u/FriendlyWater5131

Absolutely random post but I can't believe it's taken me this long to knit socks on DPNs. They're the classic method for a reason! I've knit dozens of pairs of socks over the last few years using small circulars, flexiflips, and magic loop. I always avoided DPNs because I just assumed I wouldn't enjoy knitting socks with them (even though I always love using DPNs to knit the crown of a hat).

I finally just decided to use them to knit an entire pair of socks and I don't think I'll go back. Once you get into the flow of it, it really is not a lot of rearranging (the reason I don't like magic loop), and it's so nice to be able to do the entire sock on the same set of needles without having to swap for the heel and/or toe. It's also so comfortable to be able to hold a regular size needle for the entire sock.

This is my love letter to DPNs, especially the KnitPro Karbonz <3 <3 <3

Hi everyone! I recently got a used Ashford Traveler and have been trying to teach myself how to handspin. It seems to be an older model and I'm at least its third owner, but it's fully functioning and the woman I purchased it from gave me a great first lesson when I picked it up. It's single treadle and looks to be single drive from what I can tell (still learning wheel anatomy).

I'm having fun practicing and have gotten the hang of treadling independently and keeping a smooth rhythm, however I'm having a lot of trouble drafting. I'm having extra difficulty drafting and treadling at the same time. It seems like every time I need to draft some yarn, I have to stop treadling because I can't do them both at once. I'm using some merino that the seller kindly included when I purchased the wheel, however I have some BFL on the way because I've heard that's easier to spin with for beginners.

I'm sure this is common and just requires practice. Does anyone have any drafting tips and strategies to practice doing both at once? Thank you!