How to knit in the round on double-pointed knitting needles for beginners [2023]

A step-by-step tutorial on knitting with double-pointed needles and everything you need to get started. Read the full tutorial on my blog: https://nimble-needles.com/tutorials/...

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In this video I want to show you everything I know about knitting in the round on double-pointed knitting needles and how to get started as a beginner. In the past two years, I received so many questions concerning knitting on dpns and I thought it's about high time to incorporate all these into one cohesive video. I am knitting with a set of 5 dpns, as I feel it's a bit easier and neater in the long run. I show you how to cast on in the round for double-pointed knitting needles, how to join in the round, and how to manage your needles as you knit across. There are also little tips and tricks, and alternative techniques accompanying every little step. enjoy.

0:00 Introduction
1:07 Best double-pointed knitting needles for beginners
2:04 How to cast-on in the round on dpns
3:00 Alternative way to cast-on
4:10 Distributing the stitches to 4 needles
5:15 How to join in the round on double-pointed knitting needles
6:51 Starting to knit in the round on double-pointed knitting needles - first round
11:09 The second round
11:49 Best cast-on for knitting in the round on dpns
13:02 Alternative 1: Knit three rows flat before you join in the round
14:59 Alternative 2: Knit one row flat and join the needles as you go
16:31 Tips and tricks for knitting in the round
18:50 Best way to store your project
19:27 Knitting in the round using needle stoppers
21:06 What to do when the purl side is on the outside
21:36 How to change colors when knitting in the round
23:07 How to bind off & avoid a gap when knitting in the round
25:17 Fixing mistakes & using a lifeline for dpns
26:21 Me knitting in the round on dpns



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