2-up knitted garter ties (a la Arlen)

[sydnie7]

I have never knitted - so I do not see it:

What is the advantage of 2-up, please?

Or maybe you already answered my question - is it so you can more easily keep them the same length?

That is the main benefit I hope to gain. Also, knitters speak of the "second sock syndrome" where you complete one sock but run out of gas before completing the second one. Knitting both at once takes care of that issue, too -- although I do that by having both socks going at the same time on separate straight needles sets. I knit one cuff, then the other cuff, etc.

Toe-up knitting is supposed to be easier to try on during the process (ditto with circular vs. straight needles) which should also help me get the length correct, not just the same

We'll see about that. . .

[piperdbh]

As the resident advocate for toe-up knitting, I heartily recommend it.

Those garters would look really nice felted. Just make them extra-long.

[sydnie7]

As the resident advocate for toe-up knitting, I heartily recommend it.

Those garters would look really nice felted. Just make them extra-long.

I've never felted anything (deliberately, anyway ) and not sure I've seen that mentioned in relation to garter ties. What does the process do to the stretchiness quotient?

Or are you just saying it will hide my less than stellar stitching. . .

[KiltedSurveyor]

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[sydnie7]

My wife read this thread, and said that I should recommend KnitFreedom.com for "excellent video instruction". I have now done as I was told, in a very real and legally binding way.

Thanks, I'll give them a look!