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Knit 2 Socks in 1

Discover the Easy Magic of Turning One Long Sock into a Pair! Choose from 21 Original Designs, in All Sizes
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Knit 2 Socks in 1 by Safiyyah Talley offers an innovative and accessible method for knitting two socks simultaneously. Beginning with the cuff of the first sock, the technique involves knitting a long tube for both socks' main bodies, then using a lifeline to separate them easily. The heels and toes are shaped using a simple two-row repeat and finished with a hat closure, a beginner-friendly technique. The book features 21 sock styles with varying stitch patterns, designs, difficulties, and sizes from children to adults, making sock knitting enjoyable and approachable for all levels.
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This book is ideal for knitters of all experience levels seeking an easier and more engaging way to knit socks. It's perfect for those who have struggled with completing pairs or are looking to explore creative sock designs with clear, accessible techniques.

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Knitters of all levels can take on the challenge of knitting two socks at once with the innovative Knit 2 Socks in 1 method, a simple technique for producing two socks through one continuous process, with 21 different style options.

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Socks continue to be a favourite project of knitters, but single sock syndrome — losing interest in knitting that second sock after the first one is done — is the perpetual dilemma. Knit 2 Socks in 1 introduces a distinctive new method that will appeal to sock knitters of all levels as the simplest, most accessible way yet developed to knit two socks at a time.

This innovative technique begins with making the first sock's cuff. The knitter can then relax and knit a long tube, which makes up the main body of both socks. With the help of a lifeline (scrap yarn that is threaded through stitches to hold them in place), the knitter can easily separate the long tube into two socks.

The heels and toes are worked with a simple two-row repeat and are finished with a "hat closure," a novice knitting technique often used to close the tops of hats. Much like choosing an alternate ending in a classic Choose Your Own Adventure book, the knitter can choose from 21 different sock styles, featuring a wide range of stitch patterns, design elements, levels of difficulty, and sizes ranging from child to adult.

Knit 2 Socks in 1 is a tried-and-true sock-knitting technique that allows knitters from all backgrounds to join in on the fun.

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Safiyyah's method has been praised for its simplicity and approachability. The Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers highlights it as an excellent starting point for those intimidated by traditional sock shaping. Clara Parkes, a New York Times-bestselling author, calls it a clever solution to the 'second sock syndrome,' promising quick results. Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne of Modern Daily Knitting describe the book as a delightful and inspiring resource for both novice and veteran sock knitters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781635864076

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Illustration: Full-color; photographs and illustrations througho

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Jeanette Sloan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 182.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 152

About the Author

Safiyyah Talley, creator of the popular blog thedrunkknitter.com, hosts an independent Ravelry store, a podcast, and her design work has been featured in online publications such as The Bobble Club, The Fiber Company, LoveKnitting, and Darn Good Yarn and in Warm Hands, a book of knitting patterns. She teaches knitting classes virtually and at knitting shows including Vogue Knitting Live. Talley lives in Indiana.

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