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Can you use round needles in place of double pointed needles of the same size?
Note: round needles are almost always called circular knitting needles. In some cases, circular needles will work just as well as double pointed needles. But more often than not, only double pointed needles will work. Why? With double pointed needles, one can knit with as few stitches as they want. This makes them ideal for knitting the tops of hats, which are decreased to a very few number of stitches, and other items where few stitches are knitted. However, if one is knitting with a large number of stitches, then circular needles will work fine, maybe even better, but circular needles have a "minimum stitch limit." Thus, they only work if the pattern works with lots of stitches. So in order to figure out whether circular knitting needles will work for your pattern, read through the instructions, and determine the point at which there will be the least number of stitches on the double pointed needles. Try to estimate the lowest number of stitches that will work comfortably on the circular needles, and decide if the stitches in the pattern will fit on the circular needles.
Is it possible to knit 20 stitches of 3 ply wool on circular needles?
Yes, probably.
How do needles affect the stitches?
I think what you are asking is how do the different size of needles affect the type of stitches you will get when knitting. Basically, the larger the needles the larger the stitches. Also, if you use smaller needles, the fabric you create will be stiffer than if you knitted with a large set of needles.
When knitting something big i.e. afghan how do you fit all the stitches on the needle?
they sell circular needles with a long plastic thread. most people use these to knit a large blanket
What rhymes with britches?
Stitches, witches, ditches.
What do people use double pointed needles for?
Double pointed needles (DPNs) are primarily used in knitting to create small, circular pieces, such as socks, sleeves, or hats. They allow knitters to work in the round without needing a circular needle, making them ideal for projects with a narrow circumference. DPNs are typically used in sets of four or five, enabling the knitter to divide their stitches across the needles for easier handling.
Is the bamboo circular needles the same as the circular needles?
Yes, it is just describing the material the needles are made from. The most common modern needle types are metal, acrylic, and bamboo.
What are the knitting needles called which are connected and how do you use them?
They are called circular needles and they are used in exactly the same way as straight needles.
A heeling treatment using a needles?
Yes, you can use circular needles in place of double pointed needles. It will be more awkward because the number of stitches is usually very small, and you will have to push the stitches around the ring every time you do a row. It could weaken the yarn if you push it too many times. I would suggest you simply buy the double pointed needles, since they are very inexpensive. ---- There are techniques that would allow you to use circular needles in place of double pointed needles without stretching stitches or awkwardness. The two most popular of these techniques are the magic loop technique or the use of two circular needles. See the link below for a demonstration of the magic loop technique. Frankly, I prefer it. With the magic loop technique, needles aren't falling out right and left and getting lodged in couch cushions. An additional advantage to the magic loop technique is the ability to knit two of anything at the same time, such as two socks or two sleeves. By knitting them at the same time you get two identical items and don't have to worry about remembering how you did the first one when trying to make the second copy. On last advantage to the magic loop technique: You only need one length of circular needles to complete any project from a miniature sock to a large sweater because the magic loop technique allows that much variation. It's far more variation than you can get with dpns. So with a sweater, instead of getting one length for the body, one for the neck, AND dpns to finish the sleeves, you buy one single circular.
Can you twist project you are knitting on circular needles?
Yes.
Does the size of your needles affect the outcome of your knitting?
yup. the bigger the needle, the bigger your stitches. likewise, the smaller your needle, the smaller your stitches. simple really.
Can you knit socks on circular needles?
Yes. If you have regular sized circular needles, you'll do better with two at a time. There are now circular needles for smaller projects that work really nice on tight spaces or tiny projects. Still I recommend double pointed needles to make socks. because it will be easier to handle the markers for the decreases and the heel if you are making it with short row.
