How to join knitting in the round on double pointed or circular needles [3 invisible ways]

[@NimbleNeedles]

If you want to learn how to knit on double-pointed knitting needles, kindly watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZm5aY2PbbuGftk Please be aware that this is a slightly improved version of the basic technique I previously shared in other videos.

[@judylee3589]

Oh dear, I'm having a time with just learning on 2 needles, lol.

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@judylee3589 heh. Well, we all gotta start somewhere, right? 😊😊

[@wrongturnVfor]

Hello there. hope you are doing well. So i was trying to do lace and I ran into some major difficulties - like not knowing what to do when I make a mistake. With regular knitting with knits and purls, I can ladder down or rip back my work a few rows and im good to go. but with lace .....im kinda stuck. There are all these yarn overs and knit togethers and stuff. So I dont know what im gonna do. So for now, I am selecting patterns that have what I call "rest" rows. That means that pattern repeats have like one or two rows of just knits and purls with nothing fancy going on. So If I make a mistake I can rip back to those rows and take it from there. But someday I would like to knit those patterns which have like overlapping leaves and whatnot (with no rest rows). But I want to know how to correct mistakes in them. I learnt about "lifelines". But, they done seem to work for those patterns.Dunno, maybe I am doing them wrong. it would be really helpful if you could do a video on that, or direct me to some good videos or websites that I can educate myself with. Thanks :)

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@wrongturnVfor lace IS complicated. You can also redo whole section of a work. here on my channel i have a video on fixing mistakes. maybe check that out.

[@wrongturnVfor]

@@NimbleNeedles Thanks for the reply. I know how to correct mistakes in regular knitting, i was getting confused by the yarn overs and stuff. I had to redo a section but I was trying to figure out if there was a way to avoid that in case I want to do a larger section. Anyway. Ill still check out that video, maybe something in there will help

[@robynw6307]

I have been knitting and crocheting for decades (I'm 62), and I still learn something from almost every one of your videos. That last technique is amazing. Thank you, Norman. A person is never too old to learn.

[@NimbleNeedles]

indeed it is not. And why should we..in fact..i'd say when you reach that point...it's a sad moment! ;-)

[@alisharo58]

The timing of this video is impeccable. I’ve literally been searching videos on this the last few days, as I just got my circulars. it’s probably a small point of difference, but it bothers me a lot that most videos don’t knit continental style. this video is most helpful!

[@NimbleNeedles]

It's always a pleasure to help other knitters..and feel free to comment again in case you need any further help with your new circular needles :)

[@twonightingalesknit]

Thanks for the tutorial Norman. A tutorial on magic loop would be really helpful. You help us to understand why certain techniques work better than others and that's what makes your tutorial's so different to many others. 🙂

[@xvgarnet]

I've been referencing this video so much lately. I wish I could give you 1000 likes. Thank you so much for everything you do, Norman ❤

[@NimbleNeedles]

heh! i appreciate the sentiment

[@PennyNelson-q3p]

I go to your blog everytime I am stuck. Fantastic teacher.😊

[@barbarae4194]

Hi Norman. Thank you so much for making these videos. I have been knitting for 40 years and you have shown me a few things I never knew. Yes please do make a video about magic loop. I read about it once, but watching you knit and the concise explanations you give make it so much easier to learn. Thanks again. Barb from Ottawa, Canada

[@NimbleNeedles]

many others have express interest so I'll definitely put something together soon.

[@lynnechinnock4020]

Wow Norman, I’ve been knitting since I was 8 years old, I’m nearly 67 now & still learning tips, but most of all I’m learning wonderful knitting tips from you...... thank you so much ❤️

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello Lynne

[@barbie1216]

I love your channel! so easy to understand and so innovative! I'd love to see a seamless knitting in the round in fairisle. Thank you for making us all better knitters...one video at a time. :)

[@NimbleNeedles]

that's what I can offer you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKwiH-Oma95oas Knitting perfectly jogless fair isle is impossible. BUt there are a couple of tricks to make it less noticeable.

[@CindyKornek]

Thank you for the work you do. I like how you take time to explain everything and not rush through or talk too fast. Your videos are a great help to me. By the way, your English is very good.

[@LillianGane]

Thank you so much. I have been having such a problem joining in the round. You have made it so easy.

[@LY-gb2wh]

My knitting mistakes have all been explained after watching all your videos, you demonstrate samples which are very helpful! You are a fantastic teacher :)

[@NimbleNeedles]

exceedingly happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

[@dwade1367]

Always, love all your podcasts. I find them very well articulated, precise and knowledgeable. Ty ❤️

[@NimbleNeedles]

happy to hear that

[@paologalvan7159]

Wow! Glad I stumbled upon this video, at 6:00 it explains how when I change color in the round they’re always slanted even though I started changing in the beginning of the marker. Great work!! Very astute demonstration 🫶

[@pendor9612]

Love it, I’ve knitted 25 pairs of sock this last year and always been unhappy with the join. Thank you so much.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Happy to help!

[@222ouch]

Connecting the round the way you show in this video makes a huge difference for me with juggling all the needles!

[@needlepullingthread1573]

Hello Norman, you are my HERO!!! I have sever arthritis that is making my fingers crooked I used to knit socks on DPN’s and fast, well I picked up my needles and sock yarn, and I started, only to come to a fast stop, you see my pointer finger has contracted and I have no control of it, so I set out 3 weeks ago finding a new way, I tried so many video’s here on You tube, none of them worked for me, well on the last day to figure it out, and if I could not, time to send the sock yarn and needles out to the rubbish, but ALAS I stumbled upon your magic loop technique, two tries and I have it down!!!!! You are my HERO Thank You!!! I will go watch your other videos when my fingers need a break.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Exceedingly happy to hear that. One thing you may also check out is lever knitting as it relieves the hands a bit. Tho I can sadly not teach u that.

[@needlepullingthread1573]

@@NimbleNeedles i just am so thankful for you and your video’s, out of all I saw, no one showed me how to join. Thank you thank you

[@sheilal3172]

Norman, thanks so much. I have learned so many sensible techniques from you. My knitting improves! Blessings to you.

[@carlamorris9298]

Hi, Norman! I work in a knitting shop and will be recommending your videos to customers for technique tips.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Please do! thank you so much Carla!

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello Carla

[@rondajordan1981]

I love your teaching technique. You have a very peaceful voice. Finding your videos has helped so much!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Thank you so much!

[@hexalfac]

Dear Norman, I love you so much!!! You are always the solution to all of my knitting challenges! You have a way of understanding and explaining things so unique and utterly clear! I swear I come to your channel every time I need to learn how to do something. And every time I follow your guidance, things turn out PERFECT. Massive hugs from Argentina!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Wow, thank you!

[@b.w.8809]

As always, I enjoy and learn something new from your tutorials. Thank you.

[@wagonwitch]

Thanks Norman. I keep referring to your videos. Thanks they make it easy for a beginner to watch lots and lots. 😊

[@NimbleNeedles]

Aww..thank you ❤️

[@carolinehansen7714]

I love the idea of starting on a straight needle for a few rows! I think this is the secret to finally make my first sock ❤

[@NimbleNeedles]

I sure hope it does! you might want to add one additional selvage stitch if you plan to close things with a matress stitch. Simply decrease by one in the row where you join in the round and use the additional stitch for the seaming.

[@eileenfb1948]

I usually sew in an extra stitch across the gap. I will be doing some swatches to try out your different methods. Many thanks Norman.

[@NimbleNeedles]

definitely do! and feel free to share which version you liked best.

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello eileen

[@CobyBurns]

I’d really appreciate a tutorial on magic loop knitting. Thank you for your very helpful videos!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Seems like more people are interested, so I seewhat I can do :)

[@tonimillhaem]

I am a very experienced knitter and love your videos. Very helpful

[@NimbleNeedles]

wow. thank you!

[@LOOKATME408]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Norman. I'm still new to knitting, but love it. Thank you for such an easy learn on joining in the round!

[@carolhansen4657]

Thank you, Norman! I was frustrated trying to cast onto a circular needle, so I worked my first several rows of ribbing on straight needles before transferring to the circular needle and joining. I thought I had come up with something original! Still haven't seamed the gap, thank you for demonstrating that.

[@dianeanderson905]

Excellent tutorial, as always. Thank you for sharing all your expertise. As an advanced beginner (on a good day) who learned to knit via you-tube, I wish I'd found you much sooner!

[@NimbleNeedles]

well, a warm welcome to my channel then, Diane! :)

[@angelaritch7890]

Thank you for all the different techniques. I think you are an amazing teacher..

[@NimbleNeedles]

Wow, thank you Angela!

[@valeriaswanne]

I started my first DPN project (sock) using your techniques and a German twisted cast that I learned from Sheep & Stitch ❤

[@robinnichols6186]

I love learning professional techniques!😊

[@annemariebarrieau8075]

Yes please give us a magic loop lesson Your instructions are so good

[@NimbleNeedles]

already recorded :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJeUgIhtqLl3h80

[@rirubecks003]

This is what I've been looking for Could you also do a video on how to join in the round on circular needles Thanks

[@NimbleNeedles]

hmm? but I also show circular needles in this video? Or do you mean like small diamter circular needles. There's literally no difference to the first method I showed. What exactly are you looking for?

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@rebeccamonteiro1603 kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKwiH-Oma95oas

[@kimgasson1279]

Thank you! I learn something new from you every video!

[@prissiepot01]

Thank you for your teaching and support.

[@lorettazaharias9692]

I especially like the last method you used. Thanks for making this video.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@woah6958]

Wow, that last technique is genius.

[@NimbleNeedles]

it really is, isn't it? 3 in one :)

[@bettinarfromg3270]

Hello Norman, thank you for sharing this skill with us. I use the symphony dpns too, I love them because my hands never become cold or tired.

[@NimbleNeedles]

My pleasure! and happy to hear you like these dpns as well!

[@leavesongrass]

You covered all the things I needed to know in the first 5 minutes! Thank you!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

awesome. that was the plan

[@STFEY100]

Yes please do a full tutorial on knitting in the round

[@NimbleNeedles]

I already recorded it. Just search for magic loop here on my channel 😊

[@marianfairburn8613]

Every day’s a school day! Thank you Norman 😊

[@NimbleNeedles]

Heh..I always say: a day I learn something new is a good day 😊

[@tallcedars2310]

Hello Norman, I've knit socks for awhile and love the tip about slipping that first stitch to the other needle and pulling a stitch over it to join the round. Will remove the stress I have starting a new sock:) An aside: Just notice something about picking stitches that has me rethinking about using that technique now. When i tried picking, it created too tight a stitch. What I noticed here, is that it's not the picking causing my issue, it was that I did not allow enough space between needles when slipping the new stitch off the needle, hence my knitting was too tight. Another thank you :)

[@NimbleNeedles]

happy to hear my video gives you all the right ideas!

[@iberzin]

Thank you so very much,Norman, for another wonderful tutorial! Yes, please,- magic loop tutorial! You are so generous!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Coming soon, Irina!

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello Irina

[@josiestewartRN]

Thank you for such a clear video. I would be very interested in a video about magic loop. It looks very intimidating and I've never gotten the hang of it. Thank you!!💖

[@NimbleNeedles]

Let's see what the others have to say but I'm sure I can eventually come up with something

[@josiestewartRN]

@@NimbleNeedles That would be lovely. Thank you!!😊

[@greenpurl8482]

I find your instructions so easy to follow - I would love a Magic Loop tutorial from you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Noted!

[@giuliavalle5751]

Very clear explanation!!! I cannot wait to try !!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Many thanks for great content !!!

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

The last tip is great.

[@cheryllitzinger5076]

Hi Norman, I so enjoy all your videos 🥰 I learn something new and useful every time I watch.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Awesome! Thank you, Cheryl!

[@shanal6541]

Were you reading my mind?? This was something I was about to look up. Thank you

[@NimbleNeedles]

maybe... *omnious smile* Haha..glad I was able to help you so timely!

[@juliemorley22]

Yes a magic loop tutorial would be great Norman, as I tend to get a ladder!

[@reganmartin4126]

Another excellent tutorial! Thanks so much! I always learn something new from you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

glad to hear that. Then my efforts are all worth it

[@xiomarastabacksmith1908]

Hi Norman, I would love to see a full magic loop tutorial, thanks. You’re the best!

[@NimbleNeedles]

here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJeUgIhtqLl3h80

[@banshong3997]

Love your videos and your techniques. Yes please do a video on knitting in the round

[@NimbleNeedles]

uh..you mean like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJeUgIhtqLl3h80

[@manuelreitberger80]

Perfect tutorial - as always. 😊 I like your videos very much. Thank you.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you like them so much Manuel.

[@beccieness1]

Thanks I loved the last method

[@coloursinnature5484]

Thank you so much.

[@marycaciamasser3814]

Fabulous tips. Thank you Norman.

[@NimbleNeedles]

My pleasure!

[@katiesprague1476]

Please, please do a full tutorial on knitting the Magic Loop on circular needles! I love your style of teaching; it (almost) makes me feel as though I can conquer this technique. Haha

[@NimbleNeedles]

Uh..I have a video on magic loop. I published it only one week after this one

[@diannejeffers4731]

Excellent video Norman! I would really like you to do a magic loop tutorial.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Coming soon!

[@SR949900]

Would love if you do a video on jogless stripes. Is it even possible to do jogless one row stripes?

[@NimbleNeedles]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKwiH-Oma95oas the answer is helix knitting :)

[@SR949900]

@@NimbleNeedles I don’t like helix knitting lol 😂

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@SR949900 it's very simple with 2 colors tho

[@carolinewithers1647]

Yes, please do a tutorial on the magic loop.

[@NimbleNeedles]

already published, caroline: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJeUgIhtqLl3h80

[@angelamchutchon]

Thank you again for a fabulous video. I learn something from you with every video I watch. You even showed making the backward loop 😊 I do like to use a magic loop for some projects especially at the beginning and/or end of a project or for the leg portion of a sock. A magic loop tutorial would be most wellcome.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I personally rarely use magic loop but for things like Fair Isle it's my goto method. So definitely expect something soon.

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello Angela

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

I especially liked the last trick it give a great result.

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello Nicole

[@anska7475]

I just wanted to say „Thank you!“ for all your extremely helpful and well structured videos. I am going to brave some socks now after having created a small supply of coasters and dishcloths in the past days. Though my family has deemed the dishcloths too pretty to be used…. 😅

[@NimbleNeedles]

ha...well...that's already a good sign, no? I'm sure you also saw my sock tutorial, right? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6vLZIt5ncp3fdk

[@anska7475]

@@NimbleNeedles I did, thank you! It‘s the one I intend to follow. =) I have already made and washed my little sample swatch and came here to make sure my first sock-row would be a nice one.

[@StallonesReviews]

This was a lifesaver! Thank you, Norman!

[@lorraineblackwell930]

I love your videos. They have helped me SO much! I love the needles you are using. Whose product are they?

[@NimbleNeedles]

knitter's pride dreamz

[@catherinekhalili4412]

Great tutorial! A magic loop tutorial would be greatly appreciated 😊

[@NimbleNeedles]

Coming soon!

[@elizabethtrimble6853]

So helpful! Thank you, as always!

[@smullis7]

Brilliant video! I learned something new!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Awesome, Sheila!

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello sheilla

[@stephanieburchett707]

wonderful! thanks for taking the time to explain. Magic Loop please! sorry if you made one already.

[@NimbleNeedles]

there you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJeUgIhtqLl3h80

[@leylamoossavi]

Another well made and super useful video!!

[@veenak4781]

Can you do a tutorial of lace, like the basic kind of lace Can you do a tutorial of magic loop knitting

[@NimbleNeedles]

yep, lace is on my list. As for nova platina interchangeable. they are my personal favorite. very fast to knit and rather cheap. they won't last a lifetime, tho.

[@jonil.9]

Hi Normand. Yes I would love it if you could do a tutorial for the magic loop. Thanks for this video. It was very helpful. 😊

[@NimbleNeedles]

Noted! lots of other people have already expressed their interest so I guess that'S a vote!

[@MindfulCraftsMore]

Happy Sunday to you. Thanks so much for this info. It was very helpful and thorough. 🤗

[@NimbleNeedles]

Happy Sunday to you too! 🤗

[@Mar-ec9vt]

Thanks for tutorial. I would really appreciate it if you could tell me how to figure out the amount of stitches i need to cast on for my beanie

[@NimbleNeedles]

i will publish a beanie/hat tutorial soon.

[@Mar-ec9vt]

@@NimbleNeedles thanks 😊

[@saritadawra]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Clubkidknitter]

I LOVE your channel!

[@NimbleNeedles]

very happy to hear that

[@jackyg9593]

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are very welcome Jacqui!

[@dennisonshawl5248]

Thankyou so much also I've learnt the longtail cast on 😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@martarogala4484]

What yarn to you use in your tutorials? I love the colour 😍

[@NimbleNeedles]

Schachenmayr Catania grande

[@BBFCCO733]

I was just wondering about this today! I am making hats and always get this one stich that is crooked and open and I cover it with a tag, but I would love a full video on this technique for circular needles using bulky yarn.

[@NimbleNeedles]

While I will certainly tackle circular needles, I personally almost never use bulky yarn so I will probably have to disappoint you on that part ^^

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello Inner

[@elainemcnamee3953]

Yes, please do a magic loop tutorial. That would be wonderful.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Coming this Sunday, so stay tuned Elaine! :)

[@thelmascheunhage1909]

Enjoy your knitting!

[@judylee3589]

Great technique!!

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello Judy

[@mmgseidel8257]

Hello Norman, I am wondering if you have a video of joining in the round from straight knitting to circular knitting though a requirement when a pattern requires it, please.

[@NimbleNeedles]

no..not for that specific usecase...no

[@mmgseidel8257]

@@NimbleNeedles do you have a idea how I change during the pattern from straight knitting to joining in the round?

[@gabriella3414]

Again amazing! Thank you!

[@Mountlougallops]

Excellent. Thanks so much. I needed this.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful Linda!

[@emigurumi]

Hello Norman, thank you so much for sharing your knitting wisdom! I discovered your channel just a few days ago and I've learned so much. I started my current project over because I wanted to use some of the techniques I learned from you, and it's already looking much better. Bless you for the wonderful work you are doing here!

[@joanneyoung1081]

If possible , Interested in fair isle swatching in the round. How to avoid tightness in back strands when you slide work from one side to other side.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I am planning a video on fair isle already. So, dunno when exactly but probably still this year.

[@suekellner4736]

Hello Norman! I just discovered your very helpful channel by accident. You helped me understand some of my mistakes already. 5hanks a lot for that. I love knitting socks for my best friend and as I knit toe up I have a different problem of joining the round. When I cast off my socks the last stitch of the ribbing always stand out like it was the first stitch of the new round. I tried many ways to hide this stitch and join the round by sewing but I just can't get it nice and neat. So I would love a video of how to bind off in the round and how to join the last stitch with the round. Or maybe you did the video already and I just haven't found it so far?

[@NimbleNeedles]

welcome to my channel then, Sue. Maybe this article will give you a good start: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-graft-knitting-stitches/

[@suekellner4736]

@@NimbleNeedles Thanks again! I will have a look. Greetings from NRW!

[@EvieO1950]

Great info as always!! I would love to see a magic loop tutorial your tips for that technique!! 🧶💕🧶

[@NimbleNeedles]

many hvev already commented so I'll try to record something soon! 🧶

[@thirtycrows]

This is brilliant. I have to redistribute the first stitch back to the first needle though. I'm too ocd to end up with 7 8 8 9 or in my case 18 19 19 20 for your glove pattern 😂

[@theresahanson5022]

Thanks for that trick. I really needed that.❤️

[@NimbleNeedles]

Happy to help, Theresa!

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello theresa

[@leeway3739]

Do you have any helpful techniques for eliminating the jog when doing fair isle or stranded color work in the round? I find lots of tutorials on how to do this when knitting stripes but not more intricate patterns.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I do have one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enKwiH-Oma95oas But kindly comment again if you still need a bit more input.

[@elijahmitchell7931]

Hiya Norman! Thanks for the in-depth tutorial, your dedication and attention to detail is in a class of its own 😊 I'm wondering, does anyone know if you can knit bigger items such as sweaters on 8" DPNs or are they just for smaller projects like socks?

[@NimbleNeedles]

that used to be the only way for the generations before. However, they typically used even longer wires (say 10").

[@valienpire]

I'm a beginner and so far I've knitted two scarves and a simple sweater for my cat, knitting in the round is a bit scary but I really want to try something new for my fourth project 👀

[@kgathercole4728]

Thank you for this excellent video! :) I have a question for you.....how do you avoid ladders? I am having trouble with this

[@NimbleNeedles]

I am working on a new video that will address this

[@SuziQZ]

Thank you for another great video! Also, thanks for sharing such stunning pictures on Instagram!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you like them! I wish I could be more active there but my day has only so many hours ^^

[@freddiedanek1574]

Hello szi