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"Now Knit Socks!", the little die-cut hardcover that sold more than 65,000 copies, is available in a paperback edition that includes two all-new sock patterns. But that's not all. Sock knitters will find much more in this revision to feed their sock addictions, such as helpful new advice on choosing sock yarns -what feels the best, what holds its shape, what really lasts. And what is a knitter to do if a pattern looks interesting, but she wants to substitute a lighter yarn for the chunky, warm wool specified? A new chart provides alternative yarn weights and the corresponding number of stitches needed for each of the patterns and sizes. Knitters might also want to experiment with two circular needles. Or four double points. There's advice here for adapting any pattern to any type of needle. With all the variations and possibilities, "Knit Sock!" goes far beyond its 17 patterns. Creative knitters will find an endless array of exciting options for keeping feet comfortable, warm, and beautiful.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
while the authour is nuts about socks and her book boasts 17 creative patterns, the instructions are rather incoherant. I found myself having to repeatedly refer to you tube and the internet for a clearer description of how to shape the heel gussets etc.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my mum as a gift. She is an accomplished knitter but had never tried knitting socks before....now she's hooked. Knitting socks can be addictive. Initially she had to take some time to work out what types of wool were required because the terminology is American, but that was the only difficulty. Her prefered way of knitting socks is on 4 needles and she found the instructions clear and straight forward and would recommend this book for someone who can already knit, and is attempting to knit socks for the first time.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Good All-in-One Reference for New Sock Knitters
4 Aug 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you have never knitted socks before, this knitting-bag-sized book (6"x 9") will tell you everything you need to know about knitting classic cuff-down socks. Instructions are included for three popular sock-knitting methods: (1) using double-pointed needles, (2) using two circular needles, and (3) using one long circular needle and the "Magic Loop" approach.
The book has 17 different sock patterns (some with extra variations), most of which call for slip-stitch heel flaps and simple stitch combinations. Nearly all of the patterns appeared previously in McCarthy's sock-shaped book, Knit Socks!. The patterns are presented in tables, and every step for each sock part (cuff, leg, heel flap, heel turn, gusset, foot, toe) is written out in detail. A great feature is that the tables give the stitch counts whenever the counts change (because of increasing or decreasing), including row-by-row counts when turning the heel. This step-by-step approach results at times in rather wordy instructions.
All of the patterns can be knitted by a novice sock knitter. "Winter Garden", the flowered cover design, is a more advanced, charted design that introduces the Fair Isle (stranded color knitting) technique. "Yoga Moves" includes an alphabet chart that can be used to personalize gift socks or add any short message around sock legs. "Off the Cuff" has an interesting fold-down cuff that uses the natural roll of stockinette stitch for an unusual cuff treatment. "Lacy Days" incorporates simple lace patterns; "Diamonds and Cables" and "Best Foot Forward" offer attractive cabled socks; and "You've Got Rhythm" presents three versions of textured-pattern socks.
There are patterns for many different weights of yarn, and at least one pattern ("Fireside Stripes") that is designed to show off handpainted yarn. Also included is a pattern with a stockinette heel ("Straight-Laced") and one with an "eye of peacock" heel ("Fireside Stripes").
If the competition among sock-knitting books weren't so fierce right now, this would be a 4- or 5-star book. However, because the patterns are so simple, the book is primarily of interest to new sock knitters. Therefore, the book rates only an "average" 3 stars.
The book has 17 different sock patterns (some with extra variations), most of which call for slip-stitch heel flaps and simple stitch combinations. Nearly all of the patterns appeared previously in McCarthy's sock-shaped book, Knit Socks!. The patterns are presented in tables, and every step for each sock part (cuff, leg, heel flap, heel turn, gusset, foot, toe) is written out in detail. A great feature is that the tables give the stitch counts whenever the counts change (because of increasing or decreasing), including row-by-row counts when turning the heel. This step-by-step approach results at times in rather wordy instructions.
All of the patterns can be knitted by a novice sock knitter. "Winter Garden", the flowered cover design, is a more advanced, charted design that introduces the Fair Isle (stranded color knitting) technique. "Yoga Moves" includes an alphabet chart that can be used to personalize gift socks or add any short message around sock legs. "Off the Cuff" has an interesting fold-down cuff that uses the natural roll of stockinette stitch for an unusual cuff treatment. "Lacy Days" incorporates simple lace patterns; "Diamonds and Cables" and "Best Foot Forward" offer attractive cabled socks; and "You've Got Rhythm" presents three versions of textured-pattern socks.
There are patterns for many different weights of yarn, and at least one pattern ("Fireside Stripes") that is designed to show off handpainted yarn. Also included is a pattern with a stockinette heel ("Straight-Laced") and one with an "eye of peacock" heel ("Fireside Stripes").
If the competition among sock-knitting books weren't so fierce right now, this would be a 4- or 5-star book. However, because the patterns are so simple, the book is primarily of interest to new sock knitters. Therefore, the book rates only an "average" 3 stars.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A title packed with interchangeable stitch patterns perfect for beginners
15 Oct 2010
Format:Paperback
KNIT SOCKS! 17 CLASSIC PATTERNS FOR COZY FEET offers a fine new paperback edition of the best-selling original title, offering a completely revised, updated survey packed with modern, new styles. New knitters learn correct sock techniques, practical knitting applications, and how to personalize a sock project in a title packed with interchangeable stitch patterns perfect for beginners.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
knit socks!
11 Feb 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Being a knit-a-holic, and particularly fond of knitting socks because they are FAST, GREAT for GIFTS and you can indulge in your love and colour and pattern, this would have to be the best book I own. It has the clearest instructions I've ever come across, and has adaptability second to none for creating your own "version" of any sock in the book. If you only buy one book for knitting socks, whether beginner or advanced, buy this one.
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