"Join in the round" Knitting Example

Here is how I "join in the round" when doing circular knitting.

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Howto & Style

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• knitting
• handknit
• knit
• knitted
• circular
• round
• join

[livvi7691]

This is a really great video. Can I ask what the difference between knitting on circular and double pointed needles is? Can I used circular needles even though it says to use double point? - circular looks much easier! Thanks!

[unkoine]

@livvi7691 - You can use circular needles on a project as long as it stays the same width from top to bottom. But, if you need to make decreases to bring it to a close at the top (like a hat), you will need to switch to double points. OR, you can use the "magic loop" method to finish up the top. OR, you can use two circular needles to finish up the top. You'll find other videos for those techniques. Good luck!

[unkoine]

@unkoine - another option would be to knit the entire project on double pointed needles. Then, you would never need to change needles.

[scizessita]

Brilliant! Are you the inventor of this technique, "unkoine?"? Thanks to you, for the first time ever I have myself a beautiful, snug, virtually undetectable join edge. THANK YOU!!!

[unkoine]

@scizessita - Glad you like it! I learned this technique back when I was first learning to knit in 2003. I found it in a "mailing list" on the internet. There were no photos, just a description of how it was done. It worked perfectly for me, and I've never used another technique since. Nice, when it's right the first time. :)

[unkoine]

Thank you all so much for your kind comments on my video. I'm so pleased that I can help other knitters out there! :)

[spiderlady56]

Thank you so much! I have looked through all of my books to find out how to do this and none of them had instructions. This is so simple that I can do it! =D I haven't tried double-point needles and I am just starting circular needles. Thanks again!!

[katbatten0831]

Thank you so much!! Simple and easy but I needed this :)

[stanbrinsmead]

Thank you, that is really very clear. I haven't knitted with double pointed needles since my schooldays, but i shall try it again now. Your tip on how to start a new needle is great!

[Alimacasi]

Thank you so much. :-)

[yardmouse]

Thank you so much for being there! Very helpful and I'll probably be back as I'm a new knitter. Mary

[rosechandhabura]

You help me a lot.thank you so much.