Linda R. (fibrogal) -
Helpful Score: 2
A good explanation of knitting two socks at a time on two circular needles, although there is a better one in Queen Kahuna's Crazy Toes & Heels Socks by Mary Ann Beattie. Beattie's is a non-ISBN self-published book with profuse illustrations. You could also try 2-at-a-Time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes
In Bordhi's book, there is a basic sock in three sizes (child's, women's, men's; all medium) and ten other patterns, with a sampling of styles--color patterning with yarn floats, instarsia-in-the-round, duplicate stitch, lace, felting, and reverse stockinette patterning. A variety of heel styles are presented within the patterns. My biggest objections are that the patterns each call for a specific yarn and the fact that the book occasionally reads like an ad for Addi Turbo needles. There is also information about converting other patterns to this method.
In Bordhi's book, there is a basic sock in three sizes (child's, women's, men's; all medium) and ten other patterns, with a sampling of styles--color patterning with yarn floats, instarsia-in-the-round, duplicate stitch, lace, felting, and reverse stockinette patterning. A variety of heel styles are presented within the patterns. My biggest objections are that the patterns each call for a specific yarn and the fact that the book occasionally reads like an ad for Addi Turbo needles. There is also information about converting other patterns to this method.
Emily T. (emmydawn) reviewed Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles: A Manual of Elegant Knitting Techniques and Patterns on + 14 more book reviews
too difficult for me to understand!!
