Use this guide next time you shop for circular knitting needles and breathe a little easier when you’re faced with all the options.
Knitting in the round is essential for going beyond the basics. You might think that it’s scary or complicated, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Knitting in the round is one of the easiest techniques to master. And here’s the good news: once you learn it, you probably won’t want to go back […]
Chiaogoo's patina, bamboo circulars have fantastic joins and pliable, clear, nylon cables. They have a nickel-plated, copper join. Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and larger are crimped to guarantee no separation AND they swivel! Needle size is permanently laser imprinted on each circular. Bamboo circulars are available in the patina color only.
How to Knit on Circular Needles in 5 Easy Steps for Beginning Knitters with Studio Knit | Watch Free Knitting Video Tutorial
I'm a huge fan of knitting in the round -socks, sleeves and pretty much anything I can do on circular needles I will. I tend to mainly use magic loop but for travel knitting where elbow space is limited or where I need to be able to drop my knitting at a moment's notice (and not miss my stop) I tend
click picture HOW TO KNIT BACK AND FORTH ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES Is it a mystery to you how it is possible to knit flat objects back-and-forth on circular needles? If it isn't a mystery now, I'll bet it once was. Here is the secret: Think of each tip as a separate needle. Cast on the stitches you want. Next, put the tip formerly in your right hand into your left hand, the tip formerly in your left hand into your right hand. The fact that the tips are joined around the back need not concern you at all. Knit normally. When you've knitted all the stitches off one tip, turn the whole business around by again putting the tip formerly in your right hand into your left hand, and the tip formerly in your left hand into your right hand. Keep on doing this until it all makes sense. WHY TO KNIT BACK AND FORTH ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES Why, you might be asking yourself, would anyone want to knit back and forth on circular needles? Why not just use straight needles? There are a few reasons. Less lethal: It's actually scary to watch a 6 year old zooming in for a hug when mom is working a pair of long straights. Public knitting: At conferences, seminars, movies--wherever others may think that you're not "supposed" to be knitting--circulars eliminate the distinctive clang of one needle hitting the floor... at crowded events you're less likely to lose a needle. .. you're less likely to poke the stranger in the next seat on a packed plane, bus or subway. Security: A long pair of nice pointy aluminium 10 1/2's at the airport? Maybe not... Same size in circulars? You've probably got a better chance. Circulars pack better too. (Remember--if you're traveling abroad, even if those long sharp things are OK at the US end--as knitting needles currently are--they might not be when it's time to go through security at a foreign airport to come home again.) For heavy work with lots of stitches, there is a division of opinion as to whether long straight needles or circular needles are better. In my opinion, circular needles will give nearly every knitter a better result--although some straight-needle knitters strongly disagree. Here is the debate laid out: Some straight-needle knitters stabilize their straight needles by using very long ones, tucking one (or more) under their arm. click picture This is a modern version of the knitting belts and sheaths used by the old production knitters (and some traditional knitters even up to this day). Once long straights are stabilized in this way, the weight of the work is also transferred. This method of efficiency leaves the fingertips free to maniplate the stitches without having to carry the weight of the fabric. There are other ways to stabilize long straight needles also--some knitters tuck the needles into their sleeves, and I once saw a knitter with her left needle tucked into her watchband. Some of the very fastest knitters of all times knit with a stabilized needle or needles. HOWEVER, few US knitters knit with sheaths or belts--and most straight-needle knitters do not stabilize their ends, or transfer any weight by tucking. Realistically, therefore, the choice is is often between straight needles held in the hands (ends left untucked) and circular needles. Under these circumstances, I think that circular needles have a better chance of yielding a superior result for flat back and forth knitting of large objects. With circular needles, the needles are attached by the cable. This allows both hands to support the weight of the work even at the end of a row of 274 stitches, for example. With straight needles, all these stitches would be all bunched up on one needle or another at every row end, but with circulars, the work stays mainly on the cables, with only a few stitches on either tip. Stated otherwise, the shape of the circular needle cable and tips lets a lot of the weight of the work rest in your lap. If all those stitches were hanging from one needle, as they would be at the end of every row knitted on long straights, that'd be a lot of weight to swing around with every stitch--exhausting work, actually, and the weight shift from hand to hand often makes the gauge go off. Also, the cable of a circular needle is a smaller diameter than the tips. That makes it possible to squish a LOT of stitches along the cable. Have a look at this chart which shows minimum and maximum stitches which can be stretched or squished onto circular needles of different lengths, and imagine trying to squeeze the higher-end numbers onto even the longest straights. --Techknitter
How to Knit on Circular Needles in 5 Easy Steps for Beginning Knitters with Studio Knit | Watch Free Knitting Video Tutorial
** No paper pattern will be posted to you** This is a PDF pattern for download only. Digital download pattern. You will need a printer to produce the pattern. It is for personal use only as such you must not make the product for sale. You must not be copy or distributed the pattern in part or whole. By purchasing this item you are deemed to be agreeing to the above terms Sewing pattern for a Circular knitting needle keeper as shown in pictures, for downloading and printing at home. Includes full colour pictures and written step by step, easy to follow instructions. Fabric requirements 2 different cotton fabrics 7" (18cm) square 1 button, snap fastener or press stud Sewing thread Sewing machine and usual sewing supplies This is the pattern I developed to keep my circular needles in order. The needle keeper/cosy/snug/tamer/angel/guardian will keep your needles tidy and help prevent tangled and knotted cables in your knitting bag. Although this is a 9 page document you only need to print the last page which has the pattern piece. Pictures show examples of the finished item and are for illustration only. PLEASE NOTE THIS DESIGN IS COVERED BY COPYRIGHT. ©2021 stitchlovebyhazel/H. Paynter
I am an unashamed and determined devotee of circular needles. I absolutely love them - so much so that my few remaining straight needles are relegated to poking lost items out from under the fridge and other such mundane uses. I knit pretty much everything on circular needles whether I’m knitting in
The Mindful Collection interchangeable circular needle tips are lovingly crafted out of stainless steel. These needle tips are durable, long-lasting, environmentally friendly and recyclable. Inspirational words, for example - imagine, believe, breathe, create, focus - are printed on each needle size. They are clearly visible and are there to inspire you and bring you a moment of positivity and peace. Knitter’s Pride’s interchangeable needles have the advantage of a swivel top rotary mechanism, which ensures easy turning. This prevents twisting and enhances the dexterity of the needle. Like the fixed circular needles, the cords are designed with 1” interval markings for quick measurements. Mindful Mentions: Crafted out of premium stainless steel for a smooth knitting surface. The carefully crafted tips allow for super fine fiber work. Needle tips are laser printed with crisp and clear size markings. Inspirational words are printed on each needle tip to enhance your knitting experience, inspire you and leave you feeling peace and joy. The packaging is environmentally friendly and is made out of natural materials.
I recently discovered hand-knitted socks and thought that they would be so much fun to make. It’s actually pretty easy and I love creating something that I can wear. If you are familiar with knitting and want to give socks a try, I made instructions for using 9-inch circular needles based on Simply In Stitches‘ […]
They say the best organizing system is one which you will actually use. I've tried two methods for storing circular needles. The first ...
A step-by-step tutorial on the magic loop knitting technique. Learn how to knit in the round the easy way using one circular needle only.
In this quick tutorial we'll show you how to knit a simple stitch pattern on double pointed needles, an essential skill for knitting hats and mittens.
Knitter's Pride Dreamz 10" Fixed Circulars have a flexible cable with needle tips made from laminated birch wood in different colors based on size. The needle size is etched on the metal needle base for easy identification. These needles are also available in 16", 24", 32", 40" and 47" lengths. Dreamz 10" Fixed Circulars have a 5.2" cord joining two 2.4" tips. Please Note: Some packages may be labeled as 9" but are actually 10". All of our Knitter’s Pride products are backed by a one-year replacement policy. If you have an issue with a Knitter's Pride product you've purchased from WEBS, contact Customer Service to get a replacement.
