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How To Knit In The Round Learn this technique for seam-free makes, then try
Zoë Potrac’s handy yarn basket
You probably grew up knitting on straight needles, so switching over to double-pointed ones may be a little daunting. But never fear, as Zoë Potrac is here to help! If you’re a novice knitter looking
to take the next step, then knitting in the round is for you. It produces a tube of knitting that creates fabulous seamless results, and works especially well for small projects like hats, gloves and socks. Grab your double-pointed or circular needles and start off with this handy knitted basket, which is a great place to keep
your knitting supplies organised.
Casting on
Cast your stitches onto one needle as normal, then transfer the stitches onto three or four dpns, as instructed in your pattern. If it doesn’t specify, distribute the stitches as evenly as possible.
Joining in the round
It is important to join the round before you begin knitting or you will end up with a hole. Lay your needles on a flat surface and make sure that none of the stitches are twisted. Hold the needles so the first cast-on is on your right-hand needle and the last cast-on stitch is on your left-hand needle. Slip the first cast-on stitch onto the left needle. Insert your right needle into the last cast-on stitch (now the second stitch) on your left needle. Lift this stitch onto the right needle.
Working in the round
Once your round has been joined, you are now ready to start knitting. The working yarn should be coming from the end of your RH needle. Place a stitch marker in between the last two stitches on your RH needle to indicate the end of the round.
Using an empty dpn as your RH needle, knit the stitches on your LH needle.
When all the stitches have been knitted, your LH needle will be empty. Hold the next needle on your left in your left hand, and use the new empty needle as your RH needle. Keep working in this way, slipping the marker at the end of each round.
You do not have to turn your work; every round will have the right side facing.
Helping
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It’s helpful to mark the first stitch of your round with a stitch marker, moving it up after each round. That way
if you get interrupted, you’ll know where you were.
Don’t forget to insert your card or plastic tub after round 55. Once you’ve decreased your knitting, you won’t be able to put them in.