I just finished my first pair of Valentine Socks and they are so cute. I wish I could get the picture posted but it isn't working now. Maybe at a later date. I converted the pattern to two circular needles. My SP asked me how I prevented the ladder where the two needles connect. Well Pal, what I do is when I start a row I put the needle with the stitches that I am not going to be knitting in the middle of the needle on the thinest part. Then when I start knitting the first stitch I hold it very close to the back row and pull the first stitch tighter than I would normally do. I have experienced what you are talking about, but I think if you hold them very close it will work.
Today in Paradise it is wet and cold. First thing when I got up I started the wood stove going and even at that I just had a hard time getting warm today. I worked on an audit for a non profit club that I used to belong to. Oh my gosh was that an experience. Jen and I spent several hours on it and I think I am at the point where I can outline all of the mishaps and do an overview of the entire year. I will finish that tomorrow. That was my last offer and then I am out of there. Yea....more time to knit.
Now I have to get back to my sweater. I had hoped to be finished with the body by tomorrow and I think I am close to my schedule. I am teaching a Moebius class this Saturday and as of the last count I have six ladies taking the class. Hopefully they will all enjoy learning it as much as I did.