Luckily I found two circular needles easy for making socks. And I can even convert most patterns from dpn's to circulars. But really - I teach knitting and should have no fear. So I decided it was time for me to give DPNs another try.
It took a couple of false starts before I realized the root of my problem...casting on to 3 or 4 needles! I can't do it and get nice even stitches. My solution? Cast on to one of the needles, then slip the cast on stitches to the other needles. Dang. How simple. Am I the last to know this?! sigh.
You saw the finished results in this post (scroll down a bit). I didn't mention that the dishcloth was made on dpns just in case it was blind luck the first time. But look at this!!!
Socks on DPNs! Yippee skippee!
OK, I had to celebrate. I headed to the Yarn store while in Durango, Colorado and bought myself some Lorna's Laces and Rosewood DPNs.
The yarn is gorgeous! And aren't these needles BEEEE-utiful!??!!
1 comment:
Great job! Bravisimo! Those needles do look gorgeous!
Since now you are into dpns, I'll tell you my ultimate favorite type of dpns: Crystal Palace :), they come in size 6" lengths.
Watch out, now you will be knitting socks non-stop.
ps: now that you are back, I will ship your loom :). I was waiting for you to get back home.
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