Knitting in the round never seemed so mind blowing!

[RubySlippers]

I was shown a new (to me) technique that doesn't use 4 double pointed needles or the magic loop.
Instead it uses 2 circular needles. :jawdrop It's brilliant!! :idea
AND I was invited to join a knitting group by the lady who introduced me to the technique. :danced
All I need to decide is my first project. A hat? A sock? A toy?
I don't really care, I just want to knit because I can! :sillygrin

[Naked Camper]

:woohoo

I first saw that technique recently when I was looking at youtube videos on how to knit socks. super smart idea!!

[RubySlippers]

I stopped by Michael's last night and bought 4 sets of circular needles.
Two for Apple and two for me. I had one set at home, but they are Boye and I have no idea which size they are. :doh
I need a project! Suggestions, anyone?

[BlessedBlue]

:rockon

I'm not a knitter, but I know my mom LOVES her circular needles. So I can be excited for you. :)

[RubySlippers]

Morgan, are you going to try it out? :poke

BlessedBlue, you are so sweet. :hug :heart

[Punkie]

That's the technique that I use for making the stuffed animals that I've swapped on here. I'm also using it for a pair of socks right now. Its great! I always giggle at how in books and on videos they call the needle that's not being used, with the two points hanging down, "the 'udder' needle". Har har. :P~

[Naked Camper]

I've thought about it. There's a mom in the sns forum that wants fingerless gloves like from Twilight. If I decide to make those (still thinking on it) I will try the circular needles b/c I don't have the specific size the pattern calls for. I just don't know that I can afford new knitting needles right now :shifty Esp. when I'm much better at crochet. :shrug3 But I am planning on going to the fabric store today and might end up being tempted to get the needles. I'm such a sucker for that kind of stuff.

[Naked Camper]

AFA project... are you wanting something small to start with? Or are you okay with a larger task?

I like toys, but I'm not sure many would call for the circular needle or dpn's. :shrug3 I don't knit often b/c I can't stand for my kids to take the needles out of 1/2 done projects and ruining what was HOURS of my time :doh (which is why i took up crochet :wink)

sock are fun :) there's some real yummy self striping yarn out there right now for socks :yes

[BeckaBlue]

I hate the 2 circ method, worse than dpn's :bag

[Eowyn]

I've thought about it. There's a mom in the sns forum that wants fingerless gloves like from Twilight. If I decide to make those (still thinking on it) I will try the circular needles b/c I don't have the specific size the pattern calls for. I just don't know that I can afford new knitting needles right now :shifty


Save your pennies, madam, we're hitting the LYS when you get here. :yes

[Naked Camper]

:tu will do Lindsay

[RosalieMarie]

I don't think I've seen this? :think I just finished my first magic loop project, and really liked it! For smaller knitting in the round my favorite is still just using one small circular needle.

[RubySlippers]

I always giggle at how in books and on videos they call the needle that's not being used, with the two points hanging down, "the 'udder' needle". Har har. :P~

I showed Apple a youtube video demonstration that explained the "udder needle" It's a funny analogy. :giggle


I don't think I've seen this? :think I just finished my first magic loop project, and really liked it! For smaller knitting in the round my favorite is still just using one small circular needle.

I tried the magic loop, it's fiddly and it kinked my cable. That small project is still on my one cable.
Apple started a two circ. project that is so tiny it could be a finger of a glove for Cutie.
Here's the youtube video I showed Apple that also explains the "utter needle". :giggle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RybPvCNfrT8&feature=related


AFA project... are you wanting something small to start with? Or are you okay with a larger task?

I'm open.
I was just searching ravelry for knitted amigurumi, and that led to looking for sackboy projects.
I downloaded the pdf. I'm still undecided.

[RubySlippers]

I just don't know that I can afford new knitting needles right now :shifty Esp. when I'm much better at crochet. :shrug3

I'm much better at crochet as well, which is why getting excited about knitting is...well...exciting. :giggle
I've skipped buying my weekly mocha for over a month, so I didn't feel bad about spending $12 on 2 Susan Bates circ. needles.
I have got to get myself over to knitpicks and see how much their needles run.
Nevermind, just wandered over there and they are very reasonable!


I hate the 2 circ method, worse than dpn's :bag
Oh, do tell! What were the issues you encountered? What method do you prefer? :)

[Eowyn]

I tried the magic loop, it's fiddly and it kinked my cable.


What brand of needles are you using? I find that needle quality really makes a difference.

[RubySlippers]

I tried the magic loop, it's fiddly and it kinked my cable.

What brand of needles are you using? I find that needle quality really makes a difference.

That circ. needle is a Boye. I can't wait to use the others.

[Eowyn]

I tried the magic loop, it's fiddly and it kinked my cable.

What brand of needles are you using? I find that needle quality really makes a difference.

That circ. needle is a Boye. I can't wait to use the others.


May I make a recommendation? Splurge a bit and get the Addi Turbo or the Hiya Hiya. Hiyas are generally $5-9 a pair, and I love them. The cable is springy, and has a kink right at the join, but is stiff enough to hold out my work and flexible enough that it doesn't kink anywhere else. I refuse to magic loop with another brand.

[RubySlippers]

May I make a recommendation? Splurge a bit and get the Addi Turbo or the Hiya Hiya. Hiyas are generally $5-9 a pair, and I love them. The cable is springy, and has a kink right at the join, but is stiff enough to hold out my work and flexible enough that it doesn't kink anywhere else. I refuse to magic loop with another brand.

Of course you can make recommendations! Knitting is not my forte so I'll take all the advice you're willing to share. :hug

[Eowyn]

May I make a recommendation? Splurge a bit and get the Addi Turbo or the Hiya Hiya. Hiyas are generally $5-9 a pair, and I love them. The cable is springy, and has a kink right at the join, but is stiff enough to hold out my work and flexible enough that it doesn't kink anywhere else. I refuse to magic loop with another brand.

Of course you can make recommendations! Knitting is not my forte so I'll take all the advice you're willing to share. :hug


Here are the Addis: http://www.yarn.com/webs-knitting-needles-skacel/ and here are the Hiya Hiyas: http://www.theyarngrove.com/cine.html

[BeckaBlue]

I hate the 2 circ method, worse than dpn's :bag
Oh, do tell! What were the issues you encountered? What method do you prefer? :)


It just got overstimulating having all those needles floating around. dpns are kept more in place so i prefer them over 2circ, but i pretty exclusively use magic loop for small diameters :)

[RosalieMarie]

Knit picks needles are my favorites! :yes They also run cheaper than the circs at AC Moore.

[Eowyn]

Knit picks needles are my favorites! :yes They also run cheaper than the circs at AC Moore.


I sooo badly want a set of Harmony Woods. :yes The metal needles are nickel plated, so I need to stick with the wood, but they're so light and lovely. :melting I love those needles.

[RubySlippers]

I went to the knit group with my dd yesterday! :woohoo

One of the leaders uses Addi Turbo or Knit Picks needles. The other uses Knit Picks Options.
The other members were using bamboo needles.

I put a small knit project on the needles. My fingers are itching to get back to it. :)

/del

[Marielle]

I love that pink lemonade yarn and woohoo on learning circular knitting on two needles. I'm a magic looper myself but only because when I bought my knitpicks options I bought several extra cables including some sizes not in the kits. Before that though I was an Addi devotee and bought a whole set of them from Kangaroo (a uk site but had the best addi prices even with the exchange).