Small Circumference Knitting on 5 Types of Needles

[@georgyevans]

Thank you - this is really helpful. I have just tried the two circular needles for the first time and really like it. First because it's easy to avoid ladders because the stitches on the previous needle are on the thinner cord and, second, because it's really easy to try on the sweater (or socks or hat, I expect). With magic loop I have to work harder to avoid a ladder at the join, and DPNs always ladder for me. But it's great to see all the options and have a choice depending on the project.

[@eunique4819]

Thank you for the this. Also, thank you so much for adding the chapter marks, making it easy to find instructions for a specific method. Excellent presentation of all the various types of small Circumference knitting. I was debating whether it’s better to use magic loop or a small circumference needle, and this helped a lot. I am interested in trying the flexible double point needles. It looks like it might give better tension.

[@EV-D-10]

It is a lovely little project, this cute Knit Knot Bag. Great tutorial Ellen, thank you so much.

[@attheranch873]

Excellent instructions, thank you!!!!

[@dcknitters]

My favorite is 2 circs. Sometimes I forget to use the other end of the same needle - and end up with magic loop! It helps to use 2 different colored needles. For instance, using light wood and dark wood sets, I remember to knit light with light and dark with dark.

[@thechillydog]

That is genius!

[@petabyte32]

I only like 2 circulars because of it being so similar to magic loop and me being so bad at magic loop

[@beckychase2330]

I just, love you! Thanks again for such a thorough tutorial.

[@jackienoel2864]

Thank you so much!!!!!! You answered questions I’ve had about dpns and double circulars. This was a very helpful video!

[@karenwhite2601]

Very useful and comprehensive tutorial for all the methods. I am going to try the mini circular needles first for top of hat shaping on my first hat knitted in the round.

[@bnyzhny]

Wonderfully clear and helpful tute! Thank you 🥰

[@MsSasZKnitter]

Just watching you I've learned something. Normally I knit and let my work hang down... I see you knit at the top so to speak and allow the unworked portion of your project hang down... I will try this. Hope I am making sense. Thanks!

[@nobleelf]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for giving me a heads-up on your other video, via a reply to my comment❤❤❤

[@ileanaleah2545]

Love your tutorial

[@lynnechinnock4020]

I must admit, I love the 9” circulars , but I cast on, do the heel flap & finish the toe of socks with DPNs, I find this works for me. Thank you for your clear explanation of different types. 👍🏻

[@courag1]

I find knitting isn’t just about one way of doing things, it is exploring even how I can do what I already can do, but to try new methods. As knitters age, changing the needles used or even the knitting style may help to strengthen weaker fingers by working other muscles in the hands as well as helping to keep doing the same sort of thing, fun and exciting. When a person can master a skill, it does feel good. Not all of the methods for knitting socks for me ends up with laddering, which I actually got with Magic Loop, but it was how I was handling the needles. I find two circulars work better with my hands or one 9” circular. The two circulars, I don’t get laddering and if I want to try on my sock, I can. I do also like 9” circulars. I am not fond of DPNs, and have tried Flexi-Flips, with them, what makes more sense to me is to have the bulk of the stitches to rest on the flexible part instead of on the needles which is why I prefer two or even three circular sock needles. I have a kit by ChiaoGoo, the Red Lace Twist small needle kit, and it comes with 5”, 6” and 8” cables and it then allows one to configure needles for comfort. So long as the needle I am knitting with is the needle I am working for gauge, the trailing needles can be of the same size or smaller. Even though half or the tips are 3” the others of the same size are 2” long, the longer needle is the working needle, there are many different kinds of socks they are good for. Yes, for my favorite sock needles sizes, I ordered another set of tips for the set. And am using them. I have never made two up socks, I suppose in order to match stripes it might be the thing to do, I just enjoy doing one sock at a time.

[@rosepaul9681]

Great tip. Someone else mentioned using their Ciao Goo Twists in this manner. Thanks. I have a pack and am going to try it.

[@cynthiaryan2901]

Magic Loop all the way! The others are way too “fussy” for me. Also, I need a substantial needle length to hold onto even though I have small hands.

[@EvieO1950]

Good information, excellently explained. I was particularly interested since I’m considering attempting socks. In fact that’s how I found you looking for a good basic sock pattern to learn with.

[@thechillydog]

Knit some socks, you won't regret it (other than the fact that sock knitting is rather addictive 😉).

[@Joyti1517]

Thx for this information , very helpful

[@islandguy808]

Love the flexible dpn's another tool I'll have to get!

[@jackgrey6408]

Such a helpful video, thank you!

[@ByeByePeachPie]

This is a great video, this is what I was looking for! Thank you :)

[@ginnaricci4547]

Magic loop is the best !!!

[@preranamasih2794]

Where did get

[@Satrangi]

Amazing

[@kathrynlarson5506]

I’m struggling starting small circumference projects on any kind of needles. Do you have a video on starting small circumference projects? I really would like to make chaptstick holders for Christmas but just can’t figure out how to get started with 6 cast on stitches in the round 🫠

[@CherryCreekOriginals-yv1fq]

Aa always, very helpful. And the knitknot bag is a very cute project.

[@chelseyummali]

What’s your preference?

[@thechillydog]

Depends on my mood. I learned how to do socks on rigid dpns. Now I usually either use flexible dpns or two long circular needles. And I know a lot of knitters love the magic loop method, but it is my least favorite. It just doesn't feel good in my hands 😝.

[@chelseyummali]

@@thechillydog ok so I'm not the only one. This is my first time making socks and using the magic loop. My hands not only feel a bit strained. I just bought 9inc circulars and dpn's to try. Thank you

[@joanmachado9063]

Great video thank you

[@clearwater7000]

Thank you soo much!❤

[@waldenjoanna]

I’m quite new to knitting and haven’t knitted in the round yet. I’m trying to make a bun-shaped cat with a very small beginning circumference (only 8 CO stitches). I’m confused how to start on a short circular needle; the pattern calls for 16” circular needles.

[@thechillydog]

You'll need to cast on using something like an invisible circular CO, kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZjYdayZfNmWhM0, or Emily Ocker's circular CO, kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3XVaGB3as2pa9k.

[@helencaudill1583]

How do you avoid laddering with DPN's? thank you,

[@thechillydog]

When I'm using rigid dpns I usually knit across all the sts on one needle and 2-3 sts on the next needle so the needle change doesn't always happen at the same column(s) of sts.

[@lynettewykes9923]

Very interesting. Will ladders appear between the two lots of stitches when using two circular needles or one magic loop needle?

[@thechillydog]

That's a tough question. Ladders have more to do with your personal tension than the needle style. Some knitters find that they are more/less prone to tension irregularities and ladders on a specific type(s) of needle. But, it depends on the knitter. There's no one needle style that will magically eliminate ladders for every knitter. It really just takes practice controlling your tension and finding the needle style that you are most comfortable with.

[@MsKarenMR]

Thanks for Sharing!🌻

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Mounds Illinois

[@glazedtalons]

I need 1 circular needle size 5 with 12 inches diameter to knit a baby hat? Having a hard time seeing anyone using this on KZbin

[@thechillydog]

Unless they have short tips (like the 10" addi EasyKnit I show in the video), fixed circular needles are usually at least 16" long.

[@jodygifford8687]

The very beginning is the most fiddley....that's the hardest part.

[@allyboll]

I’m doing a project that starts at 4 double stranded stitches on dpn needles and I cannot figure it out😭