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Wendy D. Johnson shows knitters a new approach to making socks with Socks from the Toe Up. This approach will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe-up nut, plus it saves wool and always gives a perfect fit. And? No grafting! Wendy provides all the how-tos, tips and techniques need, as well as the pros and cons behind all of the cast-on, toe, heel and bind-off options, gleaned from her years of experience. With more than 20 fun and beautiful patterns, Socks from the Toe Up has a sock for every foot and a pattern for every knitter.
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Wendy D. Johnson is the blogger and knitter extraordinaire behind the popular blog WendyKnits.net, which has twice been nominated for the Bloggers Choice Awards Best Hobby Blog. She is frequently featured in major knitting magazines.
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The great thing about these patterns is that they work. Wendy D. Johnson is always reliable. I love knitting in the round and socks are a lovely little bit of engineering. I have bought other sock books on line in the hope that there will be at least some toe ups and have been disappointed. It is my preferred way to knit socks and you can make sure they fit exactly as you go because you can try them on. I do knit on one or two circular needles, but prefer 5 pins and you can knit in your preferred way with any of these patterns. I have not mastered Estonian cast on, I use double knit cast on which works for me. Why is it difficult to buy 5 dp pins in a packet, there are usually just 4 ?
One small point, I knit in the British way. I don't pick like most Americans do. This means that you have to make some adjustments to the way some stitches any knitted. e.g. SSK is described as slip 2 stitches from the left to the right pin and knit together in front of the two stitches. This is probably easy if you pick, but it is cumbersome if you don't. I find it much quicker to knit through the back of the two stitches together. Same result and much quicker for UK knitters.
One small point, I knit in the British way. I don't pick like most Americans do. This means that you have to make some adjustments to the way some stitches any knitted. e.g. SSK is described as slip 2 stitches from the left to the right pin and knit together in front of the two stitches. This is probably easy if you pick, but it is cumbersome if you don't. I find it much quicker to knit through the back of the two stitches together. Same result and much quicker for UK knitters.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got this book for Christmas and loved it so much that I started knitting a pair of socks that afternoon.
The book is divided into two sections:
Part 1: Toe-up essentials - this section has the basics of how toe-up socks work, including the different cast-ons, the toes and the different heels you can use. It also tells you how to alter so the socks fit perfectly. Finally this section details different cast-offs (bind-offs) that you can use to make sure your sock is perfectly finished.
Part 2: Sock patterns - this section has 23 different designs that you can knit, including lace, gansey, cable and sportweight socks. The patterns are beautiful and can be combined to make your perfect socks. There is a mixture of charts and instructions given.
I would say that this is one of the best books that I have ever been given for sock knitting, especially as her website (given in the book) has more support and images of the finished socks to inspire and help you.
The book is divided into two sections:
Part 1: Toe-up essentials - this section has the basics of how toe-up socks work, including the different cast-ons, the toes and the different heels you can use. It also tells you how to alter so the socks fit perfectly. Finally this section details different cast-offs (bind-offs) that you can use to make sure your sock is perfectly finished.
Part 2: Sock patterns - this section has 23 different designs that you can knit, including lace, gansey, cable and sportweight socks. The patterns are beautiful and can be combined to make your perfect socks. There is a mixture of charts and instructions given.
I would say that this is one of the best books that I have ever been given for sock knitting, especially as her website (given in the book) has more support and images of the finished socks to inspire and help you.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recieved this book the other day, and I'm not a great knitter, I find patterns hard to follow, but becaause Wendy does her patterns as charts, I have actually got a finished pair of socks, and there a lace pattern! From the beginning of the book everything is done step by step, which makes finishing the socks easy. I can't wait for Wendy's next book to be published. Definately worth a purchase if your looking for an easy to follow book, with amazing patterns.
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My first socks, at last!!
For a long time I wondered what all the fuss about sock knitting was (apart from the gorgeous yarns, of course!) and now I know. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Helen Weaver
Only one exception ...
I'm an experienced knitter, but have only recently started knitting socks. This book is excellent, with detailed, clear instructions and some good patterns. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Beulah
Not good for smaller feet!
As other reviewers have said, there is good stuff here about the construction of toe-up socks which as a cuff-down knitter should help me add this to my repertoire. Read more
Published 5 months ago by S. Bonfanti
no more maths
having knitted socks for years from the pattern my mother taught me I thought this book would give me more versatility and ideas. Its brilliant if you're an insomniac. Read more
Published 7 months ago by cunnynge woman
Not for a quick knitter
It is a good book, very through.Explained well of different heal shapes and how to knit them.
However it was not for me, because all the socks's shape is mostly similar( a bit... Read more
However it was not for me, because all the socks's shape is mostly similar( a bit... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Greg M
socks from the toe up
purchased for my mother who does knitting etc, she said is an excellent book and was very happy to have been given it and the ladies in her craft group liked it too.
Published 13 months ago by Carlos Fandango
Toe up socks
A really good book for those who prefer knitting their socks toe up. Lots of really useful information and a range of attractive patterns.
Published 18 months ago by Penny
toe up socks
The method Wendy uses here means that I can knit socks for all my family i can easily judge how long to make the socks without left over wool or running out and having different... Read more
Published 18 months ago by azza
Easy to follow instructions.
Book has clear and easy to follow instructions for knitting socks with examples of different techniques for casting on, turning heels and casting off. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Maudyg
Great book, a small shame about the patterns
I bought this book thinking that it would be easier to learn how to make toe up socks from a book rather than web pages. I was so right... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by Loops
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