http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/23/knitting-socks-2/ Sharing the Good Life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:38:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/23/knitting-socks-2/#comment-29129 Christine Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:32:37 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9207#comment-29129 I have persevered with the two socks on one needle and am actually getting the hang of it. Tangling has not been an issue for me and neither has laddering. I had found an error on the pattern I am working on but after reading the comment above I went to the publishers website and downloaded the corrections. Wow! I don't think anyone tested these patterns before publication. I am sorry that I recommended this book to so many people. I thought I had found a goldmine. I have persevered with the two socks on one needle and am actually getting the hang of it. Tangling has not been an issue for me and neither has laddering. I had found an error on the pattern I am working on but after reading the comment above I went to the publishers website and downloaded the corrections. Wow! I don’t think anyone tested these patterns before publication. I am sorry that I recommended this book to so many people. I thought I had found a goldmine.

]]> http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/23/knitting-socks-2/#comment-29068 Bon Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:52:22 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9207#comment-29068 I'm on my second pair of two socks on one needle. One important thing is to put the yarn in separate plastic bags and label the bags A & B. I also found out that the 1st inch is the hardest. Once you get going, it makes sense. I do use more markers than the book calls for just so I can keep track of the instep and the sole. I learned a lot on the first pair. I’m on my second pair of two socks on one needle. One important thing is to put the yarn in separate plastic bags and label the bags A & B. I also found out that the 1st inch is the hardest. Once you get going, it makes sense. I do use more markers than the book calls for just so I can keep track of the instep and the sole. I learned a lot on the first pair.

]]> http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/23/knitting-socks-2/#comment-29062 Lynne in Hawaii Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:23:03 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9207#comment-29062 I tried knitting when I was twelve and drove my mother to sewing! You can alway donate the 'hated socks from the sucky sock yarn' to a homeless shelter...anything warm would be appreciated I'm sure! I tried knitting when I was twelve and drove my mother to sewing! You can alway donate the ‘hated socks from the sucky sock yarn’ to a homeless shelter…anything warm would be appreciated I’m sure!

]]> http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/23/knitting-socks-2/#comment-29059 Judy Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:02:11 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9207#comment-29059 I've tried circular needles also and even tried a class on knitting two socks simultaneously which was a real trip, but I still prefer DPNs. Like Jo, the best finish I've ever done is using 2 sets of DPNs and doing a section at a time on each pair of needles. Love your new yarn, and glad to hear that your DH is OK. Hugs. I’ve tried circular needles also and even tried a class on knitting two socks simultaneously which was a real trip, but I still prefer DPNs. Like Jo, the best finish I’ve ever done is using 2 sets of DPNs and doing a section at a time on each pair of needles. Love your new yarn, and glad to hear that your DH is OK. Hugs.

]]> http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/11/23/knitting-socks-2/#comment-29034 Gina E Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:41:16 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9207#comment-29034 Judy, I am queen of the one-sock-wonders! Why knit a second one? Been there done that! It takes me about a week to knit the first sock and then a month to trudge through the second! I like dpns but recently gave magic loop needle a second try. I have less ladders and I find it more portable because I don't have to worry about the stitches falling off the ends when I stuff my project in my bag. Judy, I am queen of the one-sock-wonders! Why knit a second one? Been there done that! It takes me about a week to knit the first sock and then a month to trudge through the second! I like dpns but recently gave magic loop needle a second try. I have less ladders and I find it more portable because I don’t have to worry about the stitches falling off the ends when I stuff my project in my bag.

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