More Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch
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Book Reviews of More Sensational Knitted Socks
Book Review: not for beginners
Summary: 3 Stars
Even if I knitted and learned for a year this book would be beyond me. I can barely tell its written in English--E=mc2???. For me this was money wasted.Book Review: Finally you can use any yarn!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book takes care of my main gripe about most sock patterns, i.e. that they specify a brand name yarn, and don't even tell you what weight it is, so it's hard to use something else. Yarn names come and go, but with this book you can knit up a swatch for guage, and follow the charts to the right number of stitches and the pattern you like. Also, it gives instructions for whatever needles you like to use (I like two circulars).Book Review: All around great sock book!
Summary: 5 Stars
What a great sock knitting primer. I especially appreciate the sections that pertain to your favorite method of knitting. The pattern selection chapters are so inspirational! I highly recommend this book to the beginning sock knitter but I also recommend it to an experienced sock knitter. I've been knitting socks for years and this book has inspired me to a new level!Book Review: Beware of Errata
Summary: 4 Stars
Although it took me a while to figure out the layout of this book, I absolutely love it. HOWEVER!!!! Watch out for errors in the patterns. If you check the errata pages at the publisher's website, you will find several important errata in the previous book, "Sensational Knitted Socks." So far, though, there are only a few reported errata in "More Sensational Knitted Socks." I know for a fact that there are more. Especially when knitting from the color work charts, BE CAREFUL; there are errors in at least two of the instep patterns. I am going to report one myself this week, so I figure there are probably more out there that are unreported.
Also, I wish there were more than one technique described for working a short-row heel.
All things considered, though, I do love the book, love the layout (now that I understand it), and recommend it.
Book Review: Not as well laid out as the first book
Summary: 3 Stars
I dislike that the stitch patterns are all at the back of the book and that the print is smaller than the original. Although the creativity of sock construction is still evident and the stitch patterns take sock making to a higher level, I much preferred the first book. Overall, I will use this one sometimes, but the first book is the one I will pull out again and again