Video Knitting Course: Toe-Up, Two-at-a-Time Socks
Most sock patterns are very hard for beginners, especially if they are written for double-pointed needles. Our classes teach you the easiest techniques so you get great results.
Video Knitting Course: Top-Down Socks, Two-at-a-Time
Top-down socks have several complex parts. Learn top-down sock knitting with the simplest pattern so you can knit even advanced socks without getting confused.
Video Knitting Course: Two-at-a-Time Mittens
Thumb construction makes first-time mittens fiddly. Learn the world's best mitten thumb for perfect-fitting mittens that you can knit a pair all at once and be done before you know it.
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Judy’s Magic Cast-On (JMCO) for Two-at-a-Time Knitting
Two-at-a-time toe-up socks are one of my favorite uses of Judy’s Magic Cast-On. Combine JMCO with Magic Loop to cast on for two-at-a-time socks.
Two-at-a-Time Cast-On
To cast on for two-at-a-time top-down socks, mittens, or sweater sleeves, you need two tubes that are open at the end. This cast-on shows you how to set up your stitches perfectly for two-at-a-time knitting.
Liat’s Limitless Cast-On for Two-at-a-Time Anything (Blog)
If you are comfortable with knitting in the round on Magic Loop, you can start your next Magic Loop project two-at-a-time: all you need to learn is a special way of casting on.
Blog Post: Liat’s Limitless Cast-On… for Two-at-a-Time ANYTHING
By Liat Gat – Founder / Cast-Ons, Top-Down Socks, Two-at-a-Time Cast-Ons, Two-at-a-Time Knitting / January 11, 2011 / 74 CommentsTo knit two-at-a-time top-down (think socks, mittens, or sweater sleeves), you’ll need to set up your stitches correctly. This cast-on sets you up for knitting two tubes at once on one long circular needle. Invented by Yours Truly.
Read Post »Blog Post: FREE Toe-Up Sock Knitalong – June 2020
By Liat Gat – Founder / Knitalongs, Toe-Up Socks, Two-at-a-Time Knitting / May 20, 2020 / 27 CommentsOur first KnitFreedom knitalong. We will be knitting a pair of worsted-weight toe-up socks, two-at-a-time on Magic Loop. One lucky knitter will get live Zoom sessions with me to answer all their questions. Learn more and join here.
Read Post »Blog Post: How To Avoid Tangling Yarn On 2@aTime Socks
By Liat Gat – Founder / Socks, Toe-Up Socks, Top-Down Socks, Two-at-a-Time Knitting / September 14, 2010 / 13 CommentsPrevent your yarn from EVER tangling again when knitting two-at-a-time socks. Make sure you place your balls of yarn on either side of you. The key moment for keeping the yarns from tangling is during “the switch.”
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Removing Socks from Two-at-a-Time Needles to Unravel Then Put Back On
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How to take off one or both socks from your two-at-a-time knitting project to unravel or fix mistakes and then put it/them back on.
Keep Yarn from Tangling on Two-at-a-Time Mittens
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Judy’s Magic Cast-On (JMCO) for Two-at-a-Time Knitting
Free VideoTwo-at-a-time toe-up socks are one of my favorite uses of Judy’s Magic Cast-On. Combine JMCO with Magic Loop to cast on for two-at-a-time socks.
Two-at-a-Time Cast-On
Free VideoTo cast on for two-at-a-time top-down socks, mittens, or sweater sleeves, you need two tubes that are open at the end. This cast-on shows you how to set up your stitches perfectly for two-at-a-time knitting.
Keep Yarn from Tangling on Two-at-a-Time Socks
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You’ve just learned the awesome technique of knitting two-at-a-time. Congratulations! This video shows you how you can avoid your yarn EVER tangling again.
Avoiding Gaps and Ladders in Two-at-a-Time Socks on Magic Loop
Free VideoBinding Off on Two at a Time Socks – JSSBO
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To bind off on two-at-a-time socks, you’ll need to save the very last stitch of the first half of the first sock. Reserve it on the needle. Then bind off the second sock. Then resume binding off the first sock.
Liat’s Limitless Cast-On for Two-at-a-Time Anything (Blog)
Free VideoIf you are comfortable with knitting in the round on Magic Loop, you can start your next Magic Loop project two-at-a-time: all you need to learn is a special way of casting on.
Recommended Circular Needles: Addi Turbo by Skacel
My favorite circular needles for knitting FAST. The blunt tips don’t hurt your fingertips, and the joins are smooth as silk.
My recommended needle lengths are:
– 47″ for two-at-a-time knitting
– 40″ for anything else on Magic Loop
– 30-47″ for Moebius knitting
Recommended Notion: Kitchen Scale by Nicewell
A kitchen scale is a great tool for weighing your yarn if you need to split your yarn ball into two for two-at-a-time knitting.
To divide your yarn in half, first wind your yarn into a ball from the hank.
Then, weigh the yarn ball on the kitchen scale and make a note of the total weight in grams and calculate what would be half that weight. Then, leaving the yarn on the kitchen scale, begin to wind, stopping when the yarn weighs half what it used to. Cut your yarn and wind the remaining half into a ball.
Recommended Book: The Magic Loop by Bev Galeskas
This amazing book is what started it all for me. In it, Beverly Galeskas clearly explains how to use Sarah Hauschka’s ingenious technique of knitting in the round on one long circular needle.
“Socks and more” is right! Anything you can knit in the round, you can knit on Magic Loop, with no laddering, quickly, easily, and without using DPNs. Hooray! Thanks, Bev and Sarah!
Testimonial: You’ve Saved Me So Many Times I’ve Lost Count
In regards to: Toe-Up SocksThank you! You've saved me so many times I've lost count. I have never encountered a problem you haven't had an explanation for. I have made about 8 billion pairs of your toe-up socks for family and friends.
– Priscilla R.
Testimonial: Two at a Time at Last
In regards to: Top-Down SocksLiat!!! Oh my Oh my "..I love your e-book" can you tell ~ I am so excited!!!! I have made two pair of socks in my ten years of knitting on magic loops, one at a time mind you, and wanted to learn to do two at a time. Your instructions are amazing.
– Mary
Testimonial: Just Finished First Pair
In regards to: Toe-Up SocksI just finished my first pair of 2 @ a time, toe up socks last night! Thanks to your terrific video e-book and email advice; couldn’t have done it without you.
– Vicki S.
