Knitting in the Round for Beginners: Simple not Scary

[@kymclinton3140]

Thank you for a nice detailed slow paced tutorial ive been an on off knitter for many years but never so far with circular needles youve now taught me how to both knit straight with circular needles and knit in the round all within the space of a few hours thank you so very much i dont know how anyone can say your going to fast for them i was watching and listening and knitting on both your tutorials plus i was able to drink my coffee whilst it was still hot which is a miracle for me whilst knitting

[@craftfixblog]

Thanks so much Kym - you’ve made my week! You’ve made amazing progress & now you know circulars too, you can knit ALL THE THINGS! 🥳 Comments like yours encourage me to make more videos so let me know if you have any requests ❤️

[@jaicrawford9882]

I like how simple she explains it with close up camera showing the work, makes it so much easier to keep up. I struggle with patterns in the round, I'm usually a flat knitter, so this video is a big help for me to learning knitting in the round

[@craftfixblog]

Thanks so much. I only knit flat for many years too but it’s well worth learning both so you can knit any pattern you want 😊 Let me know if you have any video requests thanks Janine

[@susiekey4478]

There are so many different clips on KZbin about joining knitting in the round but yours is the first one to make sense. Thank you.

[@craftfixblog]

Wow what a compliment! Thanks so much & so glad it helped

[@kimethier8700]

This is the best and clearest vide I have been able to find to explain knitting in the round and joining the stitches. Thank you for your clear instructions. Your pace and video instructions are perfect. Thank you!

[@craftfixblog]

So happy to help & it means a lot getting lovely feedback like this thank you ❤️

[@allisonk8316]

THANK YOU! I’ve been struggling with circulars for 2 weeks and I finally understand how to cast on and join the round

[@craftfixblog]

Delighted for you Allison! I’m so glad it helped. Once knitting in the round clicks there’s no stopping you! Happy knitting, Janine

[@rebeccareese73]

this looks as satisfying as i find crocheting. might pick up a pair of these kneedles and try it out

[@craftfixblog]

Cool! 👏 It’s still slower than crochet but it’s lovely when you can do both & make ALL the things!! ☺️

[@Wendy-pf4qw]

At last, tutorial I can follow. So perfectly explained. Thank you.

[@craftfixblog]

So lovely to hear thanks & happy knitting ❤️

[@BethanyParker-t6e]

I have tried so many different tutorials and this is the first to explain putting the yarn behind/in front for the K and P! I was about to give up on knitting because I couldnt figure out what I was doing wrong. I’m an avid crocheter and have really been wanting to try to pick up knitting! Thank goodness for your tutorial!

[@craftfixblog]

Wow I’m delighted I helped it click for you. Crocheting in the round is much more intuitive isn’t it? Well done on persevering with knitting because it’s so cool when you can make ALL the things! 🥳

[@Pouund]

Thank you very much! You wouldn’t imagine how many videos I’ve watched! Really appreciate it! Can’t wait to make a sweater!

[@craftfixblog]

Aw I’m so glad it helped and you’re excited about making a sweater. 😊 It’s really cool being able to try it on for size as you knit. Let me know if there is anything else you would like a video on.

[@Jan-v2x]

Great video, nicely explained.

[@craftfixblog]

@@Jan-v2x thanks so much Jan ☺️

[@kimberlyjean2248]

This was really helpful and straightforward. Thank you!

[@craftfixblog]

You’re very welcome Kimberly. Let me know if you have any video requests 😊

[@sarahlittle2635]

Great video I actually want to give it a go now! Explained really well with step by step instructions. Where can I get the shorter interchangeable needles tho? ❤

[@craftfixblog]

Cool I’m so glad! If you mean a 16 inch circular for a hat, they’re widely available from yarn stores or Amazon in either fixed or interchangeable. If you’ve never used circulars I’d maybe start with a fixed so it’s simpler & you can get a feel for what needles you like before investing in an interchangeable system. Or do you mean very short circular needles for socks, sleeves etc which are more unusual?

[@sarahlittle2635]

@ I mean the shorter knit pro that you are using in the video

[@craftfixblog]

@@sarahlittle2635 ah ok, so these are knitpro symfonie "special tips" that are shorter (4 inches instead of 5) which you need for the shorter 16 inch cables. I'm in Europe where KnitPro products are a bit different but I think the equivalent in the US are listed under 'Special IC' on this page: www.knitterspride.com/d/symfonie-dreamz/interchangeable-circular-needle/en Your local yarn store may well stock knitpro and could even have sample needles from different brands to try which can really help. Or here's an Amazon link (affiliate) - any listed as 10cm in the dropdown should be the shorter "special tips": amzlink.to/az0mCU2ygRVGD Hope this helps, Janine

[@judimccaffrey9411]

This is excellent. One question: when is it necessary to pull a "magic loop"? Is that technique designed for fewer stitches on a longer cable?

[@craftfixblog]

Hi Judy I think you’ve already watched my magic loop tutorial since? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6W0f4FsfqmZnqM You’re exactly right that’s for knitting small things (sleeves, socks, gloves, small hats etc) with a long circular. You can also use a really short circular instead, but they’re more unusual & expensive.

[@judimccaffrey9411]

​@@craftfixbloghello! Yes, I did find your excellent magic loop tutorial and I am happily half way thru the body of the snowman pattern! And only started knitting about 1 mo ago at age 60!!

[@craftfixblog]

@judimccaffrey9411 wow that’s impressive stuff! A whole world of knitting awaits have fun :)

[@alexandracarr2537]

Thank you for your clear and informative video. I am a beginner knitter. Can you suggest how to best hold your yarn and circular needles? My right hand goes off the right needle after every stitch. Thank you.

[@craftfixblog]

I hold circular needle tips the same way as knitting with straight needles. If you’re holding differently with a circular, have you tried knitting back & forth with a circular instead of straights as an interim step? I’ve a tutorial for that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anmxqIhmeL1kjNU Mind you every time I wrap the yarn around while knitting a stitch, my right hand lifts off the needle. So if that’s what you mean it’s all good! 😊

[@bogotalita30]

Thank you for explaining how to determine what size needles to use. No one else has done that. Is the 16 inches from tip to tip of the needles?

[@craftfixblog]

Yes that's right - 16 inches including the tips. It's confusing if you use interchangeable needles (where the tips and cables are separate pieces) because you buy say a 16 inch cable, but that means 16 inches when the tips are attached, not 16 inches by itself.

[@bettyrobinson3388]

Need to know how to knit the top (using double pointed needle). Are double pointed needle the only way to close the top of hat?

[@craftfixblog]

Hi Betty, the 2 common ways to finish the hat are dpns or switching to a long circular needle using the magic loop technique. If you don’t know these methods, I’m working on a video showing an alternative way where you use the same short circular to knit the whole hat but use 1 dpn as an extra needle towards the end. It should be up in a few days. I’ll post the link here when it’s ready or you could subscribe for a notification. Hope this helps, Janine

[@craftfixblog]

Hi Betty, I've just added a video showing how to knit the top of the hat with your short circular and 1 DPN: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJDXgIijYrmSapY Hope it helps! Thanks, Janine.

[@annehowieson8418]

Can I ask what make of needles you use ?

[@craftfixblog]

Sure Anne. I'm in Europe & use KnitPro needles and the same brand is called Knitter's Pride in the USA. Mine are Symfonie wood interchangeable needles and I think the US equivalent is Symfonie Dreamz www.knitterspride.com/d/symfonie-dreamz/interchangeable-circular-needle/en Hope this helps, Janine.

[@annehowieson8418]

@craftfixblog Thanks Janine I am in Scotland so I will have a little look on Amazon. Thank you. Janine I have always been afraid of circular knitting and am so glad I have found your tutorials 😊 x

[@craftfixblog]

@@annehowieson8418 I was scared of circular needles for years too so I'm delighted to help. Let me know if you have any video requests. If you are lucky enough to have a local yarn store, I'd head there as they may well do KnitPro and you can see their full range of brands and they may even have some you can try out in store. Otherwise, I'd suggest just getting a needle to try first instead of breaking the bank with an expensive set you may not like. Amazon Prime do KnitPro & I've bought tips from them before. I can't see any Prime Day deals alas and unusually knitting supplies can actually be dearer on Amazon than elsewhere (pricing can vary randomly by size/colour too). Also my local yarn store replaced wood needle tips that broke on me after ages, and I'm not sure the same long term warranty applies on Amazon. But here are my needles on Amazon in case that helps (affiliate links): KnitPro Symfonie Fixed Circular needle - it's easiest to start with a fixed needle so there is no hassle with screwing cables on and off: amzn.to/3Y0bQPm OR Interchangeable needle tips (standard length): amzn.to/3W9od9h along with cables sold separately in different lengths: amzn.to/3S7GeDH Instead of a standard circular needle where the needle tips are permanently attached to the cable, interchangeables let you screw off the tips from the cable. This has many advantages e.g. instead of buying say 3 4mm circular needles in 40cm, 60cm & 80cm lengths, you can just buy 1 set of tips (the dearer part) and 3 cables. You can also knit multiple projects on the go with just 1 pair of tips by screwing them off 1 project and on to another (you have caps to secure the cable ends when the needle tips are off them). But if you're just giving circular needles a try, I'd suggest just getting a fixed circular first as that is simpler and can't come apart on you. You also may like to try out both a wooden and metal circular to see which you prefer. Hope this helps & happy knitting :)

[@bettyrobinson3388]

Thank you..can’t wait for the rest..I am So excited 🧶

[@craftfixblog]

I’ve been working more on it today so hopefully it will be up this week 🤞

[@pinkyrathore4681]

How to finish at end means how we can get needles out after finish project?

[@craftfixblog]

Sorry I don’t understand your question? Do you want to know how to bind off your stitches at the end?

[@gill8779]

do you just cast off the normal way when you reach the end of your project?

[@craftfixblog]

Great question Gill thanks. Yes - casting off is exactly the same. The fun part is there's no seaming up afterwards 😃

[@sonyalittle1878]

What a fab video! Thank you. I just have a quick question please; how do I know which size circular needle CORD to use for a project? Thank you!

[@craftfixblog]

Thanks Sonya :) It's easiest to use a circular shorter than the circumference of your knitting. So you use a 40cm (16in) circular for hats and wider sleeves, and usually a 80-100cm (32-40in) circular for sweater bodies. Note that if you're using interchangeable needle tips and just buying cord, when you buy a certain length cord e.g. 16 inch, that means the total length with tips attached is 16 inches (the cord on it's own is shorter). Hope this makes sense. What are you looking to knit? Thanks, Janine.

[@sonyalittle1878]

@@craftfixblog Hi Janine, thank you very much, this is very helpful. Well I found out today that my friend is pregnant! So I'm keen to get going on some baby knits such as hats, cardigans, booties, etc. Do you have any baby knit tutorials at all. I love the way you present your videos, keep up the good work! :-)

[@craftfixblog]

@@sonyalittle1878 Aw how lovely! Sorry, those cable lengths assumed adult garments. Baby projects are much more teeny tiny! I've done hardly any baby projects myself, but there's a ton of free baby patterns out there. Are you on Ravelry.com? For example, here's a free baby hat you can knit flat or in the round: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-hat-with-top-knot---tegan and here's a video showing how to knit a baby hat in the round on a very short 6 inch cable: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n362fHVorLNqe80 How you knit baby patterns is personal preference. For baby patterns knit in the round, you can use a set of short double pointed needles (DPNs), short circulars (or more usual length ones for cardigans/jumper bodies) or you could use a really long cable with the modern "magic loop" technique instead (used to knit small things like adult socks and gloves etc). But there are also loads of baby patterns knit back and forth in rows (on traditional straight needles or a circular), so you don't need to get your head around all the ways of knitting in the round & cable lengths etc. So I'd suggest just picking out a few free easy patterns to try first and then you can see what way you enjoy knitting baby bits, and then find more patterns to suit you. I'm sure your friend will treasure your handmade gifts :)

[@sonyalittle1878]

@@craftfixblog Ahhh thank you SO much for all this info! You truly are a star! I can't wait to get started! Bring on tomorrow I say! Thank you again Janine, I will investigate all your links etc and yes, I think I'll start with a little beanie hat. It was very interesting to learn from your videos that we can still knit 'straight' on circular needles. Thank you again lovely lady! I must subscribe to your channel now :-)

[@craftfixblog]

@@sonyalittle1878 You're so welcome & thanks for subscribing. Let me know if you have any video requests :) Ravelry is still my go to for pattern research beause you get to see real world pics, yarns that work well and best of all, some knitters share really helpful info about them (you can filter for projects with notes). I hope you have lots of fun making your cute baby knits :)

[@jodiekingsley5181]

How do you close the please love ❤️ video

[@craftfixblog]

Sorry I don’t understand your question Jodie. Can you explain more so I can try to help? Thanks

[@patticlaude1]

Help. Knitting with dpns a sock.knitting every row but the k it stitches are inside and my outside is all purls. What to fix that?

[@craftfixblog]

You should be just able to push your knitting through the dpns to have your knitting on the outside again. Here’s a video with more help for when knitting in the round on a circular is inside out, but it’s similar with dpns: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5KwfIqfqcipi5osi=fJ2rvwSEL-Yw534g hope this helps

[@sonyalittle1878]

Hello Janine, me again! Do you have any absolute beginners cable knit tutorials please? Thank you :-)

[@craftfixblog]

Not yet, sorry because I don’t have many videos full stop so thanks for the idea. This popular beginner cables video comes up when I search & gets good reviews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomop52uq8eNrtEsi=4oPFSDsCcQvbSYxI

[@Donna-zt9ig]

How do I take the hat off without getting it twisted?

[@craftfixblog]

If you mean how to avoid twists at the start when you join to knit in the round see this bit of the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZavYX6Aq8ZmotE (that’s 1m45 in). But if I’ve misunderstood let me know thanks

[@kimbergshoeff3516]

Do you have a pattern for the pink beanie please?

[@craftfixblog]

If you mean the plain pink beanie, that’s my free beginner hat pattern here www.craftfix.com/circular-knit-hat-pattern/ but if you meant the fancy patterned pink hat shown near the start (circular needle length bit) that’s Tin Can Knits Sitka Spruce hat tincanknits.com/pattern/sitka-spruce?g=2 That’s a paid pattern that’s more advanced. It’s all twisted stitches & I went wrong several times and had to undo bits, so it took ages for a hat but worth it! Hope this helps, Janine

[@kimbergshoeff3516]

I meant the one with the twisted stitches, looks like a nice challenge Thank you so much for your help @@craftfixblog

[@knittingwithsherylandfamily]

Thanks I’m starting a new project baby hat

[@craftfixblog]

Aw how lovely :) if it’s for a new baby a 16 inch circular could be a bit long, so if it’s not working well you could use double pointed needles or else a long circular (40+ inch) with magic loop technique to knit baby hats instead

[@knittingwithsherylandfamily]

@@craftfixblog thank you so much

[@MollyCarmichael]

My patterm says cast on 126 using the long tail cast on then starting with a wrong side row work in 1x1 rib stitch for 17 rows. How do i start on the wrong side?

[@craftfixblog]

Hi Molly, if it’s a “straight neeedles” pattern knit back and forth in rows, that makes sense because row 1 is the wrong side when you use the long tail cast on. If it’s a knit in the round pattern, maybe that bit was copied in by mistake from a similar straight needles pattern? You knit every round on the right side. Hope this helps

[@cherylelinsmith743]

You use 16 inch length for hat. Don’t forget to have a stitch marker, or you will loose the beginning of the row. Good she mentioned stitch marker.

[@craftfixblog]

Alternative option to a stitch marker: the start of the round is when you’re back at your cast on yarn tail 👍

[@cherylelinsmith743]

@@craftfixblog Oh I know, but sometimes it’s easier. Plus one of my cowl patterns from Purl Soho has a decrease section and you have to add two more stitch markers.

[@craftfixblog]

@@cherylelinsmith743 totally agree & I know some knitters prefer to always use a marker. I find them a faff so don’t bother for sections knit even where you’re just going round & round. But for keeping track of increases & decreases etc markers are a must!

[@minoosrivastava8159]

Do we not change the needle no. for border n the rest of the body??

[@craftfixblog]

That depends on the pattern Minoo. My beginner hat pattern just uses 1 needle www.craftfix.com/circular-knit-hat-pattern/ but many in the round patterns would start with a smaller needle for the rib and then switch to the main larger needle for the stockinette. This tutorial focuses on joining in the round which is the most complicated bit. Changing needle size is similar to straight needles. You pick up the new needle in your right hand at the start of the round and just start knitting on to that. At the end of the round all stitches will be on the new needle. Would you like a video to show how to switch to a different circular needle size?

[@minoosrivastava8159]

@@craftfixblog Thanks a lot. Would like a video related to it. Sure😊

[@craftfixblog]

I've just added a quick video showing how to change circular needle size at kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJy3qZxsjph2j80 @@minoosrivastava8159

[@minoosrivastava8159]

Thanks a lot😊

[@andilivia6]

Can you use circular needles with a long wire for small projects like hats or is it better to use short wire circular needles for small projects and save the long wire circular needles for blankets etc?

[@craftfixblog]

Like so much in knitting it's personal preference. I think it's easier to knit hats with short 40cm/16 inch cables, especially for beginners. But it's popular to use long 40-60 inch cables for hats & especially even knitting smaller things in the round like socks. That's called the 'magic loop' technique. If your cable is just a bit too long, e.g. 32 inch instead of 24 inch for a hat, you can also just yank out the extra bit at a random place in each round. It's a bit annoying but it works! Personally, I use interchangeable circular needles, so I can switch between short and long wires depending on the project. For example, when knitting a sweater in the round, I usually start with a 24 inch cable at the neck, then increase to a 32 inch cable when I have too many stitches for the yoke, and use a short cable (or a very long one with magic loop) for the sleeves. But some knitters might just use 1 32 inch cable for the entire sweater. It depends what you like, and which supplies you have to hand. 🙂

[@andilivia6]

@@craftfixblog awesome thank you! I just bought my first pair of needles.

[@craftfixblog]

Cool! What needle did you get & what are you going to knit?@@andilivia6

[@andilivia6]

@@craftfixblog i got the chiagoo red lace and I would love to make a blanket with them. I just started crocheting recently and I love it so I can't wait to learn knitting too

[@craftfixblog]

@@andilivia6 wow fancy! I've a list of first knitting project ideas here: www.craftfix.com/first-knitting-project-ideas/ Heads up: crochet is much quicker than knitting, so knitting a large blanket takes AGES! It's nice to get the hang of knitting with some small projects first, which don't take too long, so you don't get put off - especially if you're used to the speed of crochet. Once you know the basics, knitting a hat is a great next step. And then you can tackle your blanket or a sweater with confidence, and knit a whole world of stuff! 😊I've got some knitting vs crochet guides here that might be of interest: www.craftfix.com/category/knitting-vs-crochet/ Hope this helps & happy crafting, Janine.

[@dusky7611]

What if i want to make like 16 stitches? It's not that long to go from one needle to another.. I don't get it

[@craftfixblog]

If you want to knit an extra small tube like that you need to use either a set of double pointed needles (DPNs) or a long circular needle (32 inch plus) with the magic loop technique instead. If you’ve never knit in the round, I’d suggest knitting a hat with a 16 inch circular like in this demo first though as that’s easiest to get the hang of it. Hope this helps, Janine

[@MrsGump]

Whats the name of the pattern, or do you have a link, for the hat at the very beginning with the diamond type pattern on it? :) ETA - I think I found it, the Sitka spruce hat by tin can Knits?

[@craftfixblog]

Yes that’s the Sitka spruce hat. I love it but it’s full of twisted stitches & I went wrong several times so it took ages! So I’d recommend it for experienced knitters rather than beginners. Hope this helps, Janine

[@MrsGump]

@@craftfixblog I've already bought the pattern lol, I'll have a look at it n see if I think I'm up to giving it a go! Otherwise I'll just put it on hold as that special project I'm aiming to get good enough to make for next winter!! Love ur channel btw! I'm a crocheter who decided in Jan that I was going to teach myself to knit as I've always preferred the look of knitting & always coveted knit lace work. I do crochet lace work in really fine sz 40 yarns but it's knitted lace shawls etc that I've always loved. Anywho, enough of my rambling lol, ur channel.is fab, you show what ur doing & explain it really clearly - so you've def improved my knitting so big thank you 😃❤️

[@craftfixblog]

@MrsGump thanks so much & let me know if you have any video requests.😊 wow fine crochet lace takes serious skills so I’m sure you’ll end up sporting a splendid Sitka hat 👏 it’s a popular well written pattern & makes a super warm hat that looks great. With all your crochet lace work you’re well used to following charts & knitting with worsted/aran means it’s not too slow, it’s lovely when you can both knit + crochet so you can make any pattern you like and even mix the 2 sometimes. Have fun!

[@lai4633]

The best! Thanks!

[@craftfixblog]

Aw thanks glads it was helpful

[@EnidBailey-b2r]

Magic loop?

[@craftfixblog]

I’ve a magic loop tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6W0f4FsfqmZnqM

[@mairiify]

Nobody shows what you do when you come to the end of row marker?

[@craftfixblog]

I show the end of round 1 stockinette here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZavYX6Aq8ZmotE and the end of a rib round here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZavYX6Aq8ZmotE. You just keep on knitting - that's the best bit! 😃 Hope this helps

[@dawnweber7280]

I'm having problems knitting on the round knit two purl too it just comes out all wonky

[@craftfixblog]

Hi Dawn, what do you mean by wonky? How many rounds have you done? Does it just look a bit strange or is there a twist in your tube?

[@emilygriffiths7179]

I love your needles. Where do you get them from. :)

[@craftfixblog]

Thanks Emily. I'm in Europe & use KnitPro Symfonie wood interchangeable circular needles which are sold as Knitter's Pride Dreamz in North America www.knitterspride.com/a/symfonie-dreamz/en . I think they are also quite similar to KnitPicks interchangeables too www.knitpicks.com/needles/interchangeable-needles/c/300312 You need the "special" short tips to make a short 16 inch (40cm) circular shown in this demo. If you're just getting started with circulars, I'd try a fixed circular needle first (e.g. 16 inch, 5mm thick approx to knit a hat) as it's easier & your needle tips can't come loose etc. The brands above all do fixed versions too, in both wood and metal. Or there's plenty of other good brands e.g. Addi, Clover etc. I would stick to reputable knitting needle brands for circulars, rather than cheap ones from grocery/general stores or on amazon etc, because a smooth cable join makes the world of difference. If you try a poor quality circular needle first, it could put you off big time! Hope this helps, Janine.

[@emilygriffiths7179]

@@craftfixblog Thank you so much. I have been knitting for a while now and have made quite a few jumpers and projects like that. I only actually started knitting to be close to my nan when she got Ill she was actually the one who taught me to knit. But I always just used straight needles. Thank you so much for the help. I love your videos they are so helpful too. And you always have such a positive can do attitude which encourages me and I’m sure lots of others. Thank you for your hard work. 💜

[@craftfixblog]

Ah that's so lovely that you started knitting because of your nan. ❤️ And your kind words mean a lot to me thanks. I'm very new to making videos, so it's a big learning curve! I still knit jumpers back & forth in pieces too, just with a circular now. It's lovely being able to knit in the round too though, so you can knit ALL THE THINGS! 🥳 If you have any questions or would like to see a video on anything else, let me know.

[@emilygriffiths7179]

@@craftfixblog Thank you so much. Please keep making the videos they are so helpful. I don’t want you to overwork yourself obviously that’s the last thing I would want, but I love watching them. The way you make your videos at the moment put my mind at ease a lot. I’m still relatively new to knitting so there is a lot I still don’t know, but maybe in time it will improve. I think i have been knitting for about a year now. Can I ask how long you have been knitting for? I don’t want to be rude. 🧶

[@craftfixblog]

​ @Emily Griffiths I learned to knit as a child & I came back to it as an adult about 10 years ago. You have come a long way in a year, already knitting jumpers etc. 👏So think of all you can do that you couldn't a year ago. All knitting can be broken down to knit and purl stitches at its most basic, so once you know those, you can knit anything in time. There's always more to learn in knitting but that's part of the magic keeps things interesting. I interviewed a lady who has been knitting for 75 years about knitting for movies recently & even she is still learning new tricks 😄 www.craftfix.com/banshees-of-inisherin-knitting/

[@sophiacherrington6765]

Doing it too fast for me I still don't get it

[@craftfixblog]

Which part are you confused about Sophia? Have you tried playing the video at a slower speed?

[@sophiacherrington6765]

@@craftfixblog just crocheting need slow motion for me too fast

[@sophiacherrington6765]

@@craftfixblog ok

[@craftfixblog]

Sorry was your comment meant for one of my crochet videos instead? If it’s about this knitting in the round one, playing the video at half speed might help. Press the cog and then change playback speed to 0.5x to do that. Otherwise, are you stuck on step 1) the cast on 2) joining to make a circle or 3) knitting round 1?

[@aneesai241]

Why do you say to knit “as usual” if this is a beginner tutorial and I have never knit before 😭😭

[@craftfixblog]

Sorry for any confusion. Knitting in the round is something you move on to when you already know how to do the basic knit stitch etc. So it’s a beginners tutorial for the knit in the round technique rather than for someone who has never knit a stitch at all. I don’t have tutorials for learning to knit from scratch yet but there are tons on KZbin. Search for how to do the knit stitch, how to cast on in knitting for complete beginners etc

[@aneesai241]

@@craftfixblog oh okay thanks, sorry about that. I was able to slow down the video and understand what you were doing. I am new to knitting and have circular needles so that is why I started here.

[@craftfixblog]

@ it’s cool you are starting with a circular needle. While most “learn to knit” first steps videos will show traditional straight needles, you can follow any of those. Because you can use a circular needle for ALL knitting, not just to knit in the round. I’ve a video showing how to use a circular to knit back and forth in rows instead of traditional straight needles here kzbin.info/www/bejne/anmxqIhmeL1kjNUsi=akXkcU3sTtp31yw8 Now it’s not a learn to knit video either, but it might be useful to you just to see how you can substitute the straight needles you see in total beginner knitting videos with your circular needle. just think of your circular as mittens on a string! So you basically still have a pair of traditional knitting needles, it’s just they’re joined by a cord. Hope this helps & welcome to the world of knitting ❤️

[@aneesai241]

@@craftfixblog thank you that is extremely helpful! I will check it out the video asap. I appreciate your explanation 💗