Knitting one sock is fun and rewarding, but finishing its partner can become a chore that leaves well-intentioned knitters suffering from "second sock syndrome." With this two-at-a-time technique you can easily finish a full pair of socks on the same day. Step-by-step photographs illustrate how to cast on and knit two socks together on one long circular needle, whatever the pattern or shape. Lonely, abandoned single socks are now a thing of the past! Melissa Morgan-Oakes learned as a child to crochet, tat, and sew without commercial patterns. When her children were small, she created award-winning sewn and crocheted garments. Melissa later taught herself to spin and knit, so she brings the perspective of a self-taught knitter to her innovative methods. She now teaches and designs patterns for WEBS, America's Yarn Store. Melissa lives in western Massachusetts with her family. The Secret Revealed 2-at-a-Time Techniques 2-at-a-Time Patterns Berry Season Spice Be Mine Varsity Belle Epoque Frolic Coquette Socks for Aidan Twilight Sugar Maple H Sock Athena Emily's Socks Sailor's Delight Pitter Patter The Classic Sock Ragg Hiker Appendix Glossary Pattern Stitch Key Abbreviations Standard Sock Sizes Resources The Sock Knitters/Acknowledgments Index Kick Second-Sock Syndrome for Good? Melissa Morgan-Oakes frees you forever from the repetitive boredom of knitting sock number two. With her innovative new method, you can cast on and knit two socks at once on a single circular needle. Adapt your favorite sock pattern to this innovative new method or have fun with any of the 17 original designs included. Either way, you'll be thrilled with the fun and satisfaction of finishing TWO socks at the very same time! "Knitters know the first sock finished brings great joy, quickly followed by the dismay that there's still a second one that has to be completed. The second-sock syndrome is over, thanks to Melissa Morgan-Oakes. The author of 2-at-a-Time Socks shows knitters how, with one circular needle, two socks can be completed at once. Hurray!" "Not only can you learn how to knit socks on a circular needle, you will learn how to knit them at the same time, ensuring they are exactly the same when finished. No more second-sock syndrome! The hardcover book has a wire binding so that it lies perfectly flat when open. As if all the great instructions weren't enough, there are 17 patterns included for men, women, and children. Once you try a single 40" needle, you might just give up your dpns forever!" April 2008

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