WIP Old dog learns new trick!

Lana · 02-01-2006, 10:53 PM

Although there are buttons to be sewn on my current project,
I just couldn't wait to try my hand at the magic loop.

THIS IS SOOOOO COOL!!!!

My hands hate working with DPNs. I started a hat, but I couldn't wait to share my enthusiasm.

knitqueen · 02-02-2006, 04:04 AM

I love magic loop too!

Congrats on finding the REAL way to do small circular projects!!

Ingrid · 02-02-2006, 04:10 AM

I felt the exact same jubilation when I learned two circs for small diameter. I was so excited! I kept thanking, and still thank, the woman who showed me!

Pensguys · 02-02-2006, 04:50 AM

Alright....spill it! Tell me/us how to do it! LOL I'm STILL trying to figure it out....I need VISUALS! LOL

Ingrid · 02-02-2006, 05:04 AM

Did you watch Amy's video?

Jan in CA · 02-02-2006, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by Ingrid

I felt the exact same jubilation when I learned two circs for small diameter. I was so excited! I kept thanking, and still thank, the woman who showed me!

Wait.. you don't use DPNs? I figured since you have done it for so long that they'd be second nature. I had a hard time with them and have used two circs on hat tops and love it!

jessi_9783 · 02-02-2006, 08:41 AM

Congrats Lana, I'm so glad you like it. ML is THE best!.

Originally Posted by knitqueen

Congrats on finding the REAL way to do small circular projects!!

Knitqueen I just love how you said the "REAL way". You are so right. All of those DPN lovers need to wake up and smell the wool.

KellyK · 02-02-2006, 01:56 PM

Its easier to get used to DPNs if you start with a project that uses bigger ones...like at least sz 9.

Ingrid · 02-02-2006, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Jan in CA

Originally Posted by Ingrid

I felt the exact same jubilation when I learned two circs for small diameter. I was so excited! I kept thanking, and still thank, the woman who showed me!

Wait.. you don't use DPNs? I figured since you have done it for so long that they'd be second nature. I had a hard time with them and have used two circs on hat tops and love it!

I'm not against using dpns, and I use them for really small stuff--the two circs is just too much fussing around for alpaca purse legs, for example, but it's perfect for the bottom part of adult sleeves, or kids' sleeves. This way I don't have to lift the entire sweater to go around--I can flip the sleeve back and forth. Plus my circs are way easier to find.

Julie · 02-02-2006, 03:48 PM

I'm glad it's easier on your hands Lana! :D