Magic Loop Socks
So after I tired of making 5 Clapotis in a row from Sept to January, I set about learning to make socks on one long circular needle (Magic Loop Method). I made these socks while trying out the technique, which, at first was took a little getting used to, especially making sure the stitches on either end are fairly tight, but not so tight that you can't slide the other side of the needle onto. This will make more sense once you try it out. I found that the Addi Turbos or the Susan Bates silvery circulars worked best for this.
I eventually tried knitting socks with 2 circulars.. and found that it was just too much circular needle hanging down, and it annoyed me when I would change working on sides, but the magic loop I have gotten much faster at, and may now be my preferred method for knitting socks.
Just recently I knit a pair of 2 socks at the same time on 1 circular needle.. the cast on was rather hairy and so was the heel section. I briefly switched to 2 circs with the 2 socks, and that just made me crazier, so back to the one circ. In the end, I found that it took me 3 weeks to knit a pair instead of my normal 7 days (of a normal work week). So.. back to knitting one sock at a time, but with the magic loop.
2 Comments:
They look lovely! I like magic loop, but don't think I'd try to do two socks at once. The dog would be sure to get in the way. I keep thinking I'll make one of those mobeius (sp?) scarves, too, but haven't sprung for the book yet. Maybe I know someone near me who owns it already. Hmmm.
ya the two at once, was worth it once just to convince myself it was a dumb idea. And the cats got in the way too!
Re the moebius book... the first one, especially, is the one I'd recommend.. the cast on for it is unique, and she has some great scarf and wrap patterns. Unless you REALLY need a cat bed.. lol...
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