2 Circular Needles Learning to knit in the round with 2 circular needles is challenging, but well worth it in the end. Try this technique first with one sock, and as you become more comfortable you can perform the amazing …

Double Pointed Needles You can use double pointed needles to knit tubes of fabric with small circumferences. Examples would be socks, hats and the sleeves of sweaters. Double pointed needles (commonly referred to as dpns) come in packages of 4, …

Magic Loop This fabulous technique (developed by Sarah Hauschka and Bev Galeskas in The Magic Loop) allows you to create a small tube such as the leg of a sock, on one circular needle! By taking advantage of the flexible …

Circular Needle Many people don’t think of using a circular needle for flat knitting, but it is entirely acceptable and convenient in many cases. As an alternative to using straight needles, some of the benefits of using a single circular …