Fast Knitting

Gaidig raised an interesting point yesterday--bigger needles don't always mean faster knitting.  Actually, I don't often knit with anything bigger than size 8s because the big needles feel uncomfortable.  Of course, there are still faster options than this:
which is the project that got all the attention yesterday.  Does anyone think size 1 needles are the fastest knitting option?  I was actually planning on tackling some sweater WIPs because I have THREE sweaters really close to being finished--two of which I can even locate.  But, Monday I lifted some weights, walked in the pool for an hour, assembled the monster tree:
had a turkey-rematch, vacuumed the stairs, and did lots of physical therapy exercises.  As you might have guessed, Tuesday was a bit painful, but my back did pretty well--or well enough for me to think another hour of walking in the pool yesterday would be a good idea.  So, whether or not the socks are fast or slow knitting, they are the only current project that are considered "safe" for a knitter doped up on pain killers and Valium while she ices her back to reduce inflammation.  I think that's a whole new knitting category for me......

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Gaidig said…
"they are the only current project that are considered "safe" for a knitter doped up on pain killers and Valium while she ices her back to reduce inflammation"

See, this is why I was surprised that you ripped out that EZ sweater. You seems to need mindless knitting sometimes. (Ok, so everyone needs mindless knitting sometimes...)
November 29, 2012 at 10:11 AM
bittenbyknittin said…
If by fast knitting, you are going for yardage, yes, US1s are the way to go (think socks at 400+ yards). If you are going for finished objects, though, larger needles and smaller projects would be better (like hats or mittens). IMHO.

Sometimes I sleep on a pallet of comforters on the floor when my back is bothering me. Getting up off the floor is an issue, though.
November 29, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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