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

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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.

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!

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.

As always a good read and wonderful patterns. she uses both top and bottom starting patterns and has a good review of Judy's magic cast on.

I loved this book with its' easy to follow instuctions and patterns. Perfect for the experienced sock maker or the beginner. I have found a new favorite pattern and making 2 socks at once is going so quickly. I am going to purchase the first book also as I prefer to make socks cuff down. You can't go wrong with this pattern book.

I have this book and AG's first book. These are great, they really go over the technique in detail so you will be able to use the 2 circ method. I am glad i have her first book too, tho, it has different patterns. So if you are just trying to choose one, then of course, go for this second book, which has both techniques (toe up and cuff down) but you will not be disappointed if you buy both.

This book has very good pictures and text to explain the process of casting on two socks at one time. I really like that it includes techniques for both cuff-down and toe-up socks. The patterns are also very nice. I expect to use this book a lot for future knitting projects.

KNITTING MORE CIRCLES AROUND SOCKS offers patterns in men's, women's and children's sizes and teaches how to knit two socks at a time on two circular needles starting at either end. Knitters who already have some experience will relish a guide packed with not only color photos of finished socks, but step-by-step color instructions, but familiarity with knitting directions and terms is still a requirement, making this a pick for any library catering to knitters.

This book is a follow up to Knitting Circles around Socks. It continues with more patterns & goes into knitting socks from the toe up with this method. The instructions are clear & there are lots of how too pictures.

Antje Gillingham has written a very helpful book for knitters that teaches how to knit two socks at a time on circular needles either from the toe up or the cuff down. The patterns are attractive and easy to interpret and many don't use charts, which I like. The instructions are clear and the technique is one that all knitters should appreciate. No more will there be that one left over sock that we don't get to finish. Both will be knit at once. That is a real plus in my book.