Now, since I've gotten in the habit of knitting socks via the magic loop, I've been very excited to try out my new 2-at-a-Time Socks book since the instructions are for knitting 2 socks at a time on one long needles.
I like the technique she uses and I caught on quite quickly, although I think it may be a bit more confusing if you weren't already familiar with the magic loop. I chose to start with some plain stockinette socks using the Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock yarn that I just received from Jimmy Beans Wool. It's their special color of the month, SWAK, but I'm calling it Chocolate Raspberry. Because I LOVE Raspberry Buttercreams from See's Candy and I love the rich, fun colors of this yarn.
The author assures us to be patient as we work through the first few rounds and she's right... a bit of patience and untangling is necessary. But once I got going, I got into a groove and could knit effortlessly for some time without needing to untangle. I'm not finding it the type of knitting I can just keep setting aside when I'm busy helping kids with math, and I don't think I would carry it around for those moments when I just have time for a round or two, but it may prove to be a nice change of pace for some at home knitting sock knitting. I'll need to give it some time... which I intend to do.
I really don't think knitting 2 at a time is any faster, but it sure seems to get the job done quicker. Personally, I really like the fun and portability of knitting one at a time... but that's just me. I would still recommend the book for anyone who wants to knit 2 at a time. (I like it much better than the 2 circular method.)
Oh, and I've also been giving a bit of time to this...
Fun stuff!
7 comments:
Second Sock Syndrom is not fun, but I don't know about the two at a time. One day I'll do a Lady Elenor too, I pormise, or something else, bigger than a dish rag, in entrelac.
Lady Eleanor is sooooo wonderful. I don't know about socks two at once -- I have a really hard time with any socks. But sleeves -- two at once, definitely.
That different colored cable thing is pure genius Tammy!! The only thing close, that I can think of, would be to use addi's but one regular and one addi lace. They are a different color. Only problem I can imagine is that the tips of the lace needles are a bit sharper but not enough to make it not worth it. Very clever you are!
You are kickin my booty on Eleanor to btw. I have been knitting too many things to make progress on any one...bad bad habit of mine!
I've never had SSS because I've always knit 2 at the same time. I've got that book and I'm tempted to try the magic loop method, but what if I like it? What will happen to all my wonderful 24" circular needles?
Love that berry colorway! I recently got the book 'Knitting Circles Around Socks' by Antje Gillingham ... wonder how (or if) her technique differs? I know she calls for circulars of two different lengths - not as obvious as using different colors, but at least there's some difference.
I've called KnitPicks and made the "different colored cables" suggestion in the past. So far, no dice!
I must knit faster...you cannot pass me up on this! I started last YEAR!
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