How to knit with round knitting needles

Video: Circular Needles Knitting in 5 Easy Steps

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What do you need

1 Take round knitting needles and some yarn.

2 Tie a slip knot and thread through the knitting needle.

3 Cast on the loops. You can choose any method of knitting, however, it is not recommended to use the back yarn method, as the loops can get tangled in a circle and come loose.

4 Slide all stitches together on the left knitting needle or where the set of stitches started. Make sure all stitches lie flat on the needles and point in the same direction.

5 Connect the hinges. This means that you need to form a single circle between your garment and the yarn. Hold the knitting needle you started to cast on in your left hand and the other knitting needle in your right. Start knitting with yarn, making sure it connects to the beginning of your piece and forms a circle.

6 Press firmly on the first few stitches. You do not want dropped loops to form at the junction with the yarn.

7 Attach a crochet hook to the right needle to mark the beginning of the circle. If you don't have a crochet hook, you can use a paperclip. This is not necessary, since the beginning of the circle can be identified by the tail of the yarn, but if you are knitting a complex model, this will be very useful to you.

8 Continue knitting in a circle. You should start to form a tube-like structure.

9 Remove the knitting needles as usual.

10 Ready.

Tips

You can knit with round knitting needles and straight shapes. Just don't join the hinges and turn the piece over after each row.
Here is a list of the loops and how to work with them if you are knitting in a circle:
- Garter knitting: one circle all knit loops, the other - all purl loops. And so repeat.
- Stocking Knit, Front Stitch: Knit all in a circle.
- Reverse hosiery: purl all loops.
You can also knit in a circle with a double-pointed needle. Try both options and choose the one you like best.
Remember, if you are knitting in a circle, you should never turn your work over.
If your needles are too large for the intended project, they can stretch the buckle and the end result will look ugly. In this case, pay attention to the sliding or magic loop methods.