knitting socks on ONE circular needle

mestes · 05-22-2009, 03:12 PM

does anyone have advice on knitting socks on one circular needle (not the magic loop) - the 9" size 1, 2, or 3 needles (usually hiya brand). I have tried many, many times and always end up in a mess.
Usually I can't get past the rib - I can't ever get the rib straight for some reason and it's the easy part!
Please help if you can!

MerigoldinWA · 05-22-2009, 11:54 PM

I have never tried to work on those super small circulars. I have worked on an 11" and it was hard to do. Maybe there is something about the cord/cable that allows the tips of the needles to come together better than with most small circulars. I don't know why, if you were able to knit on them they would be making you have trouble. What is happening exactly?

Shandeh · 05-24-2009, 03:38 AM

Is this your first time making socks?
If so, it might be easier on dpns.

KnittingNana · 05-25-2009, 04:03 AM

I started socks on DPN's, but a lady at a yarn shop in Ohio told me to try the Hiya's & I really like them. I had to switch back to the DPN's when I got to the heel & that's where I am now. Anxious to see if this thing still looks like a sock when I'm done. LOL!

Shandeh · 05-25-2009, 05:22 PM

There is an excellent step-by-step free online tutorial for making socks here:
http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/