Product Description

Now you too can learn the secrets to knitting socks two at a time - from the toe up or cuff down. From the best-selling author of "Knitting Circles Around Socks", comes this exciting collection of fun and funky sock patterns. Now you can learn the secrets to knitting two socks at a time on two circular needles - from the toe-up! Featuring 12 brand-new patterns in men's, women's, and children's sizes, accompanied by simple step-by-step instructions, this is a must-have for anyone looking to add a splash of colour to their sock drawer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #66121 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 95 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781564779151
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Antje Gillingham, who learnt to knit at the age of eight, owns and runs a hugely popular knitting shop in Tennessee.

Customer Reviews

Antje Gillingham Does It Again!!
If you love using this technique for cuff-down socks, you will definitely want to purchase this book to learn how to use it for knitting socks toe-up. Why toe-up? You never have to worry about running out of yarn because once the foot is done, you can knit the leg as long as you like or as long as your yarn allows. And for those who dread grafting the toes of their socks, no kitchener stitch required!

Like her first book, step-by-step instructions with photos are provided. Learn how to cast on toe-up and how to knit a short-row heel, two-at-a-time, of course. The projects are gorgeous, including lace, slip-stitch, color work and cable stitch patterns. Also included is a very handsome sock pattern for the guys and a very cute sock with sizing for little ones. If you prefer the cuff down method, there are patterns for you, too. The book is an enjoyable read, as well. Antje includes fun anecdotes about each pattern.

I highly recommend that you add this book to your library, and this technique to your knitting repertoire.

Second time is a charm
Antje Gillingham has turned out another winner with her second book. This book has the same clarity in her directions that she displayed the first time around. The pictures and charts are clear and helpful in understanding the patterns. There are new cuff down patterns that are great additions to her first collection and there are instructions and patterns for toe up that are challenging and attractive. I knitted my first pair of toe up and I loved the fact that I could add to the length as I went and finish them when I felt the size was to my liking. The Falling Leaves pattern looks like it's not for the faint of heart but I love a challenge and I'm up for it!

I recommend you add this book to your collection of knitting books. It will certainly give you pleasure and socks for a long time to come.

good book
As always a good read and wonderful patterns. she uses both top and bottom starting patterns and has a good review of Judy's magic cast on.