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« on: October 28, 2013, 06:47:06 PM »
I want to knit some ankle warmers and can't find my double pointed needles.

Additionally I'm not sure how my left hand will mange if I buy more double pointed needles.

A sock loom is an option - but I would think that the gauge/tension is fixed - so how would I use one to get finer rib at the top and bottom - or to increase/decrease number of stitches if required?

Anyone used such a device?

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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2013, 07:22:06 PM »
I have no idea about a sock loom but what needles have you tried ? Have you ever tried two at a time socks x
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« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2013, 12:15:51 AM »
Have you tried asking on ravelry?
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« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2013, 12:56:44 AM »
Quote from: greenabubs on October 28, 2013, 07:22:06 PM
what needles have you tried ? Have you ever tried two at a time socks x

Double pointed needles previously (but I had a stroke last year).

Don't really fancy trying the "two at a time".

Quote from: Nell on October 29, 2013, 12:15:51 AM
Have you tried asking on ravelry?

No - 'cos I don't want to become involved in another forum.
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« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2013, 08:15:34 AM »
What material are the needles ?

Do you have any pain ?

What does a sock loom do ?

Sorry twenty questions  Grin
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« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2013, 05:51:42 PM »
What about doing circular needles using the magic loop method?  You cast on as if you would using a single needle then at your half way mark pull the loop through so it is split.  If you pull up some videos on You Tube like this one http://youtu.be/6KccLlkTKzE.  It will let you keep your tension where you want it and make changes to it as necessary
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