Massive errors
In order to be able to use this book, you have to download the 6 pages long errata and make those changes in EVERY SINGLE PATTERN. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M Millares
3.0 out of 5 stars Sock book
Tried this but I found it to be cumbersome and perhaps not worth the time. I do, however, like the idea of getting both done at the same time.
Published 4 months ago by Jean Taylor-Starr Pace
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, not amazing
The instructions for knitting socks two at a time- the main reason I purchased this book- are clear and easy to follow. I am glad I purchased it for that reason alone. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Micah Joseph
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