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This is not a prank
Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 by Laura
Filed under On The Needles
This is not, I repeat not, an April Fool's joke!
Knitting two socks at once is not an urban myth – it’s tricky, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not impossible!
I cast these on a couple of weeks ago and (as my fellow Stitch’n’Bitchers will testify) there were a few tense moments. But, after a couple of awkward rounds of 1x1 rib, I think I may have finally gotten into the swing of things.
So, how does it work? Well, truth be told I think it is some kinda magic… or magic loop to be exact. (Can you tell I’m still mesmerised by the whole thing?)
I’m not 100% certain that I’m doing it right, but it’s working so I figure why question it.
I think the simple stocking stitch of the ankle is lulling me in to a false sense of security. Perhaps I won’t be so smug when it comes to turning the heel, but for now I say two-at-once socks – bring it on!
Peeps comments
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Knitpickle 04/01 at 03:38 PM
Oooh.... they’re fab Laura! I’m loving the double-bubble magicness here… magic loop and magic stripes! What’s the yarn you’re using?
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Laura 04/01 at 04:28 PM
Thank you! The yarn is Opal in shade 1701 - I’m super looking forward to wearing these with my Mary Janes!
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snowbell 04/01 at 04:29 PM
Oh Laura! they are so fab I love the colour like knit pickle said what is the yarn i must have it its so cute also where have you got the pattern from?
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Laura 04/01 at 04:33 PM
The pattern is a FREE Regia one.... It has a standard heel flap and I’d love to adapt it to a short row heel ‘cos I find them much neater. But I will wait and see how tricky things are when I get there!
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suse 04/04 at 08:06 PM
they look great! could be another “how to “video in this for Lets knit!
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Potamousse 04/06 at 02:56 PM
Laura I am jealous! I just bought the book “2-at a time Socks” to avoid that 2nd sock gloom - and I just can’t get the hang of it! I love knitting socks, it’s a passion, but I seemed to end up in a right old pickle - should I persevere? I’ve ended up knitting one of the patterns from the book on 4 dpns!! Not really what I had in mind!
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Bunny 04/16 at 10:24 PM
Hey these look good well done Laura ,knitting 2 together has to beat one at a atime any day --just think cast off put on great
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Denise D 04/18 at 01:17 PM
I bought “2 at a Time Socks” and decided to knit only one at a time to see if I could get the hang of using the magic loop technique. It’s so fulfilling once you get used to it [and the added bonus of not loosing a needle]. After seeing your great socks, I’m going to be brave and give 2 at a time a go. Don’t you just hate second sock syndrome. [Still love dpns though.]
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kazzyb 05/26 at 05:27 PM
I bought “two at a time socks” as I have never even attempted one sock before and just KNEW I would get second sock syndrome.... Think I may be trying to run B4 I can walk though… It’s all a complete mystery to me and I have been knitting for 40 years!
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flowergirl 07/01 at 11:05 AM
I think your socks are excellent and a great way of ensuring they are the same length withou row counting. Cause I have arthiritis I can’t use the circular needles wich is a pity, but am good at adapting items on to single needles.
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