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Posted by on April 9, 2007, 11:37 am
Try 5 dpn as they fold together better.
Aaron
> Once you get started knitting 2 at a time, it's not that complicated. It
> takes about 3 rows to recognize that there is a rhythm to it: knit across,
> change yarn; knit across, change needles; knit across, change yarn; knit
> across and change needles back to where you started (preferably you keep a
> stitch marker there to make it easy to recognize).
>
> Pro's (besides not getting stuck if you break or lose a dpn):
> easy to make socks identical
>
> Con's:
> the "seam" where you change needles needs more adjusting
> knitting from two balls of yarn (or two ends of the same skein--which I
try
> to avoid) can require periodic untangling
>
> At present I am knitting one pair on 2 circs, and another on 4 dpns. I
think
> I will take the dpns with me on my cross-country trip, as they're more
> compact to work with.
>
> Just dive in, and have fun! What have you got to lose?
>
> Georgia
> www.georgiamorgan.net/html/knitting.htm
>
> > I'm coming to all of you pro's before diving into sock knitting. I've
> > been knitting for years, and have done everything from hats and
> > scarves to sweaters, plus beaded knitting. I've done lots of hats for
> > charity, etc., but would like to have something small and portable to
> > have in my bag for in the car or wherever.
> >
> > I like the idea of knitting with two circular needles and knitting
> > both socks at the same time. Am I crazy to start out this way? If
> > this is a bad idea what would you recommend instead? What yarn and
> > needles are appropriate for a beginning sock knitter? I've also
> > noticed some patterns for "toe up" socks, is this a good idea too?
> >
> > Any suggestions, hints, or tips are greatly appreciated.
> >
> > thanks, Linda in B.C., Canada
>
>
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