I cast on my first sock as usual with slipping the last stitches on each side over each other to make the loop, but I did the second sock according to the book - using the tail to make a double knot to close the loop. I wasn't too sure about closing the loop this way and I have since read that others cast on using different needles, made the loop by switching the stitches and then transferred the stitches to the circular needles. I will be doing this in the future.
I also had some issues with the needles and the yarn on the first few rounds just getting used to the technique of knitting 2 at a time. My biggest issue was with the 16" needle and I think that I would rather use 2 of the 24" needles, but now that I have about 1.5" knit, I am working better with the 16" needle.
You can follow Judy's progress on her blog. And I'd like to say thanks to Judy for giving me the push that I needed to try the new technique! :)
Maxie says, "Yahoo for cuddle time!"
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Looks great but I know nothing about knitting. Looks WAY too complicated for me!
Big congrats on taking the plunge with two socks! I don'thtink it was anything that you specifically did on the first few rounds - it's just a bit wimpy and fiddly until you get a little bit of 'history' with the cuffs (or toes!). I've been known to do two cuffs individually until about 1/2", then put them both on the needles.
MAXIE WANTS TO KNOW IF THOSE SOCKS ARE FOR MAXIE...LOL...THEY LOOK GOOD SO FAR JILL...HAPPY KNITTING
Lookin good so far!
Yes, they are looking good. I cast mine on last night and this morning took them off and started over so I'm on round 3. :) I use 2 24" circs because that's what I have. It works just fine. I really think we adapt quickly to whatever we are using. Can't wait to see more progress and hope you feel better.
I took my socks with me to the hospital thinking I could knit while sitting there. But Mom was having a good day and we visited instead. When I got back to the house and unpacked my stuff, I was too tired to even think about knitting. Maybe today. But right now it's not the most important thing on my agenda.
Yours are turning out great!
I tried knitting in the round - ONCE - horrible failure. Now I crochet. I think Maxie would like to see a sweater in the future - lol!
Yahoo for making 2 @ a Time!!
looking good! Keep it up.
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