How to Knit Back and Forth on Circular Needles



For flat projects, knitters frequently reach for their reliable straight knitting needles. However, circular needles are also a good option for knitting as they can be used to knit flat projects such as scarves, dishcloths, blankets, etc. and round items like mittens, socks, or sleeves. Let’s explore more about knitting back and forth on circular needles in this blog, why it's worthwhile, and the step-by-step process. Refer to our blog on reasons to choose circular needles.

Why do you need a circular needle?

Flat knitting is often done with straight knitting needles, but circular needles have various benefits:

  • Comfortable design: By distributing the weight of your project, the flexible cable between the needles eases the pressure on your
  • Portability: When compared to straight needles, circular needles are smaller and simpler to move.
  • Versatility: These needles can be used for everything, from delicate lacework to enormous blankets.
  • Convenience: As your project expands, circular needles remove the need to switch to longer needles.

Step-by-step to knit back and forth

Follow these simple steps, and create your project successfully.

Step 1: Make a slip knot

  • Start by making a slip knot, hold your knitting needle in your right hand. This will be counted as your first stitch.

Step 2: Cast on

  • Start casting with circular knitting needles and choose any method. Evenly space the stitches along the cable and one needle tip. When working with a lengthy cable, do not twist the stitches during the cast-on procedure.

Step 3: Start knitting

  • Hold the empty needle tip in your right hand and the needle with the cast-on stitches in your left. Knit as normal after inserting the right needle into the first stitch. Transfer stitches from the left needle to the right as you work across the row.

     Step 4: Turn your project

  • Change the needles at the end of the row. Now, your left needle is the one with the stitches, and your right is the empty one.

      Step 5: Binding off

  • After finishing knitting your rows, it is time to bind off. If you are following any pattern, you will find the instructions there.

      Step 6: Finishing off

  • Once you finish casting off, cut the working yarn about 6” from the last stitch. Weave the yarn ends with the finishing needle.

Tips for perfect knit back and forth technique on circular needles

Here are some tips that help you to work smoothly on circular needles:

  • An excessively lengthy cable can cause your stitches to stretch, which can make work challenging. But a too-short cable can cause your stitches to bunch together, which will slow down the work. If you are planning to make a larger one, longer cables are better such as for shawls or blankets.
  • Use stitch markers to keep track of your progress.
  • Knitting tension can occasionally be changed by using circular needles. Avoid uneven stitches by knitting consistently.

Projects ideal with circular needles

Here are some endless projects that you can make with back and forth on circular needles:

  • Scarves & Wraps: Easily make warm, wide pieces.
  • Lacework: The versatility required for complex designs is provided by circular needles.

For any knitter, knitting back and forth on circular needles is a game changer. It offers countless creative possibilities by working on circular needles. Learning this method will make your knitting projects more pleasurable whether you're creating cozy blankets or a complex lace shawl. Every knitter should learn how to knit back and forth using circular needles. You can easily make lovely flat pieces, using the Lantern Moon knitting tools, which include circular needles, and stitch markers.

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