Circular knitting needles are connected by a plastic or nylon cable that joins each needle's base. These needles enable knitters to knit large items, such as afghans, in one piece, or to knit a sweater seamlessly. They also can be used to knit small, round circumferences, such as hats, socks and sleeves.

You may have noticed that a small “notch” remains between your first and last cast-on stitches in your knitting in the round project. You can tidy up this small gap when you weave in your yarn tail; however, there are ways to join your cast-on stitches that will prevent the gap from forming in the […]

Knitting with circular knitting needles makes it possible to knit larger pieces than you could fit on straight needles and to work in the round.

You've cast on the right amount of stitches, and you're ready to start your project. Now the next big step...join in the round! A fun technique that is easy to learn and will allow you to work all those circular knitting patterns you've always wanted to try. So let's get you started on your next...

Ever looked at a knitting pattern, seen that it requires a certain size of circular needle, gone to your (very) extensive collection of needles and yet found that you still don't have the ones you need? Inevitably any circular needles you buy will only be used once and then annoying hang around being the wrong length for anything else. Experiencing this myself, I went to the wonderful pinterest.com and searched for how to make some myself. I found a nice 'how to' guide but it not only…

This knitting needle holder works by sliding each needle into a fabric “tunnel” marked with the size of the needle on it. This has made a huge difference in keeping track of my o…

click picture HOW TO KNIT BACK AND FORTH ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES Is it a mystery to you how it is possible to knit flat objects back-and-forth on circular needles? If it isn't a mystery now, I'll bet it once was. Here is the secret: Think of each tip as a separate needle. Cast on the stitches you want. Next, put the tip formerly in your right hand into your left hand, the tip formerly in your left hand into your right hand. The fact that the tips are joined around the back need not concern you…

Find out how to knit in the round using circular needles with Annie's Stitch Guide.

Learning how to knit in the round? This tutorial might be helpful.

In This Chapter Creating circles and cylinders with ease Using circular and double-pointed needles Making cowls, wrist warmers, hats, and bags most knitters learn to knit with something flat because they think that it’s easier. But WWW aside from the […]

There are many materials and styles of knitting needles to choose from. Learn benefits of the varied materials that make up knitting needles and their styles.

The Woman's Weekly experts show you how to knit in the round, the easy way! Circular knitting explained, right here.

A circular needle consists of two tapered needles (referred to here as needle tips) connected by a flexible cable. These needles were created to provide an alternative to double-pointed needles when knitting in the round. Using the traditional method of knitting in the round with a circular needle, you cast the stitches on to one […]

Take a look at our video where we demonstrate how to knit flat pieces with circular needles, it's really straight forward.

The circular knitting needle may seem like a specialty tool, but it could actually be the most useful needle in your knitting bag.

Knitting with circular knitting needles makes it possible to knit larger pieces than you could fit on straight needles and to work in the round.