Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles: a Manual of Elegant Knitting Techniques and Patterns
by Cat Bordhi
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Author: Cat BordhiEdition: Paperback
Published: 2001-07-01
ISBN: 0970886950
Number of pages: 48
Publisher: Passing Paws Pr
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Book Review: Excellent technique, Terrible Instructions, Boring Sock Patterns
Summary: 2 Stars
To me, knitting with double-pointed needles is like trying to knit with a pair of porcupines. I was thrilled to learn how to knit socks with two circular needles. It makes knitting socks easier and fun.
Unfortunately, this book does a poor job of explaining the technique. There are oceans of text instead of steps, photographs, and helpful headings. For example, I would have divided page 3 into headings such as: "Choosing Your Needles," "Casting on and Joining," "Knitting a Gauge Swatch," "Dividing Your Stitches," and "Knitting Around." Breaking text into small chunks makes it easier to digest and learn.
This book is poorly organized. The photographs on pages 4 should be on the SAME PAGE as the instructions for casting on and joining, or, at a minimum, the instructions should refer you to the appropriate photographs. I have no idea why the photos on page 5 were included.
The "Tips and Techniques" don't belong in an appendix. They should be in the front of the book, immediately after the instructions. I mean, shouldn't the reader know about "Gusset Gap" and "Gauge Checking" BEFORE starting to knit?
As for the patterns, they're okay. A bit too heavy on simple intarsia for my taste.
All in all, I HIGHLY recommend the technique and Cat Bordhi's creativity, but I do NOT recommend this book.
Summary of Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles: a Manual of Elegant Knitting Techniques and Patterns
This is the first sock knitting book devoted to teaching the simple mysteries of two-circular-needle-sock-knitting, a vastly more efficient and easier method which is rapidly gaining converts. Eleven original designs, clearly worded instructions, photographs, charts, a section on translating traditional patterns to the two-circular method, and abundant tips and tricks have been put together with great care and a generous sprinkling of humor. The author answers all of those subtle, almost unframeable questions a new sock knitter has, as well as delighting seasoned sock knitters with innovative sock architecture and techniques.General Books
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