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I purchased the book, "Vogue Knitting-The Ultimate Sock Book" because sock knitting was something that I only tried one time previously and wanted to know more about it. I was very pleased with the book because it touches on many aspects of sock knitting from history to basic technique to patterns. The sock patterns are also very creative and are designed by many well known names in the knitting industry, which is typical of Vogue Knitting. A word of caution, however, for those of you who are interested in sock knitting techniques like working with two circular needles. Although there are patterns that utilize various techniques, the authors seem to assume that you already know these techniques as they are not explained in depth in the basic instructions. This is fine with me personally, because I prefer to knit socks the traditional way with 5 double pointed needles. I feel that this book was worth the cost and the time spent reading it.
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I was so happy to receive this book. It was recommended by a knitting instructor. I have started my first pair of socks. This book is probably not for beginners but the instructions are complete and the variety of sock types for different skill levels is sufficient to keep a person busy for a long time.
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If you like to knit socks and are looking for more patterns appropriate to thin yarn and socks this is a great resource. I have postees on every page! Well written and easy instructions.
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I was relieved to see that I am not the only one struggling with the errors in this book.
As a life long knitter, there is nothing more aggravating to me than a complex pattern with errors. Many times when faced with a challenging pattern, I put my faith in the instructions and follow them strictly. Usually I find some new insight that I would not have been able to guess myself. When you are shaping a heel with multiple colors, the instructions simply have to be correct!
I'm looking at one pattern that the written instructions do not match the graph. So, if you're pushing your limits as a knitter, how do you know what to trust?
I also, for once, bought the exact yarn stated in a pattern, only to find that Vogue didn't even name the colors correctly!
All it would have taken was having ONE person knit ONE sock based on the instructions to see where the written instructions go wrong. How they could have sent this to publication without that is beyond me.
I am a fairly accomplished knitter, and I already had three excellent sock books. I bought this book thinking Vogue would raise the bar even further. While the pictures are pretty, you'd better put your patience-hat on if you intend to use the patterns.
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Based on the book's description, Vogue's reputation and my experience with other of their books, I was expecting this book to be more that it is. The history is poorly written and edited. The techniques section is sketchy. For example, the technique for knitting two socks on two pairs of circular needles should be at the front with pictures, rather than as a brief description with the pattern. Many of the other techniques (such as for different heels) are only in the patterns and not in the techniques section. And as noted by other reviewers, wait for the errata.
Why a whole two stars? The history, though poorly written, is nice to have. There are some lovely patterns. The design section has some good advice and ideas.
Am I sorry I bought it? Yes, but I will use it. Vogue ought to be ashamed.
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