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March 6, 2008 at 11:36 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

We all need a little control in our lives. For some of us we get that control with our crafts. We can bend, mold and twist our projects into submission in ways we could never control our spouses or children.

Yesterday I started my first pair of hand knit socks. Why? I’m not sure. I think I’m at a point in my knitting that I should try a challenge. And I think I want to make a pair for my father-in-law who has everything else that he needs.

My mom has introduced me to a technique that allows you to make BOTH socks at the same time. You use two circular needles. This way you are assured that the gauge is exactly the same on both socks.

I saw a show the other day where a designer made a mobius scarf. You need a 47″ circular needle. I can’t find one at a price I’m willing to pay, in the size called for ….so I’m making one. Of course by the time I’m done it will probable cost three times as much as just ordering one off the internet. If When it works I can make size 10 needles in any length I want. Handmade needles anyone?