Knit 2 Socks in 1
Discover the Easy Magic of Turning One Long Sock into a Pair! Choose from 21 Original Designs, in All Sizes
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Socks continue to be a favorite project of knitters, but “single sock syndrome” — losing interest in knitting that second sock after the first one is done — is the perpetual dilemma.Knit 2 Socks in 1 introduces a distinctive new method that will appeal to sock knitters of all levels as the simplest, most accessible way yet developed to knit two socks at a time.
This innovative technique begins with making the first sock’s cuff. The knitter can then relax and knit a long tube, which makes up the main body of both socks. With the help of a lifeline (scrap yarn that is threaded through stitches to hold them in place), the knitter can easily separate the long tube into two socks. The heels and toes are worked with a simple two-row repeat and are finished with a “hat closure,” a novice knitting technique often used to close the tops of hats. Much like choosing an alternate ending in a classic “Choose Your Own Adventure” book, the knitter can choose from 21 different sock styles, featuring a wide range of stitch patterns, design elements, levels of difficulty, and sizes ranging from child to adult. Knit 2 Socks in 1 is a tried-and-true sock-knitting technique that allows knitters from all backgrounds to join in on the fun.
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"Your adventure begins here.... You'll learn some things that will help you choose your yarn, needles, and gauge, and then you will be prepared to embark on your journey of knitting two socks in one," writes knitting instructor Talley in this whimsical guide to sock making. Talley's method involves knitting "one long tube" which is then split into two socks. To start, she lays out basic yarn information, breaks down needle options, and explains blocking and notions before diving into the patterns, among them the "everyday sock," the striped "good book bed socks," the toeless "Savasana yoga socks," and tiny "once upon a time booties" for babies. In addition to providing detailed information about different yarn fibers and weights, Talley describes how each serves a different sock-making purpose: bulky acrylics are for bed socks, while cotton is ideal for warmer weather. Some readers may find it annoying to have to constantly flip pages to complete a pattern—sizing charts are at the beginning of the book and motif patterns are toward the middle, for example. Still, Talley's creativity saves the day: knitters of all strokes will appreciate this innovative primer.
