Two needle socks?

Mabonko · May 16, 2014

Is there such a thing as a pattern for socks on two needles? Arthritis in my hands makes it difficult to work with 4 needles, & I would love to try making socks?
Thanks in advance for any & all help! Mabonko

jstrr1 · May 16, 2014

Yes, there is LOTS but why not try two circulars. Half the stiches on one and half on the other. Lots of tutorials on how to do it. But there are two needle socks patterns for straight needles, but you have to sew up the seam.

baglady1104 · May 16, 2014

Here is a tutorial and discussion of knitting in the round using two needles from a few days ago:

http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-257068-1.html

Sorry, this is using three needles, but it might work for you.

Nina · May 16, 2014

there is a book out--Knit Socks on Straight Needles-- by Alice Curtis,I purchased it a few months ago not too expensive but do not remember where, Maybe Knitpicks or Leisure. it starts out with worsted on 7 & 8 needles goes on down later to sock yarn It has a special easy knit seaming that you do not know it is made on 2 needles, I have not used it yet but like the socks.n easy heels Nina

pilotskeemsmom · May 16, 2014

Mabonko said:
Is there such a thing as a pattern for socks on two needles? Arthritis in my hands makes it difficult to work with 4 needles, & I would love to try making socks?
Thanks in advance for any & all help! Mabonko

These are socks on straight needles

This is a free one on Ravelry
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunset-in-sedona-two-needle-socks
Here is a pair I've done on straights.
http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-229651-1.html

Bubba24 · May 16, 2014

There is a workshop here #51, socks on 2 circular needles with Darowil. The workshop is closed but you can still follow the workshop and pm Darowil will answer any questions. I took the work shop and once I started I found it easy.

chickkie · May 16, 2014

the problem with socks on 2 needles is that there is a seam in them. Maybe magic loop would work for you if you. I cannot use the short needles because they hurt my hands, but magic loop works great.

I must be a 'one of' but I cannot stand anything rough in a sock, and the seam would be rough to me. If you have no problems with that, then yes you can make 2 needle socks. Have fun, and show us your pictures when you are done!

ompuff · May 16, 2014

Mabonko said:
Is there such a thing as a pattern for socks on two needles? Arthritis in my hands makes it difficult to work with 4 needles, & I would love to try making socks?
Thanks in advance for any & all help! Mabonko

Hi
Here is the pattern I use for socks----I have done and wear a number of pairs. My seam is flat and causes no problem whatsoever to my tender feet.
It's definitely worth your giving it a trial.

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

:thumbup:

galaxycraft · May 16, 2014

Mabonko said:
Is there such a thing as a pattern for socks on two needles? Arthritis in my hands makes it difficult to work with 4 needles, & I would love to try making socks?
Thanks in advance for any & all help! Mabonko

kaixixang · May 16, 2014

galaxycraft said:
Worked on 2 needles then seamed.

So I know who to blame...I had to copy and paste all of these URL entries! I cannot open too many more tabs without closing some. <G>

galaxycraft · May 16, 2014

kaixixang said:
So I know who to blame...I had to copy and paste all of these URL entries! I cannot open too many more tabs without closing some. <G>

:lol: :lol: :lol: So sorry. :wink:

DollieD · May 17, 2014

Two needle socks on Ravelry
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Two-needle socks
by Debbie Bliss
Baby Knits for Beginners

Two Needle Socks
by Linda Benne
Linda's Craftique

Sunset In Sedona Two Needle Socks
by Michelle Mattingly
Knit The Runway

Two-needle Socks
by Erika Knight
Simple Knitting: A How-to-Knit Workshop with 20 Desirable Projects

Two Needle Socks
by Laura Miller
My House in Africa

Simplest Two Needle Sock Pattern Ever!
by Christina Williams
Knit and Crochet Talker

Two-stripe two-needle socks
by Louise Butt
Knitted Sock Sensations

Two Needle Socks
by Patons
Patons #590, Pull Up Your Socks!

And many more!

misellen · May 17, 2014

Nina said:
there is a book out--Knit Socks on Straight Needles-- by Alice Curtis,I purchased it a few months ago not too expensive but do not remember where, Maybe Knitpicks or Leisure. it starts out with worsted on 7 & 8 needles goes on down later to sock yarn It has a special easy knit seaming that you do not know it is made on 2 needles, I have not used it yet but like the socks.n easy heels Nina

Amazon sells that book.

mavisb · May 17, 2014

I did a sock all day workshop at our Knitters Guild yesterday. I did magic loop socks in the round. I managed to finish my sock and learnt how to do Kitchener's stitch as we do top down.

My girlfriend did two circular needles socks and even though I have only ever knitted a pair of socks in a lesson, I could help my girlfriend out. It is a lot easier to do two circular needles if you have arthritis in the hands. It is very similar to magic loop.

I am going to knit the second sock, the only thing I didn't do was count my rows so I have to measure sock against sock. I never use plain colours for my lessons, this yarn was very varigated and looks great.

chickkie · May 17, 2014

count your rows rather than just measuring, as that is the only way you can be SURE they are exactly the same length

You did a whole sock in a one day workshop - your fingers must just fly!

mavisb · May 18, 2014

It was only a small sock, it will fit my two year old granddaughter. All I need is to make another one. As I am the Covenor of the Knitters Guild, I had to go and open the main door and then set up for the meeting with tables and chairs and also do the afternoon tea with two other ladies and at the end of the afternoon, I helped clean up in the lesson room and then packed up the main hall. Boy was I busy, I will never volunteer to afternoon tea when there is a full day lesson again, but I did enjoy it all. Glutton for punishment! Ha! Ha!

IndigoSpinner · May 18, 2014

I always thought I'd hate socks with a seam in them until I was reading this thread today.

It suddenly struck me that it could be seamed using the baseball stitch, more often called the ball stitch.

When you do it that way, the edges are butted against each other not overlapped or stitched and folded.

If you really want to do socks with seams, try ball stitch!

Here is a page on hand stitching. It pictures the baseball stitch partway down the page. http://www.perestroika.ca/html2/vest/handstitching.php

kaixixang · May 18, 2014

lostarts said:
I always thought I'd hate socks with a seam in them until I was reading this thread today.

It suddenly struck me that it could be seamed using the baseball stitch, more often called the ball stitch.

When you do it that way, the edges are butted against each other not overlapped or stitched and folded.

If you really want to do socks with seams, try ball stitch!

Here is a page on hand stitching. It pictures the baseball stitch partway down the page. http://www.perestroika.ca/html2/vest/handstitching.php

Something to try with the wedge short-row circles for dishcloths and decoration. Thanks!

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