This is the second copy of this book I've bought. The second copy I purchased as a gift for my grown daughter, mother of five young children, who has no time for vague guidelines and time-consuming processes. Recently she told me she wanted to learn to knit two socks at a time, toe-up, like I do. She has never knitted socks before, and I decided that giving her this book was the best way I could help her.
The author's step-by-step practice project is especially helpful, using worsted yarn and larger needles to make toddler-sized socks. When I first learned this technique, I did it alone using this book. I made the practice socks--one in lime green and the other in bright purple. This made it easy to keep the two working yarn ends separated, and the resulting dual-colored socks were charming, warm, and fun on my toddler granddaughter!
The instructional photos are clear and well-ordered, as are the written directions. The various sock patterns that make up the rest of the book are diverse, interesting, and beautiful. Once you've followed Melissa Morgan-Oakes' guidance, you should be able to follow any toe-up sock pattern. You will also understand basic sock structure and measurement proportions.
I have knit socks one-at-a-time, cuff down, on double-pointed needles, and on 47" circular needles (Magic Loop style), and I'm totally sold on two-at-a-time, toe-up--probably because of how well this book worked for me. I always end up with two identical socks, finished at exactly the same time. No running out of yarn before the second cuff is long enough, and no second-sock syndrome where I never get around to starting the second sock!
This is a wonderful book!
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I tried the pattern Simplicity first. Clearly written and very pretty pattern. I shortened the leg by choice and love the results. The toe-to-gusset formula was spot-on.
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Maria Teresa Morales Huerta
Recomiendo este libro.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 20, 2021
ellie
Yes, YOU can knit socks!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2021
ellie
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2021
I'm more of a crocheter but have done some knitting on straight needles in the past. This book explains everything you need to know about sock knitting and if you know how to knit, purl and cast on/off, you WILL be able to make a pair!
The photo instructions are so clear and well presented. I actually decided to make a single sock (pictured, ignore my paperclip stitch marker) first instead of doing two at once but doing two would be just as easy. I've never knitted a sock in my life and although I had a little trouble with transitioning the heel into the leg, I still wear mine with pride!
I used acrylic DK, but a proper sock yarn would be better. I also brought a pair of needles she recommended in the book - there's a whole section on yarns and needles that explains everything.
The skills this book taught me also meant I could knit so many more things than just socks. I went on to knit a dress using the circular needle techniques she explains.
Highly recommend this for anybody who wants to knit socks for the first time!
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