How to knit a blanket using circular needles?
I have been wanting to knit a blanket, but using straight needles was not working out at all. So I went on youtube and i see people knitting with circular needles, but i could not really find videos on how to knit a blanket using circular needles. I was just wondering how do you do it? Like how do get it started? If you can find me a video on how to knit a blanket using circular needles please give me the link. Also, i do not need to know how to use circular needles.
Knitting A Hat On Circular Needles?
I want to knit a hat on circular needles but I am a beginner and am a little bit confused on what sized needles I need to used. I went out and purchased size 9 29" circular needles. I went online and read a little and found out that I should have gotten 16" circular needles if I wanted to make a hat. Is this true? Would the hat not work if I use the 29" circular needles? Is it best I go and return the 29" and get the 16"? Also are size 9 needles a good size for hats? Thanks! Any help would be great!
What can you knit with 29 inch Circular Needles?
Hmmm... that's a toughie... But here are my suggestions, and I sincerely hope they help you! 1) Scarves. Instead of knitting them width-wise, you would knit them length-wise, you know what I mean? A thinner yarn would give you a mesh or lacy effect, and vice versa for bulky yarn. The good thing about scarves is they are fast to knit, make great gifts, are generally something everyone can use, and you don't really need a pattern (you just make it as long and wide as you want, and can use whatever stitch pattern or cables you want). 2) Bags/totes. The really big bags are in style this year for purses, try making one of those. You would start up at the "mouth" (that's what I call the opening) and decrease to shape down to the bottom (if you wanted it to curve that is), eventually switching to a set of double-pointed needles (dpns) of the same size, and then using two of the dpns for the strap/handle. It should be relatively easy to find a pattern you like, or to even make up one of your own. 3) Wigs. Yes, I said you could knit a wig! If you want to do something a little different than all of the hum-ho projects that I've mentioned so far, or you want to get a big jump on the annual costume party that someone always holds in your town sometime October or whatever, you could knit a wig to go with your costume. That or if you have a little sister who likes to play dress-up, this would make a great gift because a) big sis made it and everything she does is cool (trust me on this one), b) Mom will like it because it's easier to wash & care for then the other play wigs out there, c) it will maintain it's shape, and d) it's just fun. I put the website for the pattern below, and it's free, so that makes it even better! That's all I can think of off the top of my head. Try googling your question, or using the search engine of Yahoo! to find patterns. Another great source is the Knitter's Review Forum, a messege board specifically for knitting (it's the second website listed below). Anway, like I said, I hope this helps. Happy knitting!
How do you mark circular knitting needles so you know what size they are in the future?
I don't mark my circular needles. I use a needle gauge. My favorite (and all-encompassing: US/metric) is one from Nancy's Knit Knacks: http://www.nancysknitknacks.com/needle_gauge.htm I also use circular needles tags: http://www.nancysknitknacks.com/circular_needle_id_tags.htm I have collected a few types of needle gauges over the years. I really like Debras Garden Knitting Needle Gauge Pendant ( http://www.debrasgarden.com ) and a custom-made smoked bamboo on from Karat Stix ( http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5398294 ).
Can I use circular knitting needles in the place of straight knitting needles with out affecting the pattern?
Many new knitters think of circular knitting needles as something just for knitting in the round; sleeves, hats, socks, tube scarves, the seamless yoke and body of a sweater, etc. They are certainly perfect for knitting in the round. Unlike double pointed needles, there are no needles to drop, no worrying about ladders where the needles meet, no worrying about having too many stitches or dropping stitches from a needle not in use. And they don't require any juggling of tips and points as 4 or 5 needles clatter together on a sock. However, a circular needle is also perfect for straight or flat knitting, which is commonly done on two single pointed straight needles. Fewer pieces means fewer pieces to lose. It is more compact and thus more portable, and it won't prod your neighbor on the bus. And, for large projects, it means that the weight of the growing fabric does not sit on the needles as you pivot and turn them, but instead rests in your lap. If your project is extremely large, such as a 6 foot wide extra bulky weight afghan, then 2 long circulars will allow you to cast on the entire width. Just cap the unused ends with point protectors or rubber bands, and use them like very long flexible straight needles.
How do I get a circular knitting needle cord to stop twisting?
i answered this question few weeks ago as well If you dip them in really hot water and then straighten them out, weight down straight while they cool. that's supposed to help uncurl them, if you're using bamboo keep the wood out of water. according to link below: here's a tip on uncurling circular needles If you knit with BOYE needles or SUSAN BATES needles, or any METAL circular needles which have a CLEAR NYLON cable, here's how to uncurl the cable and make it behave: Dip the cable into boiling water for a few seconds. When you dip, include that part of the needles where the cable attaches note: make sure you read the comments for bamboo needles on the source link provided below!