2 at a time, it’s always been a good idea

It all started with the book by Melissa Morgan-Oakes (rav link). Knitting two socks at a time. I have tried several other methods of knitting two at a time socks and this is the one that “clicked” for me.

The greatest thing about knitting two at a time besides not having the “second sock syndrome” is any alterations you make in the pattern, are immediately done on each sock. I had trouble writing it down, (thinking I’ll remember I did this), ha, no telling how long it would be between each sock.

2 at a time Sailor’s Delight Socks

I love her book and the patterns. Almost all of the patterns are for socks I would actually make and wear, or gift to someone. Hot tip!! She is in process of writing another book! The second book will be out in April of 2010 and is toe-up, two at a time.

2 at a time Berry Season socks

I did try other methods before this one made sense, if this book doesn't work for you try some others:

Knitting Circles Around Socks: Knit Two at a Time on Circular Needles by Antje Gillingham

Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles: a Manual of Elegant Knitting Techniques and Patterns by Cat Bordhi

the Queen Kahuna Books, she has toe up and cuff down on two circulars

Come to Silver has a detailed tutorial on two at a time toe up socks on her site she blogs here

Suddenly I was thinking 2 at a time for many things. Mittens, and sleeves! I have read about making both sweater sleeves at one time before but never seriously contemplated trying it. Melissa’s book has given me the skills to plan and carry this out.

I have recently fallen in love with a Knitscene fingerless mitts pattern and am determined to knit them 2 at a time.

Destined to become fingerless mitts!

May your needles fly as fast as dragonflies…

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Fibonacci and Knitting

Some time ago I learned that Fibonacci can be applied to knitting. If you are not familiar with Fibonacci, he was a mathematician from the middle ages. He figured out the relationship of proportions, now known as the golden ratio (or number), Fibonacci sequence or 1.618 or Phi. This sequence is seen in practically everything. I’ll link to several articles if you wish to learn more. From reproducing animals, to sea shells and galaxies, the human form and sunflowers. (Mona Lisa, Parthenon, and the pyramids of Egypt, just to name a few). This ratio is present in many, many more surprising things. The first time I used this was in my felted bag. I loved the random look of it. This pattern is The Big Bag Pattern (free on Ravelry) by Maia Discoe (link ) Below are a couple of links if you wish to learn more.. Fibonacci Numbers and Nature The Wiki and Fibonacci Mona Lisa -- Da Vinci's Use of Sacred Geometry (you tube link) In mathematics, the Fibonacci numbers or Fibonacci...

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Hills and Valleys Cowl/Hood (free pattern)

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