Cat Bordhi

Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles- a Manual of Elegant Knitting Techniques and Patterns

3 stars (Not the right book for me.) - By the time this book arrived, I'd already found a free online tutorial showing how to knit socks on two circular needles. I was hoping to use the sock patterns, but most are written only for a women's medium foot--too small for me, too big for my kids. And, although I've successfully resized patterns in the past, these are written in such a way that I haven't been able to figure out how to do that. I'm curious enough about the "turned toe" technique that I may just make one according to her directions to see how it's done, then figure out how to resize it for my big feet. But it would be nice to be able to start with the right size. Basically, this was the wrong book for me--doesn't mean it won't be useful for someone else, but I was disappointed. 4 stars (its called building a better mousetrap..) - I thought twice about purchasing this book because of some of the reviews that have been written,,,,, but being the thinking knitter that I am,,,, I paid little heed to the reviews,,,,,,and decided to check it out for myself. I am very glad I did. The author NEVER promises that this will be a 101 sock knitting book,,,,,, in fact she makes it quite clear,, that it is understood you have basic knitting skills, and one good reference book beyond the scope of her book .( page 2) I questioned why there are reviews that say there wasnt enough information in this book.( have they read it??) The author does offer a neat trick for grafting a toe which she credits the original inventor also. Circular needles have been around a long time,,,,, I think its should go without saying,,,,, that in all of the needlearts,,, we are to share very openly with each other and not "trademark" techniques. This book is a great addition to your sock library and I have given my dp needles a new home,,, the back of a drawer. Since starting this method, have done a 180 with my sock knitting,, my guage is very even and smooth , (with no stress poi...
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