Knit 2 Socks in 1: Discover the Easy Magic of Turning One Long Sock into a Pair!

“Your adventure begins here.... You’ll learn some things that will help you choose your yarn, needles, and gauge, and then you will be prepared to embark on your journey of knitting two socks in one,” writes knitting instructor Talley in this whimsical guide to sock making. Talley’s method involves knitting “one long tube” which is then split into two socks. To start, she lays out basic yarn information, breaks down needle options, and explains blocking and notions before diving into the patterns, among them the “everyday sock,” the striped “good book bed socks,” the toeless “Savasana yoga socks,” and tiny “once upon a time booties” for babies. In addition to providing detailed information about different yarn fibers and weights, Talley describes how each serves a different sock-making purpose: bulky acrylics are for bed socks, while cotton is ideal for warmer weather. Some readers may find it annoying to have to constantly flip pages to complete a pattern—sizing charts are at the beginning of the book and motif patterns are toward the middle, for example. Still, Talley’s creativity saves the day: knitters of all strokes will appreciate this innovative primer. (Mar.)