Knitting More Circles Around Socks: Two at a Time, Toe Up or Cuff Down [Paperback]

Antje Gillingham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 2009

Now you too can learn the secrets to knitting socks two at a time - from the toe up or cuff down. From the best-selling author of "Knitting Circles Around Socks", comes this exciting collection of fun and funky sock patterns. Now you can learn the secrets to knitting two socks at a time on two circular needles - from the toe-up! Featuring 12 brand-new patterns in men's, women's, and children's sizes, accompanied by simple step-by-step instructions, this is a must-have for anyone looking to add a splash of colour to their sock drawer.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Knitting More Circles Around Socks is Antje Gillingham's follow-up to Knitting Circles Around Socks. While not strictly a beginner's guide to knitting socks, it has some really useful diagrams and tips. The book is divided into two sections: cuff down socks, and toe up socks. Each section starts with a pattern for a basic sock; knit two at a time on circular needles (to ensure evenness). The patterns are not particularly innovative: a slip-stitch pattern, simple cables, diagonal ribbing to name a few, but all are written specifically for knitting two at a time. There is also a handy guide to converting traditional double-pointed needle sock patterns to circular needles. --Knitting Book Roundup by Alyse Wax

About the Author

Antje Gillingham, who learnt to knit at the age of eight, owns and runs a hugely popular knitting shop in Tennessee.

Product Details

• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: Martingale & Co Inc (June 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564779157
• ISBN-13: 978-1564779151
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Antje Gillingham is the owner of the Knitting Nest, a successful knitting
shop in the heart of Maryville, Tennessee.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Antje Gillingham Does It Again!!, July 3, 2009

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Stephanie A. McManus "smithsonjane" (Maryville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knitting More Circles Around Socks: Two at a Time, Toe Up or Cuff Down (Paperback)

If you love using this technique for cuff-down socks, you will definitely want to purchase this book to learn how to use it for knitting socks toe-up. Why toe-up? You never have to worry about running out of yarn because once the foot is done, you can knit the leg as long as you like or as long as your yarn allows. And for those who dread grafting the toes of their socks, no kitchener stitch required!

Like her first book, step-by-step instructions with photos are provided. Learn how to cast on toe-up and how to knit a short-row heel, two-at-a-time, of course. The projects are gorgeous, including lace, slip-stitch, color work and cable stitch patterns. Also included is a very handsome sock pattern for the guys and a very cute sock with sizing for little ones. If you prefer the cuff down method, there are patterns for you, too. The book is an enjoyable read, as well. Antje includes fun anecdotes about each pattern.

I highly recommend that you add this book to your library, and this technique to your knitting repertoire.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for any knitter!, November 4, 2009

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sock chick (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Knitting More Circles Around Socks: Two at a Time, Toe Up or Cuff Down (Paperback)

As a long time sock knitter, I had looked for a book with good information on basics for toe up knitting, particularly heels for two socks at a time, on two circular needles. This was an impulse purchase, and probably one of the best I have ever made. The instructions, both cuff down and toe up, are superb and would be excellent for any level of knitter. I have already recommended it to friends.

Yes, you need to know basic knitting before starting the book, but I believe a sock novice could successfully use the simple patterns and learn along the way. The photography of the basics such as casting on, distribution of stitches, how to start knitting, etc. are very good and easy to follow. There are more complex socks for more advanced knitters and a nice variety of patterns.

The book is split with the first half being cuff down and the second toe up, so it is easy to find what you want. It is a clear read without idiotic commentary in the instructions.

If you know someone struggling to learn sock knitting, buy this book for them. (or at least suggest it!)

And even when I am not knitting, I enjoy the layout and writing...to read and think and plot my next pair!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear photos, illustrations, good instructions - but check her website for pattern revisions, November 3, 2009

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Ramona "Author of Dynamic Belly Dance" (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Knitting More Circles Around Socks: Two at a Time, Toe Up or Cuff Down (Paperback)

I am new to knitting and made just a few simple items before getting this book. I am impressed with the clarity of the illustrations and the instructions, and I particularly like the cast-on for the toe-up socks. This cast-on results in a very neat edge to the toe on the sock. Another thing I liked about the book was the illustrated instructions for increases & decreases at the beginning. I found this reference helpful. I was able to knit a pair of toe-up socks, thanks to the clear instructions. I visited the author's The Knitting Nest website out of curiosity, and found that there are corrections for a few of the patterns in this book. If you also own her other book, there are several corrections for that one too. I like this book better than her first book, because this one has the toe-up instructions. However, the other book has a great pattern for chunky weight yarn socks, and for adult-size cuff-down stretchy (Fixation yarn) socks, which I like a lot. Both books have instructions for how to convert standard socks patterns from double-point needles to her method of knitting on 2 circular needles. This book made knitting a lot more fun for me, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to knit socks.