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From the best-selling author of Knitting Circles Around Socks, here’s an exciting new collection of fun sock patterns! Now learn to knit two socks at a time on two circular needles, from the top down or from the toe up!
Features 13 all-new sock patterns in a range of skill levels
Includes both toe-up and cuff-down knitting techniques
Contains helpful photos and clear, thorough instructions
Unicorn Books - 2009
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↓New sock patterns from Knitting More circles around Socks↓
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 Good Update, May 19, 2010 This review is from: Knitting More Circles Around Socks: Two at a Time, Toe Up or Cuff Down (Paperback) This edition is much better than the previous one. Easier to understand and just flows better. It is so good to finish both socks at the same time!
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excellent directions, May 6, 2010
This review is from: Knitting More Circles Around Socks: Two at a Time, Toe Up or Cuff Down (Paperback) I bought this book because I liked her first one-Knitting Circles Around Socks--for its clarity and because it met its goal: teach me how to do 2 socks at a time without frustration. This book met my expectations as well and I was willing to pay full price for it because I knew she had solid written communication skills. Her directions are clear and written so that you can be successful. I have since been hooked on knitting socks two at a time and no longer suffer from Second Sock Syndrome. This book does not disappoint and has given me a lot of confidence in tackling the sock world head on. |
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Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Does this mean that every Saturday I’ll write a book review? Ha! I should be so disciplined. It really means that I’m doing one of the many book reviews I’ve been intending (on which I am way behind) and that it just happens to be a Saturday and the book title was too long for the post title. Clear as mud?
Because I am a book junkie, a sock knitting junkie, and teach the occasional sock knitting class, I am frequently asked about my opinions of sock books. I always approach new sock knitting books with caution. Does the world really need another one, it seems there have been so many lately. But being a woman of infinite opinions, I’m always happy to share them 
Today’s Special;
“Knitting More Circles Around Socks: Two at a Time, Toe Up or Cuff Down ” by Antje Gillingham
If “Knitting Circles Around Socks: Knit Two at a Time on Circular Needles” by Antje Gillingham, can be classified as SKOC (Sock Knitting on Circulars) 101, then her new book “Knitting More Circles Around Socks: Two at a Time, Toe Up or Cuff Down” would be SKOC 201.
“More” is a stand alone book that does not require you to have purchased the first book. It has all the same good basic sock information and how too start instructions as the first book; terminology, measuring for fit, gauge swatching, and a handy size chart that gives you all the needed measurements for each standard shoe size – ideal for gift knitting!
The text is littered with good, clear hand drawn illustrations for all techniques needed in this book in the Knitting Basics section. Many of the techniques are different from the first book as different techniques are used in this collection of patterns.
The Sock Basics section is new and a very good primer to read before starting your first sock pattern. Read it! Your sock knitting experience will be sweeter for it (that goes for any knitting book), and this is a fabulous addition.
The Basic Woman’s Cuff Down Sock pattern (the first pattern in the book) is the same as in her first book. Her photo illustrations of casting-on and setting up for two-at-a-time is very good and she gives lots of great tips for cast-on success.
All that is in the first 28 pages. Now, the really good stuff (more?) starts. There are three more cuff-down socks that are inventive. I love bobbles, slips are new to me but (now) on my “must try” list. The third is a basic sock for kids; wonderful as it covers infant to age 12. There are eight patterns for toe-up socks (my own personal favorite). Again, her techniques are well illustrated with photographs. Another good kid’s basic pattern is added and the following are all fresh designs and a just a wee bit more challenging than those in her first book. The information you need is all there and very understandable without being “dumbed down”.
As a fanatical two-at-a-time on one (or two) needle sock knitter for the last few years, I have to say “I’m impressed”. Job well done Antje, just don’t ask me to pronounce your name.
Deb H
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 Clear enough for a beginner to follow, February 17, 2010 I'm using this book to knit my very first pair of socks. The instructions are clear enough that I am chugging right along, and yet the projects are sufficiently attractive and challenging that I hope this may be the only sock-knitting book I'll ever need. |
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Knitting More Circles Around Socks, February 13, 2010
The instructions in this booklet are excellent. However, knitting two at a time on two circulars might be a bit overwhelming to a new sock knitter. |
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ANother great sock book, December 10, 2009
I have this book and AG's first book. These are great, they really go over the technique in detail so you will be able to use the 2 circ method. I am glad i have her first book too, tho, it has different patterns. So if you are just trying to choose one, then of course, go for this second book, which has both techniques (toe up and cuff down) but you will not be disappointed if you buy both.
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Excellent for any knitter!, November 4, 2009
As a long time sock knitter, I had looked for a book with good information on basics for toe up knitting, particularly heels for two socks at a time, on two circular needles. This was an impulse purchase, and probably one of the best I have ever made. The instructions, both cuff down and toe up, are superb and would be excellent for any level of knitter. I have already recommended it to friends.
Yes, you need to know basic knitting before starting the book, but I believe a sock novice could successfully use the simple patterns and learn along the way. The photography of the basics such as casting on, distribution of stitches, how to start knitting, etc. are very good and easy to follow. There are more complex socks for more advanced knitters and a nice variety of patterns.
The book is split with the first half being cuff down and the second toe up, so it is easy to find what you want. It is a clear read without idiotic commentary in the instructions.
If you know someone struggling to learn sock knitting, buy this book for them. (or at least suggest it!)
And even when I am not knitting, I enjoy the layout and writing...to read and think and plot my next pair!
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Clear photos, illustrations, good instructions - but check her website for pattern revisions, November 3, 2009
I am new to knitting and made just a few simple items before getting this book. I am impressed with the clarity of the illustrations and the instructions, and I particularly like the cast-on for the toe-up socks. This cast-on results in a very neat edge to the toe on the sock. Another thing I liked about the book was the illustrated instructions for increases & decreases at the beginning. I found this reference helpful. I was able to knit a pair of toe-up socks, thanks to the clear instructions. I visited the author's The Knitting Nest website out of curiosity, and found that there are corrections for a few of the patterns in this book. If you also own her other book, there are several corrections for that one too. I like this book better than her first book, because this one has the toe-up instructions. However, the other book has a great pattern for chunky weight yarn socks, and for adult-size cuff-down stretchy (Fixation yarn) socks, which I like a lot. Both books have instructions for how to convert standard socks patterns from double-point needles to her method of knitting on 2 circular needles. This book made knitting a lot more fun for me, and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn to knit socks.
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 Good reference book for the sock knitter's library, October 26, 2009 This book has very good pictures and text to explain the process of casting on two socks at one time. I really like that it includes techniques for both cuff-down and toe-up socks. The patterns are also very nice. I expect to use this book a lot for future knitting projects.
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knitting more circles around socks, October 6, 2009
This was exactly as I anticipated it would be - more patterns and different skill sets involved. Good book.
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LOVE THIS BOOK!!, September 28, 2009
I loved this book with its' easy to follow instuctions and patterns. Perfect for the experienced sock maker or the beginner. I have found a new favorite pattern and making 2 socks at once is going so quickly. I am going to purchase the first book also as I prefer to make socks cuff down. You can't go wrong with this pattern book.
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A pick for any library catering to knitters, September 18, 2009
KNITTING MORE CIRCLES AROUND SOCKS offers patterns in men's, women's and children's sizes and teaches how to knit two socks at a time on two circular needles starting at either end. Knitters who already have some experience will relish a guide packed with not only color photos of finished socks, but step-by-step color instructions, but familiarity with knitting directions and terms is still a requirement, making this a pick for any library catering to knitters. |
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KNITTING MORE CIRCLES AROUND SOCKS-Antje Gillingham. In this book the instructions are written for using two circular needles to knit a pair of socks at one time. And I done it! I'm so excited about this! If you've been knitting using two circulars to knit one sock, now you can also knit two with her clear instructions with pictures.
She even shows a great tip: how to pick up to hide the dreaded gusset hole in the corners. It worked for me. The pictures above shows my progress. I knitted a toddler pair. And although the stripes do not match, they were knit from one ball of yarn I had, and it made it even easier to keep them apart and see what I was doing. And another great way to use up scraps on a starter pair, or practice pair. In this book she explains the cuff down and toe up techniques. I'm planning on another pair cuff down, but knit for an adult size foot and a pattern on the leg.
From - Footheel Sock Knitter Blog
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Knitting More Circles around Socks, August 4, 2009
This book is a follow up to Knitting Circles around Socks. It continues with more patterns & goes into knitting socks from the toe up with this method. The instructions are clear & there are lots of how too pictures.
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good book, July 19, 2009
As always a good read and wonderful patterns. she uses both top and bottom starting patterns and has a good review of Judy's magic cast on.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Antje Gillingham Does It Again!!, July 3, 2009
If you love using this technique for cuff-down socks, you will definitely want to purchase this book to learn how to use it for knitting socks toe-up. Why toe-up? You never have to worry about running out of yarn because once the foot is done, you can knit the leg as long as you like or as long as your yarn allows. And for those who dread grafting the toes of their socks, no kitchener stitch required!
Like her first book, step-by-step instructions with photos are provided. Learn how to cast on toe-up and how to knit a short-row heel, two-at-a-time, of course. The projects are gorgeous, including lace, slip-stitch, color work and cable stitch patterns. Also included is a very handsome sock pattern for the guys and a very cute sock with sizing for little ones. If you prefer the cuff down method, there are patterns for you, too. The book is an enjoyable read, as well. Antje includes fun anecdotes about each pattern.
I highly recommend that you add this book to your library, and this technique to your knitting repertoire.
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If you’re a fan of Antje Gillingham’s ingenious techniques for knitting two socks at the same time on two circular needles from Knitting Circles Around Socks, here’s reason to celebrate: 13 more fun sock projects in a range of skill levels. Whether you prefer knitting toe-up or cuff-down, you can, as Gillingham says, forget about counting rows and stitches, forget about finishing one sock only to have to start the exact same one all over again, forget about running out of yarn, forget about fretting over the perfect fit. Crystal-clear instructions, practical advice and super-helpful photos and diagrams will have you knitting cabled, bobbled, herringbone and other fabulous styles for the whole family easier than you ever thought possible.
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Knitter's around the world have discovered Antje's book, Knitting circles around Socks. In her first national-best-selling book, Antje teaches you how to knit two socks at a time on two circular needles. Once you close the toes, you have a pair ready to put on and wear! No more knitting the same thing twice or counting rows over and over again! When they're done, they're done.
Now in its seventh printing, Knitting circles around Socks is one of Martingale and Company's top two selling knitting books. Check your favorite book seller's website for information on ordering or come by and see Antje at The Knitting Nest and pick up your own personally signed copy.
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Do you want to learn to knit 2 socks at a time on 2 circular needles? Knitting Circles Around Socks: Knit Two at a Time on Circular Needles by Antje Gillingham has detailed instructions with plenty of pictures.
All the steps needed to knit 2 socks at once on 2 circular needles are detailed using a basic stockinette stitch sock pattern in worsted weight yarn. The 14 well-illustrated pages of the basic sock pattern cover every detail of knitting with 2 circular needles to make 2 socks at once.
Once you've learned the basics, there are 8 sock patterns using different types of yarn and featuring your choice of beads, cables, ruffles or lace. These patterns have instructions for a women's small, medium and large sock size. Most of them accomplish this by varying the stitch count for the different sizes. A couple of the patterns vary the needle size to get the different sock sizes. I am not a fan of using larger needles to get larger socks. The feel of the knitted fabric on the bottom of the foot is different and may not be comfortable.
Two of these patterns are basic stockinette stitch socks made in fingering or sport weight yarn instead of worsted weight. These patterns are useful, if you are not experienced in varying the number of stitches to adjust a sock for a different yarn or don't want to bother figuring it out yourself.
The books covers basic sock terminology and measurements and has a table of typical measurements by shoe size. A Knitting Basics section has illustrated instructions for casting on, various decreases, make a stitch, and kitchner stitch or grafting. Adjusting sock size by changing the number of stitches is mentioned, but no details are given. Two pages near the end of the book are devoted to converting patterns from double-pointed to circular needles, which gives you an endless selection of sock patterns to work on circular needles.
This is a excellent book for learning to knit 2 socks on 2 circular needles. All of the basics are covered in detail and once you know the basics, you can knit any sock pattern on 2 circular needles.
From - Handcrafting With Love
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sock addict , 12 April 2009
Highly recommended. Very good and helpful with loads of useful tips. Brilliant projects, clear photos and directions. 5 stars!
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The only way to knit socks, June 27, 2009
I knew I was going to like this book when I read Antje's introduction - I liked her right away. When I got ready to start knitting, I was amazed at how good the instructions were. There were more than enough pictures and instructions for casting on and getting started, and that's what made the whole process so easy. Once everything is set up on the needles correctly, you really can't get mixed up. Even the fact that she has you use a 16" and a 24" inch needle helps because you always know which row you are on by the feel of the needle. I completed my first pair of socks in one month (I don't get a whole lot of time to knit each day or it would probably go faster) which is a lot faster than I'm able to do two separate socks because it takes me so long to get myself to start the second one. I'm never going back to knitting one sock at a time. |
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April 12, 2009
This is one of the easiest to understand of all the circular needle knitting patterns for socks. Many of the patterns assume you already know how to knit socks. This book starts simply and has nice illustrations. I highly recommend it.
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| Knitting socks..., March 17, 2009
Was VERY pleased with this book.
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2008-04-08 03:41 pm UTC
BTW if you're doing socks and haven't tried knitting two at once on two circular needles I can't say enough good things about _Knitting Circles Around Socks_ by Antje Gillingham. It's got great diagrams and it was easy to figure out how to convert my other patterns using her instructions.
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Until I got this book I had about 4 one socks done and never could get motivated to finish the other sock (don't ask why I did a new sock and didn't finish the second sock to the first one :-). Since I got this book I have knitted 3 pairs of socks. Excellent book, highly recommended. I found knitting with the two circular needles a little strange at first but got comfortable with them really quick so don't give up you will be glad you didn't.
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Wondeful Book, February 14, 2009
This is a great book to learn the method of making socks on 2 circular needles. I wasn't sure I wanted to do the two-at-a-time method, but did want more direction on how to knit one sock at a time using this method.
The directions were very easy to follow, and I turned my first heel with no problem! What a feeling of accomplishment. She also includes some very nice patterns in the book.
Best of all, she tells you how to convert any sock pattern to this method. This alone, is worth the price of the book. Now the sky is the limit. I can knit any sock not just patterns written for this method.
This book would be a great addition to your knitting library.
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Clear, September 4, 2008
Simply put:
It's clear, got fabulous instructions, and wonderful pictures to guide a beginner to knitting socks... and 2 at a time!
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Wonderful!, October 20, 2008
I just knit my first pair of socks - ever! I had never even attempted to make socks before and just dove right in using this book for a guide. The pictures were great and the instructions were very helpful - the author includes boxes with tips throughout the instructions - it seemed she was always addressing the very question I had in mind at that very moment.
This was a great way to learn to knit socks - working on two at a time let me use stitches and concepts that were brand new to me 2x in a row (which I like to think really reinforced it for me!) and gave me instant satisfaction - when I was done I popped them on my feet without having to start all over to make a second one! |
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Fun new way to knit socks, August 14, 2008
The book has clear, easy directions that I was able to follow the first attempt, except for some confusion as I entered the gusset stitches for the heel. I ended up with the yarn access on the opposite side of the socks and had to retry. This was remedied after two tries and I honestly don't know if my misreading or the book caused the problem. I will use this method, I love it, for two reasons. First, it assures both socks will be exactly the same size. Secondly, I love to knit socks while traveling, but have a tendency to drop the loose needle, which leads to awkward times in an airplane or car as I try to find the needle on the floor. This technique will save that embarrassment--THANK YOU
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Great Manual, September 30, 2008
This book is a great way to start knitting socks on two circular needles. I had never knitted socks before & though I'd knit other things on dpns I wanted to knit my first pair of socks two at a time. The book was great. Answered most of my questions & I knit my first pair with the book alone & no guidance from the local knitting shop (which is also fun, but if you're going to write a book it might as well be thorough enough in and of itself without having to go ask for help.) Her explanations are very detailed & clear. What I love about this book is that she gives measurements for every sock size, man, woman & child, so to convert any pattern for whoever you'd like to knit it for. She also tells you how to convert any pattern for dpns to the two at a time cirular needles method. I only gave it 4 stars because the variety in pattern has more to do with yarn varience than pattern, though enough to get you started & give you ideas. She does have one cabled pattern, and a few lace variations. And though she was exceptionally clear in her directions there was an instance where she assumed you would already know the technique & didn't describe how to do it anywhere in the book. Actually this only happened once for me when it came time to pick up stitches. I had never learned this correctly & when the pattern said to pick up 11 stitches, I had no idea how to do it & couldn't find a description anywhere in the book. Luckily I had also bought Ann Budd's Getting Started Knitting Socks book at the same time to refer to, which included the directions for the various ways to accomplish picking up stitches. Her descriptions for other techniques, like the proper way to ssk, etc, were far superior to other books/magazines that I've read & I actually corrected a few of my stitches, which I had previously been doing wrong. Overall, I would highly recommend this book.
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Book Review
This book includes eight designs ranging from easy to advanced, and a new technique: knitting two socks at the same time on two circular needles! You'll gain speed and efficiency and have fun trying new patterns that include cables, lace, ruffles, and more. Use of beads, contrasting yarns, and cotton with a touch of elastic are featured. There are anklets and longer socks, chunky and fine gauge. The first section, devoted to explaining the technique, is easy to follow thanks to well-written text and plenty of photos. One major plus to knitting two socks at once: When you're done, you're done. None of this "one sock finished, one sock maybe someday" that afflicts all of us at some point. Let's hope this is the first in a series rather than a stand-alone volume. We'd like to see more.
From - Knit 'N Style Magazine - June 2008 issue # 155
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Socks, coffee and basketball
As you see, I have my priorities straight...coffee and yarn together. :-}
I think I'm getting the hang of sock knitting now. Four needles and two balls of yarn can be a disaster waiting to happen for someone like me. I'm the person who can look at a string, rope or cord and it will tangle into terrible knots. Ask my friend, Blogfree Jessica, when we take our dogs tracking, my 40 ft. tracking line will tangle simply because I got it out of the truck.
Anyway, I think I am getting the hang of it now. I finally figured out that I must move the yarn when I turn the needles to avoid tangles. Now that I am beyond the cuff, this is much more fun and is progressing much more quickly. I must say that my book, Knitting Circles Around Socks, is great. The instructions and illustrations are very easy to understand. Antje Gillingham takes you by the hand and walks you step by step thru this technique. I like two at a time socks. Personally, if I knitted socks one at a time, I could envision just enough difference in the my tension that they would be different sizes...not a lot but enough I'd notice.
From - Purlingoldens blog
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Knitting Circles Around Socks: Knit Two at a Time on Circular Needles
Dedicated sock knitters know the charm of knitting socks as a pair simultaneously. With this method, orphan socks not only don't happen but true reversibility can be achieved - useful for the occasional pattern where on-line reversibility is required. The German-born author, and yarn shop owner, includes many helpful diagrams and a particularly useful chart for knitting socks for just about any size. A good little book to complete any knitter's repertoire in sock knitting.
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Antje Gillingham has extended the use of two circular needles to include knitting both socks at a time. I have to say, it is much easier to use her method for two-at-a-time knitting than it is to use my method. With her method, the socks both share both needles and you move seamlessly from one to the next and around and back. With my method, each sock had (notice the past tense!) it's own pair of needles and I worked one sock and then the next, untangling the yarn as I switched. Antje has changed all that for me and she can do so for you, too.
Her lovely book is filled with clearly photographed instructions, charming sock designs and lots and lots of useful information, including yarn and size conversion tables. There's even instructions for translating dpn instructions to her two-socks/two-circulars method. Anyone who wants a better method to knit two socks at a time will find it in Knitting Circles Around Socks.
From - Knittersbookshelf.com
| Mathwizard - May 14, 2008
top down
I learned to knit socks from top to toe on circular needles. Everyone else in the class used double points and I used two circular needles. Cat Bordhi has a book about it and the one I prefer is Knitting Circles Around Socks by Antje Gillingham. Her explanations and pictures are really clear and I had no problems following her and she even show you how to do both socks at the same time!!!! I like doing both at the same time and not one then doing the other one. Some people do magic loop but I prefer the two circular needle and both socks at the same time method.
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Warm Up America! Weekend
This past weekend’s Warm Up America! Knit Out was my first experience at this event. I was awestruck meeting designers Candi Jensen, Susan B. Anderson, Kristin Nicholas, Antje Gillingham and Karen Thalacker. I’ve knit patterns these wonderfully creative women have published. It was a thrill for this knitter’s heart to rub elbows and hang with them . . . and they were so nice! And not a single one asked me to show them my knitting . . . thank goodness!
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Hubby’s Socks are Done At Last!
I never thought I’d finish these socks. WHEW. I nearly ran out of yarn too.
The pattern is one of my favorite stand-by’s: the 8 Stitches Per Inch sock from Getting Started Knitting Socks by Ann Budd. I knit them two at a time on two circular needles using the book Knitting Circles Around Socks by Antje Gillingham. I am so glad I knit them that way too — I don’t think I would have ever finished the second sock otherwise.
My husband is sick in bed (poor guy) so I haven’t gotten to show them to him yet. Hopefully he’ll like them. And hopefully they fit… if not, I may cry! Hehe.
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