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(More customer reviews)This book was out of stock when I first went to order it, and now I understand why! It is not only filled with patterns for beautiful, wearable socks that look like they would be fun and interesting to knit, but it is also a fine reference book for "technical knitters". There are clear photos showing how the needles and yarn are positioned in executing various stitches, and excellent definitions of knitting terms.
For me, the explanation of the double decrease (Slip 1, K2tog, PSSO) alone was worth the price of the book. With the double decrease, as with SSK, you slip as if to knit--an exception to the general rule that you slip as if to purl if the pattern is silent--so that the stitch that ends up on top will not be twisted. I recently looked through a lot of my technical knitting books, and could not find the answer to this question! As a result, I ended up having to reknit several inches of a complicated lace pattern, because I slipped the critical stitch as if to purl.
I think that this may be the best sock-knitting book ever. If you are a sock-knitter, or if you want to be a sock-knitter, you can't go wrong with this purchase! It's a steal at the price. Sock patterns can cost $5 to $6 each when downloaded from the Internet, and the sophisticated patterns in this book could easily command the same price if they were sold that way.
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Knitting socks starting at the toe allows the knitter to get a custom fit by trying on as she goes. It is also an essential technique for economizing as it allows the socks to be knit to the very last yard of yarn. In this action-packed book filled with tips, tricks and versatile patterns from designer Chrissy Gardiner, you'll learn how to incorporate her favorite cast-ons, toes, heels and bind-offs into all your toe-up socks using a series of fill-in-the-blank worksheets. You'll also find 15 patterns for toe-up socks to fit a wide variety of sizes and knitting abilities. Whether you're a beginning sock knitter or a seasoned expert, you'll find plenty of ways to keep your needles clicking and your feet warm in this indispensable book."A veritable toe-up masterclass complete with helpful worksheets, well-illustrated technique tutorials, and 15 fresh and varied patterns from someone who is truly passionate about socks."-Clara Parkes, KnittersReview.com, author of The Knitter's Book of Yarn and The Knitter's Book of Wool "Any knitter will succeed and thrive under Chrissy s tutelage in this comprehensive and impeccably organized course in toe-up socks, with its generous menu of heels, toes, custom worksheets, and stunning original designs." - Cat Bordhi, author of New Pathways for Sock Knitters and Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles
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