5 Tips for Knitting with DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES

[@tolligossett1730]

Another great video . Your explanation of skills never cease to amaze me. The videos are short, concise, and clear.Just picked up knitting again after 40 years and find your visual and verbal instructions are better than books. Finished my first hat ever for my granddaughter.

[@sheepandstitch]

That’s very sweet! Thanks for your kind comment. I’m glad your granddaughter has a new hat now! 😊

[@betsytowers1952]

A quick stopper idea. Foam ear plugs work really well to stop stitch loss when traveling with Dpn. You can push more than one needle into a plug at a time.

[@sheepandstitch]

Interesting tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@dollywilson3395]

I got fed up with buying stoppers that wouldn't stay on, too. I cut up a few little pieces of foam insulation tape, or stuffing and trimmed them to be the size I want and then just stick the ends of the needles in and THEY ARE GREAT!

[@kukichik2553]

Omg the invisible join and “tug” are game changers 👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you

[@priscillab6645]

So many great tips. The best for me is "using bamboo needles". I never got beyond casting on because my metal needles kept slipping out of the stitches. Frustration made me give up. After using the bamboo I was able to use all of your other great tips. You are a true teacher. Thank you for all of your videos. ❤ 🐑❤

[@SolinaRL]

You just blew my mind with the invisible join tip! I had seen this tip about casting on an extra stitch before but I was doing it all wrong. Thank you so much for showing me the right way to do it!!! Carpe Filum 🐑

[@sheepandstitch]

Awesome! Carpe filum (“seize the yarn”). I love it! 💪 🧶

[@SolinaRL]

I also use foam ear plugs as temporary point protectors!

[@Kimmcdougalcrafter]

You really make knitting fun, thank you for these tips! I'm teaching myself to knit and at one point I was so frustrated that I almost gave it up (I'm a crocheter), but your videos really helped me so I decided to try your garter stitch scarf for beginners and I made it! I was so proud of myself that I thought I can learn to knit! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us :)

[@sheepandstitch]

That's awesome! Keep at it!

[@sophiazhao1572]

You know what's so hilarious? I'm a beginner knitter and, for some reason, I CANNOT get crocheting! My brother wanted to learn so I tried to learn it to teach it to him, but I can't get it!

[@alisha4191]

@@sophiazhao1572 same I cannot crochet my sister actually crochets a and when I see her do it I am shocked it is soooo hard to find the right tension

[@karinwiebe1923]

Wow, thank you so much! I’ve been knitting for a couple years and am now working up the courage to try it in the round.

[@sheepandstitch]

You can do it! Happy knitting!

[@beverleygreenaway4514]

I am a newbie to double pointed knitting. Thank you very much for your easy to learn tutorial. 😊

[@sharonshowalter1044]

Really excellent instructor? Love her videos! She sounds so friendly and helpful! Excellent communication! Gives me confidence!

[@sharonhiggins1221]

Thanks so much for another great video regarding double pointed needles. You are amazing in the concise way that you teach. Plus, your sense of humor is priceless. As I think I told you before, I have been a knitter for over 50 years but never mastered the art of the dpns. They just seemed too fussy and awkward, so I never stuck with it for long. You have helped me so much. Once again, thanks much.

[@sheepandstitch]

Thanks Sharon! I really appreciate that! DPNs definitely *seem* fussy and annoying, but as with all things knitting, once you get the hang of it, it's really not that hard, and it actually ends up being totally invaluable!

[@melonyburstion6848]

Sharon Higgins g

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

No sorry the ears are on the top of the flat diamond 😭😂 Anyway I ain't going to look for more as the world treats me like I'm some prick as you can see it's not the case it's all connected and I never find a finder's fee so why should I play 😭

[@mdbinder1942]

Outstanding explanation. I was going to give up on a new project because I did not know how to use the dpn's. You make it so easy to move forward now.

[@christa6048]

Thank you! I'm a new knitter and I was super intimidated by double pointed needles. Your tutorials explained the process in a clear, concise way and I am excited to try it. I'm in a fiber art group and I always look longingly at the ones knitting socks. I didn't think I could do that. But now I am ready to learn! Thank you!

[@chirpie11]

I watched your other video about working this and I'm getting the hang of it pretty quickly. Thank you for the great tutorial! I'll have to watch and practice again. Especially about the invisible join.

[@prettyhandson1572]

Thank you so much for sharing the invisible stitch. This will even help me on my loom socks too!

[@joninagel1401]

You make knitting more appealing than some. Love your voice, easy to listen to! :)

[@KandA-m4l]

I love your videos! They are so useful.

[@sheepandstitch]

Thanks for your comment!

[@mollyoxy]

The invisible join is exactly what I needed! Thanks for the tips

[@bananashaveice]

This is extremely helpful, especially for a beginner like me. You explained it so clearly & perfectly! Thanks so much! Also, as someone who was raised in Hawaii, I love your shaka sign! Hugs, Vina

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Now the prism is complete and the mangled iconic logo can't hide anymore Christmas vs Christmas 😂

[@nanshinkle6967]

Davina, I love your videos! They explain everything so perfectly - especially for me, the eternal beginner! lol

[@nakita9008]

Wow, love the invisible join! That's a great tip

[@cllinda333]

Loved the rubber band idea!

[@rnance19]

You make everything easily understandable!! Thank you so much.

[@johannarenling443]

I loved the invisible join!!

[@bobbiecat7139]

I find that knitting, then tugging on the SECOND stitch from the left needle better tightens the last stitch on the right needle with the first stitch on the left needle.

[@droserabinata]

Nice thanks for that

[@suebroomhead4628]

I am a newbie to knitting in the round. Your tutorial was just excellent and so helpful. Thank you.

[@billaashaninka1327]

When you pulled that needle off, I cringed and went 'oh no!' Hahahhaha thank you for this, Davina. You're my faaavourite teacher.

[@sheepandstitch]

You're sweet. Thank you!

[@fatmabetulcelik07]

Me tooo 😂😂😂 İ was getting a quick heart attack 😳😂

[@hollyhamilton2560]

The invisible stitch has been life changing after so many years of frustration !!

[@ambreeniramahmad8315]

I was always intimidated by dpn knitting. Confusing mess of 4orc5c needles🤔🤔. I thought crazy people use this method when circulars have been invented. But then I watched ur videos.i had one thin dpn set I used only to pickup stitches. I gave it a try and viola!!!! I did it. I found it relaxing than doing magic loop. Am I crazy??? 😜Despite dpn all awkwardness I ve found the start of dpn is little simpler than starting magic loop. Now I m ordering bamboo dpn.... Knitting is an expensive hobby these days. Be aware all you beginners!!! Thanks Davina for teaching me this clever ancient skill.

[@susanlucero3530]

Hi, Miss Davina, I am bothered with DPNs especially when you've already worked up. The needles with live stitches are so cumbersome. Thus I'm wondering if you can demonstrate where each needle top and bottom ends should be placed so knitting with them is just flowing not getting in the way with your hands or fingers. Thank you for all your hacks and teachings. More power to you 😊

[@williamwen8025]

Love your video! glad to see you upload videos! It's been a long time Keep the good work coming! You're my favorite knitting tutorial channel!

[@sheepandstitch]

Thanks! I'll try to keep it regular :P

[@irenet.7830]

I love the “bus ride” but I am having trouble keeping the tension equal, guess it will come with practice…. Thank you ❤

[@castroiliana8954]

Very helpful tips! Thank you so much... Will use them the next time I start my next project knitting in the round.

[@sheepandstitch]

Great! I'm happy to help!

[@Mariosansav]

Could you do a tutorial on how to knit a pair of mittens? It's always been a goal of mine to knit my own mittens! Love your videos, learning more with each watch❤️

[@shannonclaire97]

Such a great video Davina! I love the colour of the yarn you're using too - do you mind me asking where it's from? :) So happy to see you're making videos again, I've missed your tutorials

[@Henry-n7n8]

Dear Sheep and Stitch, would you please make a tutorial on 3 DPN knitting a flat piece, coaster, Thanks, still love your gray nail polish..

[@aliroussel449]

So much knowledge in so little time!!! awesome!

[@morganlf4508]

Thanks! Very handy tips!

[@joysmith6013]

Great tips, thank you.

[@angelasnowden7896]

A very clear tutorial, thank you so much, working up the courage to give it a try, haha.

[@maryzuffi1599]

Love watching your videos so helpful

[@sheepandstitch]

Thanks for watching!

[@Afeefahmed_]

Another awesome video!!! You're the best teacher! I'm so glad I found you!❤️❤️

[@sheepandstitch]

Thank you, you're so sweet :D

[@JohanneBrunner]

Keep doing what you do. You've been a huge help to me!

[@energyhealer39]

This is interesting! I've never seen this technique before.

[@CarlaPowell]

Another idea for the stoppers is to lay the needles straight and put rubber bands around all the needles on each end.

[@hoosiergrandma7640]

I've been knitting for 50 years and hated dpn's for many of those years till I discovered bamboo. Stitches easily fall off of the plastic or metal needles which was what my local yarn shop carried back in the 60's and 70's. I'll find a new use for the nasty ones. :)

[@CRBungalow]

Inherited about 30 sets of metal needles, I don't want to go buy new bamboo ones, but i might for the doubles.

[@kathyconnaghan650]

I’m attempting sleeves on baby sweater. I cast on extra stitches and had to put a marker in middle of extra stitches. If this marks beginning of round, how do I join the round ? Any ideas

[@Panick_Pancake]

Thanks a lot for all the tipps ! Im a beginner so i needed those ^^

[@dollywilson3395]

Here's a MUCH better way of keeping your stitches from coming off. I saw it on a site years ago. Fold all of your needles together so they're flat....just like a pencil...then taking the working yarn and circle the one end of all of them (which are now together) and do that a few times and then just take the yarn to the opposite end and do the same thing. Then you take the yarn and wind it back and forth between the two ends to finish it off and you're done! It's fast, it's secure and it's MUCH LESS TROUBLE. Stick the bare unused needle through the knitting fabric and you're good to go.

[@halliemcknight-smith311]

Any tips for how to fix the gap that happens when you forget to tug at the join? I have a run of those right in the middle of my project and don’t want to rip out stitches if I don’t have to!

[@sheepandstitch]

You can use a needle to tighten up the stitches on either side of the ladder and then spread out the looseness across the adjoining stitches. Hope that makes sense

[@CRBungalow]

I inherited all of my grandmother's metal needles, my which i mean almost every size you need in metal. I have brought a few bamboo ones but trying to double point on metal is so difficult.

[@dvleilj5734]

😲 You knit like spider!!! 👍 Thanks for share your knowledge. Amherst, NY

[@gailhansche4279]

You are amazing and fun!

[@sheepandstitch]

Thank you so much!

[@joycejudd5109]

thank you!! I especially appreciate the joining option!

[@rosesalzmann5986]

Watching the demonstrations on my phone.Was wondering if using regular needle would do the same thin?

[@buendiamar32]

Can u do a video for knitting a sweater?

[@simonethompson2690]

Hi I love your videos. I have a question you mention where to put the marker as far as how it relates to the long tail, however how do you know which needle is needle 1?

[@sinaf.2866]

Scotch tape is good foot stitchn holders too

[@elizabethnguyen7626]

What kind of yarn did you use in this demo. It looks like a denim color. I love it! I have never seen a yarn that looks denim.

[@zaraewilkins]

love your channel thankyou! I have yet to find a good tutorial on knitting socks - do you think you would do one some time?

[@sheepandstitch]

I'm planning a sock and fingerless mitten tutorial for the fall and winter!

[@Moundfreek]

This is super helpful! I don't suppose you have a video for joining the round for 3 double pointed needles?

[@krissielove8617]

Could you do a video on how to make a blanket I would love to make one! Or is that only for crocheting? I’m still a beginner so I don’t know much.

[@deborah7153]

Helpful! Thank you ❤️🤗

[@raquelpurpleboxes]

What yarn is the purple one Omgggg it's beautiful

[@shwetasebastian2505]

Love your video's :D I am a beginner and I was wondering if you could do a video on purl stitch and a ribbed scarf look.

[@patn6983]

Help! When just knitting the knit stitch in the round using DPN, my bumps are on the outside, not the inside. It looks like you knitting on the outside in videos, but my knitting looks like it is on the inside. What is going on?

[@abbf26-_-13]

to put it simply: your piece is inside out. you should be fine to just switch which way your work is by pulling it inside out

[@unclearatypicality]

What is the yarn you're using at 1:17? So pretty!!

[@The_Scriggles]

what kind of yarn are you using?

[@qltygrl3187]

Where can I purchase needles that long?

[@OliviaFerguson-m3i]

Fab. Thank you

[@martic5951]

Where did you get your yarn? They are super cool and metallic looking

[@sheepandstitch]

Thanks! This was yarn that I dyed myself with a mix of blue, black and fuschia as an experiment. It might look metallic-y because the yarn base is fine merino, which has a bit of shine. When I dyed the yarn, I was basing the color off of an existing yarn by Malabrigo called Violeta Africana. You can take a look at it here: www.loveknitting.com/malabrigo-sock?a_aid=22ca8fee My dyed color is not a perfect match. It's a bit darker than Malabrigo's. Anyway, thanks for watching!

[@kelliejarvis3026]

I tug at the join but still have a gap any suggestions please on how to correct this ? Thank you

[@sheepandstitch]

Could it be that the needles you’re using are too large for your yarn?

[@annjackson9858]

Im making my first pair of socks using dpn. I tug the yarn at each transfer but still seeing the gap you show-not as bad but still there. I cant tug it any harder. Any advice?

[@soniczforever5470]

thanks for the stopper suggestion they destroyed so many bags

[@daisyroe5372]

Your videos are amazing. I have to admit the 49 minute ads want me want to go somewhere else. Perhaps I don't understand KZbin.

[@awex2276]

I tried going on their website check out and maybe purchase one of their yarn but it kept saying the page was not found. Is the site on maintenance or something? Thanks for your help!

[@toniesolomon]

Hi there which is easier for really beginner dpns or circular? Just wondering

[@lucycandevish6044]

I found circular needles easier to start with as how you grip the needles is very much the same and there isn't the worry of stitches falling of your needle ❤️

[@darlenequinn193]

When you lifted the one stitch over the other, didn't you change your stitch count on one of your needles, decreasing it by one. Wouldn't this affect the pattern?

[@sheepandstitch]

You cast on one extra stitch to account for this

[@darlenequinn193]

@@sheepandstitch Thank you. Your instructions were so clear and I think I am on my way to finally knitting toe-up socks after casting on over 30 times. I got the cast on, just couldn't manage the dpns.

[@laurenn7306]

When I was watching the needle stopper part my sts fell off of my dpns :( I'm still trying to learn how to do dpns

[@LadyGecko]

Fold your knitting and rubber band all the needles together. Only need two rubber bands then.

[@sheepandstitch]

Nice tip for the tip! :D

[@janetgillett7122]

LadyGeck

[@janetgillett7122]

Cool thank you D

[@anaeerb]

Is there alternitive for another double pointed needle because I have absolutley no idea where my went!

[@anthonyinger2867]

You can use a long circular needle as in a magic loop or two circulars together.

[@redjacket7177]

What's the difference in the result for purling and knitting?

[@coqettish]

An easy way to distinguish between knit and purl stitches is to think of a purl stitch as a 'backwards knit stitch'. When you knit in the stockinette stitch pattern, you're knitting the right side rows and purling the wrong side rows, and if you look at it, the right side rows have little V-shapes all over them while the purl side has little bumps. This is also why stockinette stitch curls naturally because the knit and purl stitches aren't balanced on the sides. When you work seed stitch, which is alternating knit and purl stitches, the garment lays flat because the knits and purls are evened out on both sides. When you knit every row, for garter stitch, the knit stitch rows are shown in between the purl stitch rows. You might know all this by now, since your comment was posted a year ago, but I thought I'd tell you what I know about them. :)

[@lukepevensie]

I have a problem with dpn knitting in the round. It gets twisted up in the first round.

[@charlottejones1137]

I'm left handed and so I would like to see a demo of somebody doing it with their left hand if possible on pretty sure I haven't for the right but it doesn't look quite right thank you for your time I don't usually do videos so this is been a big pleasure for me get bye could subscribe I would thank you CJ

[@leahmcginley4057]

stitch marker,,,, use a peace of yarn in a different colors and put it on the right needle when you come to it when you need to do your other stitches

[@sheepandstitch]

Thanks for that tip!

[@denissel.1725]

Is there a tutorial for the cuff at 4:00? Thanks in advance

[@ooohlaa13]

lovely tips OMG I thought my cat sitting behind me was having hiccups I had to go back and found it was in your video, several hiccups. Was it your kitty?

[@sheepandstitch]

Really? Haha there are hiccups in my video?! Do you remember where in the video? I’d like to investigate! 🧐

[@ooohlaa13]

@@sheepandstitch toward the end, maybe the last third, I heard about 4 I think. I got concerned because my cat was seated behind me on the sofa leaning into my shoulders, and I thought, oh no she is going to throw up on me next so I was REALLY paying attention. I will go again thru your video to see at what location.

[@ooohlaa13]

8:52 and 8:57 with earphones which is how I listen

[@kennethmccamish4092]

The tug isn't as necessary with continental but I do it anyway. :-)

[@chrisjones3901]

I dont use 8 bands just 2 hair bands joining 4 needles at once flat togeather with all needles side by side.

[@George_theguy-29]

Where did you get your needles?

[@sheepandstitch]

I think I got them from the website Knit Picks

[@gagandeepkaur2014]

1:53 oh no 😱😱😱😱😱

[@lachellefarmer8265]

I knit mine together and then slip it back onto my needle

[@elirien4264]

Erasers

[@cherylgleason6297]

You wouldn't have to much of a problem with gaps between needles if you use 5 needles.

[@tree1748]

As a stich marker I use an old small safety pen and i just clip it to an older stitch a couple rows down

[@LindaGoldstein]

What can you make with these double pointed needles?

[@kathyconnaghan650]

I’m sure this is great, but I’ve watched 5 different videos and the dpns are migraine worthy. I’m more confused than ever.

[@joycejudd5109]

Kathy...me TOO!!! However, I figured if anyone else can, so can I. So I put the "fear" away, and just dove in. The trick (?) is using that 4th empty needle (I thought you simply used the 3). Play with it on something easy and unimportant...but important enough that when you get it, you can proudly finish and use (or gift!). Hang in there...don't give up. I crochet and sew much more than I knit, but I love the fabric knitting makes!

[@judithah41]

What is the best length of DPN’s for sweater sleeves. What is the length of your needles in the video?

[@KarenNewtonCanada]

Right? Okay? All the way through the video.

[@sheepandstitch]

LOL, sorry that's just how I talk! Weird tics and all!

[@pendor9612]

You only have 4 needles.

[@elirien4264]

Stitch stopper idea... chewing gum? jk