[bantyone]

I'd like to knit socks for babies, children and adults. I can sort of figure out the circular needles but not comfortable with them. It always seems to end up using dpns to finish projects. These I canNOT get to work no matter how hard I try. Anone got any tips or patterns for socks using the two needle way?

 

[misszzzzz]

why not try 2 circulars?

 

[kaixixang]

I prefer using two matched size circulars (SET) about 24 inches or longer (60.96 cm) for doing socks and other in-the-round projects.

Double points poke into my hands too much...and the composition of the larger double-points will not allow for bending the non-metal double-point sets.

 

[ashworthml]

I have been looking for a sock pattern with two needles and haven't found one yet! except baby booties and some baby socks you can use two needles.....I don't like using circular needles or dpn's either

 

[jadancey]

I found a few patterns for flat knitted socks on Ravelry, but you are right. They are hard to find. I also googled flat knitted socks and two needle socks and found a few more patterns. Also search on KP as there was a post with websites for sock patterns. Good luck.

 

[jmcret05]

Here are some two needle sock patterns. The Magic Loop method and the two circular far outweigh sewing up a back seam--IMO.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mens-basic-2-needle-sock-pattern

http://www.redlipstick.net/knit/ndlesock.html

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/kp2.html

http://www.lindascraftique.com/free/tnsocks.htm

 

[ashworthml]

Here are some two needle sock patterns. The Magic Loop method and the two circular far outweigh sewing up a back seam--IMO.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mens-basic-2-needle-sock-pattern

http://www.redlipstick.net/knit/ndlesock.html

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/kp2.html

http://www.lindascraftique.com/free/tnsocks.htm

Thank you for the links,I will try them out tomorrow,the bevscountrycottage socks look really easy! )

 

[kjjdcr]

try www.knitfreedom.com I have made toe up and top down worked well.

 

[happycrafter]

Yes I think I will have a go at Bevs socks too

 

[tami_ohio]

Look on you tube for magic loop method. I don't do my heel gussets the way the original magic loop book says to do it. When I get to the gusset part, I move my stitches so that the center front and back are now the division of the needles, instead of the sides of the sock. When I have all the decreases made, then I move them back to the side position and finish the sock. I never use double point needles anymore. Not even for hats. You can use almost any sock pattern for the magic loop method.

Have fun finding the method that works best for you.

Tami

 

[Dohuga]

It simply takes practice, the same as learning anything new. Once you have mastered DPNs, they don't seem any more difficult than standard knitting needles. Don't give up!! :thumbup:

 

[15540]

When I teach people new to the 2 circular method, I get them to use 2 different circs of the same size. That way they know they have a pair of tips of the same needle. If you happen to knit all the stitches to one needle (which happens to the best of us) just slide them back onto the second needle. Also, make sure you pull the yarn tight after the second stitch on each needle. This prevents ladders. Once you've done a few pairs of socks, I think you will be able to use 2 circs with any pattern.

 

[knittylou]

hi on the site of knitting machine, i think diane natters, there are some made flat on a knitting machine and these could easily be made on flat needles. Hope this helps

 

[laureen227]

I'd like to knit socks for babies, children and adults. I can sort of figure out the circular needles but not comfortable with them. It always seems to end up using dpns to finish projects. These I canNOT get to work no matter how hard I try. Anone got any tips or patterns for socks using the two needle way?

i use a single circular, 47", for 2 at a time sox. check your local library for Melissa Morgan-Oakes' book, Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks: Yet Another Revolution in Knitting Two at Once on One Circular Needle! for toe-up sox, & her book, 2 at a Time Socks if you prefer cuff-down.

 

[ultrahiggs]

I'd like to knit socks for babies, children and adults. I can sort of figure out the circular needles but not comfortable with them. It always seems to end up using dpns to finish projects. These I canNOT get to work no matter how hard I try. Anone got any tips or patterns for socks using the two needle way?

Here is one, I hate using circular needles too

http://www.freevintageknitting.com/socks/no308-socks-pattern.html

 

[Carynjoyb]

Thank you for posting this. I am going to try The Men's Basic 2 Needle Socks, when I get the chance.
Caryn

Here are some two needle sock patterns. The Magic Loop method and the two circular far outweigh sewing up a back seam--IMO.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mens-basic-2-needle-sock-pattern

http://www.redlipstick.net/knit/ndlesock.html

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/kp2.html

http://www.lindascraftique.com/free/tnsocks.htm

 

[Dowager]

I would love to learn to knit socks, but cannot use dpns due to arthritis and carpal tunnel in my hands. However, I can't grasp how you would do socks using two circulars. Can someone please do a "Two Circulars for Dummies" explanation pleased? *No videos, I don't have speakers for my computer*

 

[happycrafter]

ultrahiggs. Thankyou for sharing this like I enjoyed looking at all the patterns, takes me back to my childhood.

 

[krankymax]

You can also try loom knitting socks. Lots of help here for that. http://www.ravelry.com/groups/loomin-socks

 

[Jalsh]

Elizabeth Zimmerman has a pattern for socks knitted flat that uses 2 needles, its in the book Knitters Almanac. You can buy it on Schoolhouse Press site or on Amazon, I'm sure.