I received a request from a fellow knitter in the Mason Dixon Knitting KAL to offer a brief description of how I’m using two circulars instead of binding off each piece. So here’s my best shot…

I would suggest using two circulars, one at least 29″ long and the other… well, longer.

Rectangle one: Using circular needle #1, knit until desired length; leave stitches on circular needle #1.

Rectangle two: Using circular needle #2, pick up garter ridges of rectangle one as pattern says. Knit with new color until desired length; leave stitches on circular needle #2.

Rectangle three: NOW comes the best part. Using circular needle #1, which already holds the stitches of rectangle one, pick up the garter ridges of rectangle 2. Knit with new color until desired length; leave stitches on circular needle #1.

Rectangle four: Using circular needle #2, which already holds the stitches of rectangle two, pick up the garter ridges of rectangle 3. Knit with new color until desired length; leave stitches on circular needle #2.

Repeat these steps, switching form circular to circular as long as you want or can.

As you can see, I’m just getting started on my blanket, so I best I’m going to need to buy some longer circulars or just use waste yarn to hold stitches. Remember to always add yarn on the same side, if you care too.

Clear as mud? Happy Knitting!

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Some of you may have stumbled upon this blog while looking for other content…I was referring to whipping my lace into submission. A few tacks and a meat mallet (which sufficed until I found a hammer) and I was well on my way to having the wraps I’d wanted last summer. Note the gaping holes in the linen stole….if I wiggle the fabric just so they almost dissappear. The other shawl…just lovely knitted up in Blue Sky Alpacas – Dyed Organic Cotton Yarn “Aloe” or “Azul”.. it’s been so long.

Oooh, check out my Passion Vine

My friend’s daughter just turned two and I finally gifted her with a couple sweaters I’d knitted for her. All my other friends have boys so I am always thrilled to knit something girly for a little one. I am working on a MDK Moderne Log Cabin for MY HOME in plums and browns and sages. A year ago I would have cringed at the idea of knitting such a large project but it’s become so much more about the process than the actual product that I enjoy just picking it up and working on it bit by bit.