How to Join Double Pointed Needles in the round - Beginner Knitting Tutorial

[@mairihigham891]

This is an effecrive and easy way to join in the round. Thank you! However I've noticed that the one thing missing in the tutorial and the reason why so many are losing a stitich is that Angela does not make it clear that when you slip the stitch from the right needle over the stitch which you have moved from the left neede, she does not say to make sure you move it onto the left needle and leave it there before proceeding to knit. If you look carefully she moves the stitch onto the left needle and leaves it there. That way you will still have the same number of stitches and not lose any. Basically you are just moving 2 stitches around to enable you to join your work

[@mariadelmardospasos]

Ohhh thank you so much for this! Such a good tutorial but I was getting ready to cast on one more stitch so that I wouldn't loose my stitch number! Thanks!!

[@elenacallegari2933]

the correct way to do this would actually be to cast on an extra stitch (if you need 40 stitches, you cast on 41), then slip a stitch from left to right and move a stitch over the slipped one, then let it DROP off the needle. then you can move the slipped stitch back to the left needle. if you miss these two passages you'll find yourself with a too tight and twisted junction

[@mariadelmardospasos]

@@elenacallegari2933 Thank you Elena!!! This sounds much better! I will try it your way!! Thanks!!

[@beckypaluch3823]

That was so helpful - as I was done one stitch and could not figure it out!

[@Imme_begin]

Thanks. That’s what confused me.

[@darthpippin6582]

Thank you!! Total beginner here!! You were so helpful!!

[@minchen9275]

I watched nearly 10 videos on how to join in the round, and yours was the clearest and easiest of them all!!! Thank you!

[@CreatiKnit]

Thank you Min Chen! So happy it was helpful to you!! :)

[@marys1398]

I really feel more confident now. This has been a challenge. I’ll need to practice even more before I can start the “easy” pattern. You did a great job. Thank you for sharing.

[@frankieleftwich5310]

Perfect,I have been knitting in the round for a long time and have a hard time with the yarn stretching out between the Ist and 3rd needle. I was so frustrated until I watched this video which is the answer to my head banging question!!!

[@donitabaker2671]

Finally one that was clear new at knitting, I crochet love both now. Thank you learning from you💖😊

[@CreatiKnit]

Thank you for being here Donita! Enjoy your fiber journey! 😃 🧶

[@jenniferlang1393]

Thank you so much!! I always wondered how it was done. Knowing this means I'll be a lot happier with my circular knitting. Happiness is a good KZbin tutorial.....lol!!

[@dawnanderson9882]

Just like Min Chen below, I've had difficulty finding clear instructions for this process. Your explanation is so concise!! Thank you.

[@elainemartin3546]

As below, the best tutorial on joining needles to knit in the round!

[@lesleecassel-bonilla7334]

I've been using circular needles for so long that I'd forgotten how to start a project on double pointed needles. Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow. The loop over loop when joining really locks it into place. Onto hats for twin newborns. Thank you!

[@CreatiKnit]

You're very welcome! Happy it was easy to understand and helped you! 😊

[@brendarichardson8562]

Thank you so much for this video...I had watched another video to learn how to do this and I was so confused and frustrated...your way makes so much more sense in my head and I was able to do it pretty easily!!!

[@davepierunc]

I stupidly forgot to save this and it took me forever to re-find it! This is the video that works for me.

[@denisesannella5821]

Thank you for the tutorial, yours is the first dpn tutorial I have been able to join in the round and continue to knit successfully! Phew! I thought I’d never be able to knit with dpns.😊

[@desertcat9182]

Knitters BEWARE. YOU HAVE TO CAST ON ONE EXTRA STITCH then slip the stitch from the left needle to the right- slip the second stitch on the right needle over the stitch you just put onto the left needle- then transfer that stitch onto the left needle. If you don't cast on the extra stitch you will be left wondering why you are one stitch short as many below are complaining about.

[@CreatiKnit]

What happens often is when doing this, the mistake that is made, is that a stitch is being dropped during the transfer. You don't actually have to cast on an extra stitch if done correctly. So make sure that you are "exchanging" the two stitches places. Do not do a slip over. This will cause you to lose a stitch. The first and last stitch are simply trading places. Hope this helps!

[@glittle1000]

Thanks I was confused about this on other videos, I see now its just switching places to interlock them not a psso.

[@glittle1000]

Thanks this was confusing me too glad you mentioned it, now I see its not a psso dec.

[@Val-jn9cd]

It's very confusing for me. Sometimes i cast on an extra stitch and still end up with one stitch too many. I have to work on it more. But i HATE HATE HATE working with dpn. Most awkward things in the world.​@CreatiKnit

[@carinicklas6784]

Oh my gosh thank you for this video! I watched another one and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong...after watching yours I realized that person had absolutely no idea what they were doing! I got it perfectly after watching your video one time!!

[@CreatiKnit]

Cari I'm so happy it helped!! :)

[@annewalley3633]

Thank you. I was going slowly mad trying to do this technique and now am I slowly getting it!

[@beverlybennett1746]

This is exactly what I needed today. I was having problems keeping the join taut instead of gaping. Thank you so much!

[@CreatiKnit]

That's wonderful to hear! Happy to help! :)

[@rosiethebear300]

Thank you so much - you just rescued me from some very obscure directions in knitting book for doing this! So appreciate it!

[@CreatiKnit]

Rosie my pleasure to be able to help! :)

[@susanhutt3381]

Absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much. The pattern said to 'join by sliding last st onto same needle as first'! I couldn't work it out but your video has explained it so well. Thanks so much.

[@CreatiKnit]

That is wonderful to hear Susan!!! Thank you for stopping by!😁

[@dianapahule3289]

Thank you! This is actually the first video on this I watched. I figured out how to do everything on my own until the very last part. Looking at the list of available videos there were some that were actually 15 mins long. Good grief. Your video is perfect in every way.

[@land4u]

Thanks. I've watched several videos and finally understand what to do next.

[@aurorabrown8666]

Wonderful tutorial, you made it very easy to follow and learn, thank you.

[@markfw54]

Thank you, very clear. Just one question. If your pattern called for 30 stitches cast on would you not have to cast on 30 + 1? Otherwise you would be on stitch short after joining in the round.

[@CreatiKnit]

Good question! You won't lose a stitch because you aren't dropping it, you are simply crossing them over....they are trading places. 😁 Hope that makes sense.

[@aehennig]

@@CreatiKnit hi!! But at the 4:45 mark you are taking that stitch off the needle, so you are down one stitch. The only way it works for me is to add that extra stitch like Mark says. :)

[@Monique-TheYarnCurator]

❤ Thank you for the excellent video This was exactly what i needed ! I was struggling with beginning of first round ladder - but this cross over of first two stitches will definitely solve that 💡 what a great idea I'm going to try this today ❤ Thank you so much ❤

[@annettep.1605]

You explained this so well that I feel like I can do the join with dpn. Thanks for the info I just subbed.

[@shifthawke5723]

Thank you. I'm about to use dpns for the first time. I wanted to join this way, thanks for not making it complicated. I've been spoiled by circular needles and this is how I normally join. Ask thks video was great

[@CreatiKnit]

Shift, happy it was easy for you to follow! :) I agree, DPN's are a little trickier than circulars, but kinda cool to use too! ;) Happy knitting!

[@anniehendrix2623]

Thank you!! My sister just moved away and I couldn't ask her any questions! But this helped so much!!

[@ginapowell223]

Thank you so much, this is the easiest you made it perfectly clear, thanks again for saving me from those gaps.

[@CreatiKnit]

Gina, your very welcome and that's awesome it was helpful for you! :)

[@michellemurray2781]

That was clear. 😊 I feel confident to try now. Thank you.

[@natalieisles3959]

Thanks for this video. I use this method every time now.

[@Beautiful_Sacred_Land]

Thank you ! bless x and I love the colour of your nail varnish :)

[@SeanLiddleSplunge]

Thank you so much! This is perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Love the way you say scooch like i do lol

[@winniepaul1650]

Thank you, you were very clear and certainly helped me.

[@jenniferdas7809]

Very straight forward and clear! Thanks!

[@evilkittiekat]

Oh my gosh. You made this seem incredibly easy. I can't wait to try.

[@amandawashburn3969]

Thank you for such an easy to follow video!

[@leearellano5303]

I like this way of joining...thanks ❤️

[@kellycrawford8870]

Thanks for the easy to understand information.

[@riveririsblue]

Thank you!! Excellent job, I learned something new!! Well done!

[@CreatiKnit]

Thats wonderful Melanie!!😃

[@neckpatter]

Perfect! Now I am really ready to get started with this!! Thanks for taking the time =)

[@lynnback1013]

Wonderful tutorial! It was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@pjenkins8206]

Thank you. Great tutorial which cleared up some questions I had! 😀

[@robynjtr]

This was easy to follow, thanks for making this video

[@CreatiKnit]

You are very welcome Robyn! :)

[@barbaragray1468]

thankyou so much very clear and to the point

[@rogersbetsy]

I think you have to cast on one more stitch than you will need after you do the join, because this casts off one stitch, correct?

[@lisag.6599]

Very helpful - thanks!!

[@jennbutterfly4448]

Ok, I finally get it! You don't drop the stitch you carry over, it goes onto the left needle. That's how you don't lose the stitch! Revelation! Time to try gloves again.

[@CreatiKnit]

Yes Jennifer, you got it! :)

[@ktfflan4278]

Great job!!

[@mariadelmardospasos]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!!

[@katicabogar24]

This looks like a super helpful explanation, it only feels like my hands are too small for dpns 😂

[@ashlenc6329]

so you have to cast on 1 extra stitch, correct? i didnt hear you mention that

[@jadebense2316]

That was just...amazing

[@lisaandersson5170]

So it's "swap places", not "bind off", that first-and-last-stitch-thing you do.. I'll try your method, thank you. And I just have to ask: what is that lovely nail polish you're wearing? Just lovely!

[@barbie.travels]

Oh I wish I could do this!

[@susancoleman1490]

Hi After you have joined in the round are you minus a stitch?

[@alisonstokes2093]

Brilliant thanks

[@helenjackson3460]

Thanks so much. That is SO helpful.

[@CreatiKnit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cindylee4750]

Very clear! Many thanks

[@CreatiKnit]

Thanks so much Cindy!! Glad it helped. :)

[@maureencampbell-watts7330]

Omg…. Thank you so much

[@elizabeth17950]

How on earth do you get the tail and the working yarn at the same end? I am baffled!!!

[@juliecramer7768]

Thank you!

[@Nuunu88]

You Cast on extra stitch BEFORE joining, and then you want to slip the stitch back into the other needle after joining :)

[@nancyhamer1141]

You're the only one making sense here!

[@elenacallegari2933]

exactly, cast on an extra stitch, slip to right, pass over and drop the stitch off the right needle, then move the slipped stitch back to the left.

[@kathygetchel4657]

But aren't you going to be short a stitch by binding off to connect?

[@janelauwereys3018]

I just ripped out 2 inches of ribbing after not having enough stitches for socks. It needs to be even and right especially when knitting socks or a pattern or decreasing in the pattern to make this work. Just trying to be helpful.

[@leslieridley8653]

Hi, Do you have any videos using Addi Flexi Flips joining in the round?

[@CreatiKnit]

I don't at the moment, but I will let you know if I ever do! 😃

[@heatherlcrn]

This was very helpful! Thank you:)

[@anniedelgado2858]

In using don't, I'm assuming markers are not necessary? Why not?

[@JohanneBrunner]

I get it...awesome thanks!

[@sonjathomas6084]

Perfect, thank you

[@CreatiKnit]

Sonja Thomas glad it helped!

[@lindascott7074]

Does that not make your first needle short one stitch?

[@deborah7153]

Hi. Ive done this twice , once having to undo all the stitches. Everytime I do this as shown and then work a row I end up with one stitch less than when i cast on. ????? Why is this happening? Thankyou

[@IglooGirl1]

Deborah Carlson I always add an extra stitch so when you join in the round and drop it you're left with the correct amount. :) she may have forgotten to explain this step or maybe that's why she had 13 on the brain ;). I'm doing wrist warmers right now which call for 40 sts so I did 41, joined and now I have my 40 :)

[@deborah7153]

Thankyou! Thats what I thought might be what I need to do next time. I appreciate your thoughtfulness! :) Deborah

[@deborah7153]

Thankyou igloogirl! That sounds perfect! So kind of you to reply :) Deborah

[@IglooGirl1]

Deborah Carlson you're welcome :) good luck! Have fun

[@susankelly5585]

So glad I'm not going mad! Have tried this several times, but, as you're basically casting off a stitch, I end up every time with one sitch missing! Why is it not explained you have to cast on an extra stitch? Thank you!

[@susanlinville2022]

Don’t you have to make an extra stitch? Wouldn’t you be short a stitch?

[@Gina0703]

I'm another person who ends up with one less stitch - not sure how you wouldn't. You're slipping a stitch and then pulling one over that stitch. Also, I start with tail and working yarn on different ends.

[@CreatiKnit]

Gina A When you slip your first stitch, be sure NOT to let it drop! Then, when you slip your next stitch, it is going over the first stitch. essentially, you are simply having two stitches trade places. Hope that clarifies! :)

[@Gina0703]

CreatiKnit ah ha! Thanks!!!

[@sarahhopper5546]

Do you have to do the long tail cast on.

[@cindyleenoble7875]

Absolutely clear. Thank you.

[@piper_lori-williams-tudhope]

AWESOME!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@allenc.2436]

can i use this as an alternative if i don't have circular needles?

[@CreatiKnit]

Yes absolutely! Just make sure your circulars have the correct cable length between needles. :)

[@donitabaker2671]

Again Thank you❤

[@tinachandler3091]

How How How How do you get your slip knot and working stitch together? I just can't figure it out! I don't use a long tailed cast on, it doesn't say whether to use that cast on or not. I'm so discouraged! I hold the needle in my left hand. I've done nothing but scarves (EXTREMELY SIMPLE K1 row and P1 row) and BORED! I've always been interested in DPK and I just don't understand what I've done wrong. Please please tell me what i'm doing wrong>

[@CreatiKnit]

Tina, are you talking about joining the first and last stitch to connect? If you already know how to cast on, do that on one needle, then divide your stitches as evenly as possible among your needles. Then you will use your right needle to lift the left stitch up and off the left needle. Now put that stitch onto the right needle and hold it there. Next, use your left needle to lift the stitch (before that stitch you transferred), that is on your right needle, up and over that transferred stitch and onto your left needle. So essentially, you are swapping the first and last stitch over each other, so they connect and join you in the round. Hope this helps! :)

[@stacymojica6113]

No she’s asking how your working yarn and tail are next to each other. I also was intrigued by this because I’ve never seen it this way before. I watched several casting on videos to see if any would cover this. I also tried asking how to do this in KZbin search and it appears that no one has a video on it. I think I’ve figured out that it is possible by doing long tail cast on and casting on two stitches at a time with both strings. But I zoomed in on your casted on needle and each stitch appears to have been done individually.

[@sweaterdoll]

How did I end up a stitch short?

[@micheleyuskiewicz1106]

Allison Malacaria me too, no matter how many times, it’s like binding off one. I think you have to cast one extra to make the count work.

[@evamaile8541]

Thank you so much,!,,,,,

[@CarolPenner]

Great video ,,Thanks

[@aliiljah8224]

12 x 3 =36 so you put 12 stitches on each needle. Not 13. But it really doesn't matter, as long as you get the stitches on three different needles as equally as possible (makes it easier). Then you can put it in the round. If you have 35 stitches, it doesn't matter, just put them on the three needles.

[@CreatiKnit]

Oh my...Im such a dork lol! Math was never my strong subject! Thanks for letting me know! :)

[@venichord1744]

Lol I've been doing it completely backwards and joined on the inside of the 3 needles guess that's why everything I knitted was always inside out SMH 😫

[@debrafountain6115]

Can you me more double knitting needles show please and some only show three.

[@sarascott8232]

Thanks!

[@bayouboyarts]

I'm an absolute beginner. WOuld have been good to show how it is knitted going around, i.e what comes after what you showed.

[@CreatiKnit]

Hey Dwight, that's a great idea! I will make a video of that soon, thanks!

[@leavesongrass]

You have a great Voice and hands, a friendly attitude, speak clearly and slowly and good camera work. But you appear to be dropping a stitch thus ending up with 35 stitches!

[@A-Ned-D-68]

wish i could knit right handed :( how do you get yarn and tail at the same end....

[@Theresam2009]

Hi, I think that applies when you use the long tail cast on, with the other method you just get the yarn, hope that helps

[@stephaniescott8520]

I’m trying to figure that out also, I have tail on one end and working yarn on end of needle

[@carolynsue2]

hi. I am trying to do your video and it makes sense except I cant figure out how you casted on to get the tail end and the working yarn at the same end. please help

[@deanguitarplayer100]

Yeah, this is bothering me too. I was on board until she said to have those two on the same side and I was immediately baffled.

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

36 divided by 3 is 12

[@deborah7153]

I did not drop and stitches so i dont know why this is happening

[@cyphrinfinity9992]

I was doing pretty well following until all that purling stuff on the last bit of the video. At least I knew the math part of it though. But that's not going to help me to do the knitting part right. I just don't think I'll ever get the hang of it. I'm just so tired of knitting two-dimensionally and want to get into the three dimensional knitting of socks, mittens, and so on. The stuff I "knit" (if anyone could call it that lol *rolls eyes at self*) nobody would want to have:(.

[@kim09031957]

I have a question please. I have a pattern to knit in the round with pointed needles. It says cast on 8 stitches however when I look at the chart the first round has only 7 stitches to knit. Do you think this is a mistake?

[@CreatiKnit]

Hey Kim, not sure...I would have to look at the chart to know for sure. Can you contact the pattern designer?

[@kim09031957]

+CreatiKnit Yes Ive contacted them haven't heard back yet. Hopefully soon, just itching to get on with it. Thanks anyway...Kim

[@CreatiKnit]

+kim dawson You could try knitting around only 7 times...good luck! :)

[@terry916]

but are you losing a stitch?

[@honeypenny]

Skip to minute 4 to finally find out how to join in the round

[@gfitz6001]

Imprecise wording

[@alainar2782]

*has 36 stitches* "You wanna put about 13 stitches on each needle." Lol me in the morning in math class.

[@CreatiKnit]

Yep, its official...I can't do math LOL Sorry about the hiccup ;)

[@alainar2782]

@@CreatiKnit Haha no worries, still helped me, and you're still better than me at math, sooooo... XD

[@thecharchap]

schooch. :-)

[@CreatiKnit]

Haha, yeah...one of my many quirky phrases! 😉

[@anniedelgado2858]

Dpns