Here are the socks I knitted with my Kollage Square 2.25 mm dpns. I used the 2.00 mm square dpns for the heels and toes. I had read that one typically needs to go up in needle size when using these dpns to achieve the same gauge. I prefer to add more stitches when knitting at a smaller gauge for longer wearing socks. Knowing that I already knit tightly, I casted on 72 sts for these socks instead of my regular 64 sts in anticipation of this tighter gauge. It turns out that I achieved my regular gauge of 9 sts and 12 rows to the inch, so I ended up giving this pair to one of my friends. I'm a little concerned that one sock looks bigger than the other, though I can assure you the stitch and row counts are very similar. I found that I could easily row out with these needles if I did not pay close attention to my tension. Also, if I happened to drop a stitch, it would immediately start unraveling instead of staying put until I could pick it up. The needles did slide easily out of the stitches and I have ordered another set of WIP dpn holders from Knit Picks. I will give these needles another try in the future, maybe with a Fair Isle sock or mitten project. In the meantime, I will be sticking with my round dpns or long circular needles for my current sock projects.
hrm. that doesn't really sound like a fun experience. the socks came out beautifully though! they don't look mismatched to me at all!
Posted by: Opal | January 06, 2009 at 12:03 AM
I'm with Opal. They don't look mismatched.
Was the slickness due to the shape of the needles, or the finish on them?
Posted by: textillian | January 06, 2009 at 07:52 PM