Book Review: Socks from the Toe Up
Wendy wrote another book, and this one’s about TOE UP SOCKS! Did you all know that I, Shannon Squire, LOVE TOE UP SOCKS? That I have made one pair of cuff-down socks in the past 2 and a half years, and that that is out of at least 50 pairs of socks? So, whenever I see that toe-up socks are getting their due, I rejoice.
And this book is something to rejoice about, for sure. Setting aside the fact that there are 20 amazing toe-up sock patterns, ranging from simple lace to twisty cables, the overview of toe-up sock techniques is well worth the investment. Wendy is kinda the toe-up queen of the internets, and I for one am superduper glad she decide to write this book. She covers tools, tips, toes, heels, cast ons, cast offs, you need it for toe-up sock knitting, Wendy covers it in this book. So, come and grab one at Twisted, and welcome to my world, the wonderful, wacky world of toe-up sock knitting.
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You go girl!!
I’m a toe up person also and only knit top down when forced into it. (I hate wasting sock yarn with top down.)
It’s nice that someone is finally writing about the techniques.
Maybe we’ll get some more converts!!!
P.S. Your daughter is a little cutie!!
Besides being able to know how long the leg can be on your socks, what are the other advantages to knitting toe-up? Thanks?
I also love toe up socks. Although have been knitting top down lately with STR. Will come in soon to check out Toe Up book and say hello!
Melo Madknitter
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