I began knitting in 1959 and recently picked up my needles again. I don't remember knitting with two circular needles or all the various methods of casting on. I made a baby hat with short row knitting and was fascinated watching it come together. I've been amazed at all the new things there are to learn. Thank goodness for the internet which has videos of things like how to use the Magic loop! Who knew!
I've tried knitting with two circular needles and I think it is wonderful. A few weeks ago I tried dpn and it was ok until the needle slipped out and I had to start over. I've been working on a sweater for my GD and I've used one circular and one straight needle. The circular needle is the size specified in the pattern but the straight needle is one size smaller. I felt that the stitches were too loose and know it feels right.
This sweater is an intermediate level pattern. The pattern consists of yo, ssk, psso and knit two together. I think I made an error is one of the first rows of pattern and need to start over. I think I'll start again with another skein so I can compare and see where I went wrong. It is frustrating because I'd done about 8 inches and I'm not happy about starting over but I want it to be perfect so there is no choice.
I've been fascinated with knitting socks but I've vowed to finish all the project I've started before giving them a try. I'm a little concerned about second sock syndrome so I'm planning on doing them both at the same time. My husband says not to make him any socks because he won't wear them. I think that is interesting because I've read that wearing hand knitted socks is what makes people keep knitting them.
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You should tell Terry that the Blossom Street book that had the characters knitting socks said that people loved hand knitted sock better than bought socks. One would think that if the yarn was soft it would feel cozy indeed! Keep hanging in there!
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