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June 07, 2005
Socks
I really can't say enough good things about this knitting with two circular needles! I am on the foot now of my second sock! I give you Exhibit A
I love this! I know I said it before, but I wish I knew about this sooner.
Look at this join
and no holes!!!!
Now I give you Exhibit B
This is the sock I started back in March. I hate this sock. I don't want to finish it now. And lucky for me it is only Lion Brand sock yarn. Look at that horrible join
Messy I say, very bad form. Here are my "ladders" Hate them!
Now if only I could take better pictures! I really think I am going to throw that sock away. I dunno, I may rip it out and start again, but it was only $6.00 yarn. The purple yarn is another story! That is Opal yarn and was more expensive.
Thank you for all your comments on the Addi Turbo post. I will probably end up buying some. Now, you may have noticed I have updated my blogs I like to read list. I have deleted some, not because I don't love them, I do, I just needed a change. 2 sites in particular stand out right now. Streets and Yo's has a great post today about kool aide dyeing for self striping yarn. Most excellent, you must check it out. The other site is Conversations About Famous People. This is one of the funniest sites I have read in a long time. I am totally intrigued by celebrity gossip anyway, so this is a MUST read!
Posted by beth at June 7, 2005 05:21 PM
Comments
I love the purple yarn! Opal, no kidding! Thanks for letting us know!
As for the dpn versus 2-circ thing, my opinions are different than yours, but that's why you knit your way, and I, mine!
Posted by: grumperina at June 7, 2005 06:06 PM
I love two circs for socks. A couple of years ago I tried two socks on two circs and didn't like it at all. I do one sock at a time now.
Posted by: Lou at June 8, 2005 03:05 AM
Thanks for posting about this, Beth! I have had a bad relationship with DPNs for far too long... I need to try this method with 2 circs! Your socks look great--I like both pairs--hope you do finish the other ones :)
Have a good one!
Posted by: Lolly at June 8, 2005 08:06 AM
Here I was thinking that socks on 2 circs was just for beginners who are scared of DPNs.. Based on your rave review, I might just have to try this technique!
Posted by: Diana at June 8, 2005 09:15 AM
You go Miss Gurl with your socks. Can I send you mine socks in progress and have you finish them? LOL I hate, no, despise, knitting socks. Bawahahahahahahahaha
Posted by: Jon at June 8, 2005 09:52 AM
Wow! Look at you go on those socks!
Posted by: Erin at June 8, 2005 10:33 AM
can't you transfer the sock underway to the circular needles and finish that way? their such a great color...and nobody is going to see the flaws on your feet but you....but then you are a very anal person...so rip them bad boys out and start over...there only socks...known you to rip out a whole sweater with a flaw...! so...do it
Posted by: Lemon at June 8, 2005 10:42 AM
Socks look great! I love the two circular idea!
And YAY for seeing you in LA too!
Posted by: toni at June 8, 2005 11:06 AM
You made me smile. I began working on my latest socks on circulars for the first time.
I love the speed and lacke of gapping holes myself!
Posted by: Traci Sue at June 8, 2005 05:31 PM
Gorgeous socks Ms. Enabler!! Wahoo!
Posted by: Audrey at June 8, 2005 06:07 PM
Heeheee we're on the same wave length....put down apricot jacket and pick up some socks for comfort knitting. I think I will need to undo the back of the neck and very carefully ease the band around until it sits nicely....boring I'm knitting some other stuff in the meantime
Posted by: Ingridh at June 8, 2005 10:11 PM
