Double Pointed Needles for Beginners

[@sittinginthebasement]

I've been knitting over 50 years and have always been intimidated by DPNs. Your video was so easy to follow I am now almost finished with my first pair of SEAMLESS mittens! Thank you for your clear and consise video.

[@patportran4683]

Yes, but soooooo wrong!!!!

[@meatdog]

​@@patportran4683explain what is wrong, please

[@jansfield5314]

I have been avoiding patterns with dpns and after watching your video I am going to give it a try! Thank you for sharing! As In need to see something and not just be told, the bus analogy was brilliant for me!

[@UsernameBarbF]

I'm a rookie knitter, I've never knitted with DPN and I've never seen it done...until your video. Your video was so understandable and so concise that By Jove, I think I've got it! I LOVED your train and bus analogy! Absolutely one of the best tutorials I've had the pleasure of watching. Thanks so much!

[@arronmcvay2283]

Same here Barb F idk how to use them as well and need help with this.

[@nicholelaroche9963]

This is my exact thought! I’ve seen photos on Instagram of people using these and thought it looked so intimidating! But this tutorial took all my fright away! I’m looking forward to giving it a shot eventually. I’m still working on my first scarf (with stripes! I got the hang of stripes just yesterday!) :-)

[@melindastanley511]

I'm new to knitting and I wanted to challenge myself and I do thank her for doing this video now I can do the 45 to the 15

[@patportran4683]

@@nicholelaroche9963 Not the best way!

[@patportran4683]

@@melindastanley511 But learn how to do it correctly! This is NOT it!

[@anunohmouse7460]

I'm literally only knitting my first ever item (a scarf) and just clicked on this out of curiosity. Damn it, I thought I just knit stuff and then stitch it together to make socks and beanies. Everyone else here is like "yay you gave me confidence" and I'm like "what?!?! This knitting stuffs already hard enough withouht throwing two more needles in there!" lol I'll definitely be coming back to this video when it comes time to complicate my knitting a little more haha thank you!

[@saji86]

It's tough! I'm a new knitter also, and decided to, obviously bite off more than I can chew, and got to make toddler sleeves using this method 😭

[@loonyshay5958]

SAME HERE! I just learned how to knit hats using a loom and thought to myself “damn look at me mastering this”...guess not

[@RICDirector]

I much prefer my DPNs connected by a cord, like Addi circulars. DPNs always slide out and fall, where my cats take them and run like hell. For small stuff, and anything in the round, I use TWO circulars. Works freaking awesome. :)

[@juliadefranco1130]

It's a really steep learning curve when you start out! I knit my first scarf about three years ago. I don't think socks are a good second project. There are patterns for handwarmers where you knit them flat and then stitch them up. I like this site for basic newbie patterns and tips: www.simple-knitting.com/easy-knitting-patterns.html

[@Art-lz3zo]

Yea I'm also a beginner I just knitted 2 scarfs for my plushies😃

[@barbarajones-v4r]

Im 80 I have knitted for myself, children and grandchildren abdc7 frt grandchildren but tried 4 needles, recently we started to do hats for boxes for Christmas and I thought hey ho let's try 4 needles, you have a gift in easy way of explaining, well done

[@sheepandstitch]

Thank you for your kind words! Happy knitting!

[@Chi_Leung]

the bus analogy is so CUTE!!!!

[@spinningpersonintheworld4767]

The “working yarn is always on your right” saved me! It helps to orient you 🙏

[@CrochetLover85]

YOU are the reason I can call myself a knitter! Everything I know about knitting (which has become a hobby I'm very passionate about), I've learned from YOU!! THANK YOU!!!

[@sheepandstitch]

Oh wow! Thank you! I’m so glad to be part of your knitting journey!

[@pattywheat6568]

Your explanation and technique for dpns is the best I’ve seen. I have knitted for 50 yrs started with cables but was frightened to try dpns. You are my knitting guardian angel👼

[@HenriHodge]

I have been knitting for 7 years and all of my pieces have been worked flat because I couldn't figure out how to use DPNs. Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to attempt these again!

[@joyejones71]

Wow that tutorial made something that I was freaking about sound so easy. I'm definitely going to give it a go. Thanks so much.

[@bonbonafide2ko872]

You took the words right outta my mouth. 😆 Im just starting with fingerless gloves and socks so I needed to learn how to use dp needles. Yaayy! 🙌

[@emilywiggans5460]

Agree, great corey!

[@firstdancecharlotte]

Agree! I’ve been resisting using double pointed needles forever, but I feel like I can definitely do it now!

[@robertamillar3482]

Ok I’m learning this I have turn to slower speed and yet you are still going fast for me sorry I’m not that fast

[@reptilewithsadhumaneyes]

Same

[@Kallibee]

I've made plenty of socks, mittens and beanies with circular needles..magic loop method.

[@sharonhiggins1221]

You are awesome! Even though I have been knitting for many decades I never really fully grasped how to knit with double pointed needles. It just seemed so awkward and finicky. Thank you so much for the train and bus analogy. That really helps simplify the process for me.

[@sheepandstitch]

Awesome! I'm glad it makes sense. I was worried it was a bit too "out there" LOL. Glad you go it!

[@lucytarm]

Me too.

[@anitablair8175]

Love your videos and LOVE your bus vs train analogy!! Beginning knitter and you make me feel like a pro! 😊

[@Bee-nc5rc]

Hold on I thought I was knitting, not summoning satan

[@jillpigott8952]

I was told life was too short to knit socks but here goes. Thank you

[@cynthiadalton7571]

😂

[@bookwyrm84]

Just knit in the round to a good metal genre playlist. Then you and the dark one himself can have cozy things after summoning him

[@boneitch]

Remember knitting is "stab it, strangle it, pull out its guts". It's a ritual!

[@hannahbretscher4031]

Today Satan. Tomorrow we knit 😂

[@morgan-paigescott9162]

I have only ever crocheted before, and I found this video helpful enough for me to actually make my first sock with only a written pattern and this. I really appreciate it! thank you!

[@huggybeartrucks]

OMG!!!! thank you!!!! i just learned to knit about a couple of years back (i'm a diehard crocheter who swore KNITTING....NEVER!!!) and i'm totally in love with knitting.... anyway, my sister found some double pointed needles that belonged to our mom, buried in the bottom of a box of old yarn she left when she passed....with a started cuff....and guess what??? i have now learned (many thanks to you) how to knit with double pointed needles.....and now i know why there were four of them!!!!

[@kellyellis9033]

I love the analogy about the train and the bus!! Great tutorial!

[@carrielevesque5877]

By far the best demonstration. Thanks

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

I'm a crocheter, and knitting has always been so confusing for me. I've tried and given up so many times! You made this look easy! I always wondered how in the world people use 4 needles at once! Lol I'm determined to try once again. I love the look of knitted things and want to get the hang of it so badly!!!

[@dougdiehl8866]

LadyMoon try either continental or Portuguese method. As a crocheted, I couldn’t pick up knitting either till I tried these methods.

[@phyycxis1159]

I also started with crocheting but then I wanted to knit sweaters for winter thinking I could finish at least two sweaters... NOPE on the second day I was only at 6-7 rows. Had to start all over at least 14-15 times. It’s been 20 days and I just finished the back piece, even undoing the stitches is complicated 😪 in crochet it was like you just pull the string..

[@courtneyburger7841]

I’m the opposite, I’m alright with knitting but suck at crochet, but I’m trying it out again ❤️

[@aliiljah8224]

I have been knitting for years but NEVER with double pointed needles. I have tried but, no one would ever teach me because I never could understand how to hold the needles. You have performed a miracle, I now know how to hold and use the needles. You are an excellent teacher and I am sure in person you also have the patience that is also needed. Thank you so much.

[@sheepandstitch]

That’s awesome! I’m so glad to be part of your knitting experience! 🙌

[@ashb4smoke]

Loved this video! I got a mitten kit gifted to me and I"m still very much a beginner to knitting, this made it less scary lol I"ve been crocheting for 7 years, all these needles are intimidating!

[@moragmcritchie]

Thank you very much, I have been knitting for about 40 years and never knew how how knit on dpns.....I do now. You have made it look so easy and your video is so clear

[@clairepella6979]

This is probably the fifth time that I've come back to this video... Every time I make a mistake and get lost in my DPNs, I rewatch this and it makes sense again 😊 Thank you so much for this clear and accessible tutorial!

[@ozonequeen]

Finally after years of knitting I able to knit with double pointed needles because of your simple, attractive and concise demonstration. Nice to watch a tutorial that doesn't ramble. Thank you!

[@culturedcarrott2638]

absolutely amazing tutorial! I struggle with knitting and i am more comfortable with crochet but you made this complicated technique sound very easy!

[@annmcnally6588]

I'm starting my first DPN project and just threw the yarn and needles across the room in frustration! I just watched your video and believe I will give it another try. Your video makes it sound sensible. Thank You.

[@bellarohde5852]

Great tutorial. You know you’re audience (we are beginners to this obviously haha) and it shows. You explain things well in a clear manner and you don’t go to fast. Very helpful video thank you so much. Keep it up.

[@ammy_the_white_wolf]

I did my first DPN project following this video - SO helpful. I prefer them over circular needles now. Never could figure out magic loop that well

[@marciabrooks8099]

You are a fabulous teacher. Your descriptions (train, bus, naked needle) are incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@suzannegreig3777]

Same! Love a good visual analogy 🚌

[@roximom]

I have also been knitting for 50 years and never used double pointed needles. Your video was informative and easy to follow. I made a swatch and struggled along until I was comfortable holding all the needles and tightening things up between needles. I then picked up the stitches on my sweater sleeve and knitted like a pro. YOU HAVE A GIFT FOR EXPLAINING. You got a thumbs up and a subscriber in me.

[@pjenkins8206]

An excellent tutorial with such clear photography. Thanks so much.

[@rebelrose7337]

I am an intermediate beginner knitter who avoids patterns with DPNs. They intimidate the heck out of me. Your video is super awesome! Loved the analogies, the explanations/instructions, the visuals. I just need to bite the bullet and practice, practice, practice. I will definitely be using your video as my guide! Thank you for taking the time to make it and sharing it with us!!!! ❤️

[@michelehoward2391]

I've been trying to get a project started for two days...could not join in the round until I followed your tutorial! Yay! I'm now knitting with double pointed needles. Thank you!

[@tracyheberlie4831]

As a crocheter trying to learn to knit, this is an excellent video!! DPN's were so intimidating to me and now they're just little busses! LOL. Thank you so much for this!

[@charliemiller9686]

I, like Sharon Higgins, have been knitting for many years. I decided to knit birds nests for a charity and watched your video and, voila, I got it. Your directions are excellent and very easy to follow. Thank you for the great video.

[@JillMenning]

Thanks for this video. Clear explanation, good view of the work, nice and slow at the beginning so we can see what's happening, and the repetition is really helpful.

[@sheepandstitch]

I'm so glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching!

[@morgangiron6600]

Thank you for being very descriptive and working step by step. I am always looking for new thing to try when it comes to knitting and I will definitely be getting myself some DPNS. 🧶

[@anneflagg]

Thank you for posting this video. I went through a number of tutorials from different channels trying to learn this technique while knitting Christmas sweaters and yours was the one that made it click for me. Really appreciate you! Thanks again!

[@Erlene-m4w]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@breecrawford7856]

I still consider myself a knitting beginner even though I've been knitting for over 10 years. I'm always learning something new. My favorite project is hats....love them. However, I'm finally moving on to socks. Thank you so much for your videos. I love your style....detailed, informative with a little humor thrown in. I am able to watch your videos all the way through without losing my mind. LOL...You are a wonderful teacher.

[@coniferrose8517]

Thank you for this, your way of explaining has been the closest to making knitting in the round make sense so far. Definitely saving this for when I get my supplies unpacked 😅

[@kimberlyv1205]

I've always been afraid to try DPNs but you made it easy to understand. Excellent video! Thank you!

[@freyashipley6556]

Thank you for this excellent and super-clear video! I'm an absolute beginner and I'm knitting successfully thanks to you.

[@sheepandstitch]

Awesome! Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting!

[@marlenemcdonald770]

You are very explicit in your demonstration. Knitting with doubl pointed needles can be difficult but the way your demonstraion makes it very easy to follow. Thank you for this video.

[@rowanaitken3809]

Thank you! I’m an advanced beginner but I’ve never knitted in the round and I’m now getting frustrated by all the cool patterns knit in the round but my cables are all too long! As I didn’t know they had to be different sizes for different things. And so this is a great and informative alternative! Tysm

[@RobbWatson-r4b]

My first go at knitting in the round and didn’t have access to my “teacher” because it was late @ night and I REALLY wanted to finish this project. Found this video and followed it through to the end! Thanks Davina! You’ve come through once again! ❤

[@batoolamain1743]

As a crocheter who just got into knitting... I'm scared

[@janhoyle1462]

Thank you! That made it so simple. I was terrified of using dpn’s! I had tried before & gave up, even after a live teacher taught me in class. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now I can make socks, stuffed animals & mittens for cold air conditioned rooms.

[@sandyjonesrigby4422]

Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much, now I understand how it works and what I'm supposed to do. I had no idea and couldn't even begin to understand by just looking at words in a pattern. Look out little bus(es) I'm on my way!!!

[@videostar323]

Thank you for teaching me how to knit on DPNs! It’s my first time doing it and I’m getting the hang of it after my first or second row while I keep thinking of the bus analogy as I go lol. They always intimidated me but I’m determined to learn now that I have the help of KZbinrs like you!

[@lesliechadwick5744]

Davina, you're awesome! As this pandemic drags on, I've enjoyed learning how to knit, and you have helped me conquer my fear of the dreaded double pointed needles!!

[@books4me13]

Love this video. It was very well done and now I understand the whole concept double pointed needles. It was at a very good pace and easy to follow. A very good and thorough instructor. Thanks!!

[@suzannegreig3777]

These videos are great! Never knitted in the round before, looking to start and your instructions are soooo helpful. Had no idea there was a working needle involved - thought all the needles would have yarn all the time 🤯 Glad I watched this beforehand and didn’t just adopt my normal jump in with both feet approach! Thank you ❤

[@Sailorlyoko4life4ever]

Like many others on here, your bus anology really helped me! You explained everything so well and I could understand what was going on. Thank you!

[@margaretmetcalfe9380]

This has helped me so much, it was broken down so well that I finally understood what I was supposed to be doing.

[@lisacutten5573]

Thank you for your videos; they are the best! I am a raw beginner, and you have helped me tremendously with your many videos! I’m not ready yet to tackle the pattern an acquaintance gave me for a hat using DPNs, but your instructions are so clear that once I’m comfortable with my tension, I’ll dive into the hat. 😊

[@PatriciaSwinton-bz9nc]

I'm demented. First time using open-ended needles. You make it seem so simple. Going to give it a try. Thanks for demonstration . Pat.

[@susanhunt8594]

Thank you for your video. Like lots of others I’ve been knitting for over 60yrs and always avoided dpns. I’m definitely going to knit with them now, you’ve got rid of my phobia and made it really easy. Excellent video.

[@lindagrimes126]

I knitted a cuff and 4” of the glove. Due to a dropped stitch I had to take it all apart. Thanks to you It was easy. Thank you. Great website.

[@andrealee230]

Great video style - no boring digital swirling introduction with music - just right to business.. Directions clear and well paced. Thank you!!

[@debgraydesign]

Thanks for making such a clear video! You have no idea how many I watched to try to get this figured out. Well done!

[@A_T216]

I really appreciate your clear instructions - visual and spoken - and how well-done your subtitles are. Your channel and website has quickly become my one-stop-shop for learning to knit.

[@shivanisingh21]

Wow! That was a superb video. You really made the really daunting idea of knitting with multiples needle seem doable!!! Thank you!

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

Thank you!!! Just knitted with double pointed needles for the very first time!!!! Yay!!!

[@allisathompson]

Great video! I'm an experienced knitter who typically uses the magic loop technique for knitting small, circular items in the round; but many patterns call for DPNs, and it can be annoying to translate. Your tutorial was easy to follow and understand. I've finally been inspired to try DPN's!

[@lillygraziano634]

I just realized I've been been using these needels wrong this is so much easier thank you

[@GretaZewe]

I've been avoiding DPN for years but this video was great to get me started! Getting started on a chunky-knit hat!

[@wishin4aTARDIS]

Fantastic video! I went through once, with a few rewinds and pauses, and I am knitting in circles! Thank you so much 😊

[@sheepandstitch]

Knitting in circles, that's great!! So glad the video helped you out!

[@FlicknHalle]

Best knitting instructional video ever. You're great! You're in depth, clear, interesting. Thank you.

[@gil5217]

What a great video! After knitting flat projects for 11 years, your easy-to-understand explanations gave me the courage to start my first hat. Thanks for posting!

[@sheepandstitch]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@rcoibion]

Thank you for this video. I was struggling with my first knitted sock. This made it so much clearer.

[@theviciouscircle777]

This video motivated me to knit my first pair of socks, something that completely intimidated me since I started knitting! Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial

[@jillrey2371]

I’m a beginning knitter, just finished my first class. Made a sampler cowl with 5 stitches. I love it! I enjoy your videos so much! You explain so clearly and have answered so many of my questions. I love the bus analogy! I watch you all the time to learn from your experiences.

[@sheepandstitch]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@konnad]

when i searched for how to knit a hat, all that came up were circular needles and knitting a rectangle that you sew together after. slightly mad that i had to search for the right thing so much, but glad to have finally found it!

[@Future_Farmer_1013]

Thank you so much for teaching me how to knit on double pointed needles! I wanted to learn how to knit clothes, but I don't have the patience to make them full-sized so I got one of those little wooden mannequins that artists use to get proportions right, and I wanted to knit clothes for that but circular needles are to big, and I tried watching a different tutorial, but they didn't explain it as well as you did, so thank you!

[@enidrothchild8479]

This is my first lesson in double pointed needles and I thought it was so well explained that I can go ahead and do it now. Great examples and easy to understand. Thank you so much for your conscience explanation. I hope other watch your video too.

[@andreaharris5730]

Ahhh this was awesome! I was so intimidated (I don't know why, I just was lol) to pick up double pointed needles but you made it SO easy to learn! Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials Sheep & Stitch! They're the best!!

[@lorraine3172]

I'm so glad I found your tutorial video on using dbl pointed needles. This is my first project using them and I was just not sure how I was going to accomplish this. Thank you for such a clear and easy to follow video!

[@sheepandstitch]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for your kind comment, and for watching!

[@lucykelly6083]

Great tutorial. Started working with DPN straight away afterwards. So much easier than a circular needle that’s just a little too small for the project. Thanks!

[@brianwhitson6615]

Thank you very much. You did and excellent job of teaching me how to knit using four knitting needles.

[@janeweller]

I've seen a few videos explaining how to knit on double pointed needles but yours is the first that explains this in a way that even a total beginner is going to understand on the spot how to knit with these needles. Other videos made me confused and kept me away from trying to need with DPS. Now I know that it's as simple as knitting with any other kind of needles. Thank you!

[@ceruleanmeadows]

This is such an awesome video! Your instructions are so clear and concise, and you have amazing energy. Thank you for your help!

[@maximilianisaaclee2936]

I love DPNs, it makes me feel like I've time travelled back to like centuries ago, long before circulars existed. I also love watching you knitting, though it's not the style I knit with, I just love the way your knitting style looks and your humour! It's quite soothing, your videos were some of the first ones I watched when I was a beginner knitter. 😊

[@margaretthebeehive]

Thank you so much for this video and clear instructions. I have battled with knitting socks and know how to proceed now. Thank you

[@curlygirly8016]

dont know if you’re still reading comments but THANK YOU SO MUCH OMGGGGG I’ve bought my first double pointed needles an hour ago and could just go along with your video omg you made it so easy to learn!!!

[@islandgirl967891]

Lol I thoroughly enjoy your analogies. I'm a visual learner so the illustrations were not only great but also entertaining. Thank u for making my day and for sharing.

[@ladyt3579]

OMG! Your tutorial has given me the confidence to knit socks. Can't wait! Do you have a sock instructional pattern video that I could knit my first pair of socks to with you?

[@sofiagomez736]

Yes! Sock tutorial please!👍

[@tessaveepee5172]

Love the clear and easy instructions! Complete sock knitting noob, so very thankful for this ❤️

[@DeathKnellPresents]

I struggled with DPNs for sooo long, and then They started making circular needles in 9" so now I do all my socks on those... but, if you like DPN's I just bought at pair of * Hiya-Hiya flyers* I think, and they are like mini circular/DPN combos. Love them

[@kitten375]

You're back!! Yay! I love your videos. So well done. Your voice, your terminology, your humor. It's like a warm fuzzy blanket. (knitted of course)

[@sheepandstitch]

Aw, you're so sweet! I'm glad you enjoy the videos!

[@lelphick]

Excellent tutorial to make a difficult task a bit more…understandable. Thank you!

[@julieanderson7078]

I have knit with DPNs a long time ago and this video was helpful to me! Thank you.

[@petrouschkababouschka2827]

I am not a beginner but never tried 4 needles before. However, i saw a hat in a store that was perfect except for the price! so, here I am watching your video andI have to say, this is the BEST introduction video for any craft skill /i've ever learned, or indeed, taught (sewing). Thank you for the clarity of your video and your fabulous analogy - always one of my favourite ways of learning. Thanks

[@katrinav.7677]

the bus concept is a really great analogy. thank you.

[@juliaspence8170]

I have been so intimated by dpn's but you made them look so easy! I am totally going to pick some up next time I am at the craft store. Thank you so much for this!!

[@midsummerznight]

Loved this. Ordered my DPNs a minute ago and I'm not scared at all. Thanks so much!

[@sheepandstitch]

You’re welcome! Come watch this tutorial any time you need a refresher!

[@derpderp9281]

wow, I never even IMAGINED something like this was possible!! but the explanation is perfect, I love it, it's certainly easier now

[@sylviacooper9537]

Thank you.Your explanation was easy to understand.I’ve been knitting for ages and missed out on using dpns.🤗

[@jenniferbailey44]

This was so helpful. I’m just knitting my first pair of socks. Thanks for sharing.! 👍🧶🧦

[@annietomerlin3858]

This tutorial is incredible!!! I've been so intimidated by double pointed needles and just nailed this on my first try following along with you. Thank you!

[@julieDruschke]

This video is excellent! The instructions and tips are straightforward. I'm sure, with a few colorful metaphors, I'll learn how to do this. Thanks!

[@janiedawes3647]

This is my 2023 knitting resolution! Learn to knit on dpn’s and master a pair of socks! I REALLY feared I would have to know how to knit continental as I do not. So many videos the working yarn is on the left hand. I was overjoyed to see I could actually do this! I will need to purchase somewhat longer needles as all mine are 6 inch or less. Thank you so much for making this look and sound easy!

[@sheepandstitch]

You got this! DPNs just look scary and weird but they’re basically just knitting across three (or four) needles with a little interruption in between each needle