New pathways for sock knitters. Book one : 8 new forms of sock architecture, 28 individual design...
NEW PATHWAYS ignites a bright new era for sock knitters everywhere! - knit the 2 little learning socks, and you re ready for 8 new styles of ...
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Jun 22, 2011
Mycroft
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On the one hand, this is exceptionally innovative, both in terms of how one can move around the gusset and how this will work with different patterns. For example, if one puts the gusset on the bottom of the foot, one can keep the pattern going around the top and sides of the foot. Some enable one to keep the pattern going over the heel. Nifty, right?
The down side, though, is the sometimes excessive complexity in calculations. Bordhi assigns a bunch of letters to various things that m More...
The down side, though, is the sometimes excessive complexity in calculations. Bordhi assigns a bunch of letters to various things that m More...
Mar 15, 2011
Heather
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Own it, love it, just about used it to death. Read carefully, do the sample socks to understand what's going on, and know that Cat Bordhi has a YouTube channel with videos where she explains some of the concepts for those who learn better in that manner. Some sock types you'll love and others won't work as well on your feet. That's normal for this method - I recommend finding the one or ones that work for you and then going with those.
I've cut the spine off of my copy because it's gett More...
I've cut the spine off of my copy because it's gett More...
Jun 13, 2010
Diane
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A book for those who are already familiar with knitting socks and their architecture - the different parts used to form a sock structure.
Cat Bordhi has discovered a different way to construct socks, one without the use of gussets. Since I happen to think the gusset is the worst part of knitting a sock I was delighted to find that those increases may be distributed anywhere between the toe and the top of the ankle bone, including the sole.
For designers this means a great More...
Cat Bordhi has discovered a different way to construct socks, one without the use of gussets. Since I happen to think the gusset is the worst part of knitting a sock I was delighted to find that those increases may be distributed anywhere between the toe and the top of the ankle bone, including the sole.
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Nov 09, 2010
Laura
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I refer to this book often for it's techniques and charts. Great book for anyone who wants to understand the mechanics of sock knitting, but also for those who simply want to make socks simply and creatively.
I use the Riverbed "sockitecture" for most of the socks I knit for my autistic nephew because it creates such a smooth, comfortable seamless line. These socks seem to be his favorites to wear.
I use the Riverbed "sockitecture" for most of the socks I knit for my autistic nephew because it creates such a smooth, comfortable seamless line. These socks seem to be his favorites to wear.
Jan 08, 2010
Hester
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When I first read this book, I thought it was brilliant. Now that I have read other sock-knitting books, I think the author has over-sold herself. I still, however, think it is a fantastic book and I highly recommend it as the probably the best book to teach how to knit socks. I have used it to knit socks for babies and for my fiance with size 13 feet.
Dec 12, 2011
Kirstin
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This book is amazing. I don't think I know enough about knitting yet to fully take advantage of it, but I thinking trying Cat's patterns and techniques is going to help me learn so much more about knitting and socks than I would have thought possible.
Jan 26, 2009
N.
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A book filled with good, clear tips on customizing the design and fit of socks. A few of the cuff techniques provide more excitement than they're worth, but Bordhi has a playful taste in patterns and it's overall a good resource for sock knitters.
Apr 07, 2008
Kristen
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I really love when knitting book authors think about why they are doing something a particular way instead of just adding crap to traditional patterns. This author has completely broken down socks to what shape they need to be and made patterns accordingly, ditching European traditions when they don't serve the function of the sock. I love the Chinese-menu style of the patterns, although it has made it necessary to carry the whole book until I learn some by heart. Fortunately everything is so
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Jan 17, 2008
Kim
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This book has brilliant, innovative designs. However, the layout is awful. I understand that some of this is due to the author's desire for the patterns to be variable, so all the toes are in one section & the heels in another. The result is that it's very frustrating to knit even a so-called "master" pattern because you are having to constantly flip between pages. Plus the instructions are not always clearly written. There were several points where I had to try and decipher wha
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Mar 09, 2010
Mom
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This book made me into a better sock knitter AND to learn to knit toe-up AND to really check the gauge!
I'm not accurate yet with the "w&t and then cw" techniques, but they'll come, I'm sure.
I'm not accurate yet with the "w&t and then cw" techniques, but they'll come, I'm sure.
Sep 04, 2011
Sheila
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Some interesting construction techniques for socks. Didn't have a chance to try any before my library wanted the book back, so I may check it out and try them out sometime.
Jul 20, 2009
Ideath
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This book is making me do things that i have been putting off... like following an entire pattern all the way to the end, and swatching properly, and using stitch markers. The patterns are clever and creative - i love the geometric thinking that underlies her structural explorations, and the practicality of the math that makes all of the patterns adjustable to different needles and yarns. My only complaint is that i end up turning forward and back in the book like mad, as techniques, calculation
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Aug 23, 2010
Danielle
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Wonderful book. Her patterns make very comfortable socks, and they're easy to work.
Sep 11, 2010
Mollie *scoutrmom*
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I think the patterns in this book gave me a better idea of what is involved in designing a pattern. Bordhi doesn't only show us "what" or "how", she shares her "why". Those who might be ready to try a bit of redesigning sock knitting patterns could certainly justify the cost of this book.
The only reason I'm not rushing right to my stash to begin some of these is because I read the second book first, and wanted to try that version.
The only reason I'm not rushing right to my stash to begin some of these is because I read the second book first, and wanted to try that version.
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Sep 01, 2008
Becky
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While my dislike for the author has been well documented, I can't deny that she attacks sock knitting from directions I didn't even know existed. If you're not a sock knitter, I doubt you can imagine how kick ass it is to free the increases (or decreases should you be a top-downer) from the gusset but trust me when I say it's super kick ass!
Dec 16, 2010
Kathy
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I use this book over and over to knit socks. It has all the math to measure a person's foot and figure out how to make a sock to fit them, regardless of if they have a wide or narrow foot, heel, high or low arch. Great charts and math to do calculate how to tailor socks. And some great toe up techniques. One of my favorites.
Aug 04, 2008
Ann
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Good and creative information, horrible editing. I like what Cat Bordhi has to share with me, but the confusing lay-out is very off-putting. Others have managed to write excellent sock books w/o making me read each section 10 times to grasp the concepts.
Mar 01, 2008
penny
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The layout is a bit funky and frustrating but it's great to turn some of the standards on their heads. I love the heel in that there are no stitches to pick up, the best of both short row and heel flaps. :)
Jan 01, 2010
Nancy
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This book confused me mightily!! I am going to have to return to it at a later date. But I am glad to hear the enthusiasm of so many who have reviewed it.
Feb 16, 2008
Miss Mouse
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I just got my very own copy. Oh, boy! I can't wait to get some of these patterns going! Cat Birdhi really has the physics of knitting down pat.
Mar 16, 2009
Andrea
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This is making way more sense to me than that other book where you knit two socks at a time, I could not get the hang of that one!
Oct 21, 2007
Cynthia
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It is a wonderfully poetic way to learn to knit socks that fit and are easy to knit. Have fun learning.
Apr 19, 2009
Diane
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Have knit several of the "sockitectures" - first toe up patterns I have liked.
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