Knitting books, Again!!

Ellen Edwards · 10-08-2005, 05:56 PM

OK--if I could order 3 knitting books, and one especially about socks, what would you suggest I buy??? I'm looking at Overstocks huge listing about knitting books...and I'm pondering....

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Vendie · 10-08-2005, 11:04 PM

The Knitters Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. I

it!

KellyK · 10-09-2005, 12:13 AM

"365 Days of Knitting Perpetual Calendar" DEFINITELY!

And, maybe Cat Bordhi's book...."Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles"?

Ellen Edwards · 10-09-2005, 07:40 AM

Thanx ya'll!! I haven't tried socks on circs--have you?? Is it really easier? I kinda like knitting with 4 needles though--it confounds everyone in the doctor's office when I knit socks there!! And it's kinda cool confounding people, ya know??

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AidanM · 10-09-2005, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Ellen Edwards

Thanx ya'll!! I haven't tried socks on circs--have you?? Is it really easier? I kinda like knitting with 4 needles though--it confounds everyone in the doctor's office when I knit socks there!! And it's kinda cool confounding people, ya know??

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Yes. Yes it is. When I knit socks in class people are like "What the heck?!"

aprildavis99 · 10-09-2005, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Ellen Edwards

Thanx ya'll!! I haven't tried socks on circs--have you?? Is it really easier? I kinda like knitting with 4 needles though--it confounds everyone in the doctor's office when I knit socks there!! And it's kinda cool confounding people, ya know??

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Now I will have to learn to make socks and use DPNs. Causing quizzical countenances is quite comical.

rebecca · 10-09-2005, 02:57 PM

2 socks on 2 circs will be my next sock project...but I am using the resource from here for it! Sock books...My very fave is Socks Socks Socks and another one that I've not gotten, but I understand is very, very good is Sensational Knitted Socks
A wonderful book with several patterns for all sizes with all different yarn sizes & gauges is The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns
One of my very favorite books is Scarf Style
The Knitter's Bible is an invaluable reference book and on sale @ knitpicks!
I can think of several more...but this is a good start

KellyK · 10-09-2005, 05:26 PM

OMG! I was just looking at that Socks Socks Socks book....I cant even IMAGINE what it would take to knit those flower garden socks! They are AMAZING!!!

Ellen Edwards · 10-09-2005, 06:19 PM

WOW!! A site on how to knit socks on circs!! That's mighty fine, Rebecca!! I won't even have to buy Cat's book unless I have to. I think I'll look for Socks! Socks! Socks, The Knitters Bible and the perpetual calendar, girls!! Thanks again!