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QuestionHow do you knit socks on long circular needles?Jen Webber is a Knitting Specialist and the Manager of The Quarter Stitch, a crafting store based in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. With over 17 years of knitting and crafting experience, Jen helps educate customers and the public on best knitting practices for their DIY projects.You need to know several techniques, like knitting in the round, using double pointed needles, or knitting short rows. However, these techniques are fairly simple once you get the hang of them.
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QuestionCan I knit 2 socks on 1 circular needle?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, you can! You’ll need a long needle, so go for one that’s around 40 inches (100 cm). It also involves a more complicated casting on process, with the stitches for each sock cast on in 2 separate groups. It’s a complex process, so you’ll want to follow a detailed tutorial the first time you try it.
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QuestionWhat’s the most common needle size for knitting socks?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerUnless you want your socks to be super chunky, you’ll need a very small needle, such as a U.S. size 0-2. Anything bigger will result in a looser weave or require unusually thick yarn for socks.
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QuestionCan you knit socks with a magic loop?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, the magic loop method is great for making socks. You can even use it to knit 2 socks at a time!
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