Five Ways to Join Stitches for Knitting in the Round

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

You have no idea how happy I am to have come across this video right now. I am working on my first ever circular needle project and did not cast on an extra stitch as I was so focused on learning how to use the refined cable cast-on in the round. Your second method of the five was a lifesaver for me!!!! So grateful. I will be so glad when I finish my first project knitting in the round. I love this method of joining in the round without casting on an extra stitch!!! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I have watched a couple of your videos. Your explanations are so very clearly demonstrated and easy to follow. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Jennifer :-) Have fun working on your project!

[@helena.3472]

Came back to review your tutorial on joining in the round, really pleased I did. Thank you

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Helen :-)

[@helena.3472]

@@10rowsaday Thank you for passing on your expertise and helping keen knitters like myself to grow.

[@terrychristen9422]

Thank you for this video and all of your others. You are a gifted teacher!

[@10rowsaday]

Ohhh, thank you, Terry. You are so sweet :-)

[@dorothytaylor7127]

I have never been very pleased with joining my stitches "in the round" because of the gap that is left....now I'm sure I'll not have that problem ever again! Thank you for another terrific teaching video. Two thumbs up!!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Dorothy. I'm thrilled I could help :-)

[@TheLDawg70]

Thanks so much! I just started knitting like normal and fixed the gap when I was through, but your 5 ways are much better! Thanks for sharing!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Leonard :-) There is nothing wrong with simply starting to knit in the round, and fixing the gap later on. I've been doing that myself for years until I learned to cross stitches (way #2) :-)

[@0721Minerva]

Thank you for all your teachings, I am a knew knitter and have learned these tutorials.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Minerva. I'm happy I could help :-) If there's a particular technique you'd like to learn more about, let me know.

[@0721Minerva]

Thank you, I greatly appreciate your tutorials. You are a kind person.

[@10rowsaday]

Thanks, Minerva. You are quite wonderful yourself :-)

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Are you a certifided knitting instructor? I learn a lot from you, your lessons are in / out - no fluff! excellent teaching - good job. Thank you.

[@10rowsaday]

No, Trudy, I'm not a certified knitting instruction. I just share my own bits of experience, and techniques I find during my research. I'm happy you enjoy my tutorials :-) Happy knitting!

[@mayolson2]

Thank you. Always an interesting video. I use the extra stitch normally but the other ways are worth a try.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, May :-) Using the extra stitch is a great way to join stitches. It could be a bit bulky if you work with chunky yarn, but otherwise, it's all good. Happy knitting :-)

[@simonashay]

Thank you so much💕

[@monicahaigh4490]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Monica :-)

[@swirlingdreamer2845]

Excellent and informative video. Thanks!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you! I'm happy you find this tutorial helpful :-) Happy knitting!

[@SmellNoelle]

Can someone help? My pattern is asking me to join only 5 stitches in the round. How? It is not enough stitches to get the ends together.

[@10rowsaday]

Hi Noelle. Joining 5 stitches in the round is a bit finicky, but possible. The easiest way to do it is to start working in the round right away, but pull the yarn after you work the first stitch to eliminate the gap between the first and the last stitches. Happy knitting :-)

[@carmitaliac6624]

Thank You for sharing!🌸

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Carm :-)

[@EV-D-10]

Thank you for your tutorial! Are you allowed to tell the brand of needle you use in this video? The wire looks very flexible and pliable and thick, which I would love to try!

[@10rowsaday]

Of course, I'm allowed to tell the brand of the needles. It's not a big secret :-) I use needles sold by Knitca at www.knitca.com/knitting-needles My husband happens to run this yarn company, so I'm quite lucky to get almost unlimited access to their products :-)

[@ivonnaansone6752]

Amazing! Thank you. 2nd will be my new favourite way :)

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Ivonna :-) I'm a big fan of the second way myself :-)

[@Dixiered03]

Thanks!

[@10rowsaday]

My pleasure :-)