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Flat knitting and knitting in the round are simply different techniques to produce the same end result. Whether you knit flat or round, you’ll need knitting needles , yarn and a pattern for the project. The distinction between flat and round comes down to the path that your knitting needles take to create a project. A scarf, for instance, must be knit flat while a sweater can be knitted using either method. If you knit it round, you’ll have a seamless design and if you knit it in pieces, you can seam the edges with a darning needle. It all comes down to the pattern requirements and instructions, or even the type of needles being used. Single-pointed needles are exclusive to flat knitting while double-pointed needles are most commonly used for knitting in the round, specifically on smaller projects. The most versatile choice is the range of circular needles - both fixed circulars and interchangeable circulars can be used to knit both flat and in round. But the choice of knitting flat (...

Holes in knitting are unwanted and ugly. It is a slip of your knitting needles or a mis-step that has caused a hole in the pattern. Unless it is lace knitting and you’ve intentionally knit artful holes to increase its ethereal beauty. Whether you are new or experienced, there will always be some mistaken holes. The trick is to identify the mistakes and know how to fix them. Mistakes are learning steps in the process of knitting and even advanced knitters may make them. Holes in your project may appear when you are working with single-pointed or circular needles when working on a project back and forth. Or, it can also happen when you are knitting in the round with either a set of double points (DPNs) or the range of circulars. To help you correct holes in your knitting, first, you have to diagnose your mistake. There are only a few reasons that cause holes in the knitted fabric and inspecting the previous or next stitches will help you understand the problem. Once you understand the ...

  An interchangeable circular knitting needle set is an investment in your craft. And, when it's from the Lantern Moon Collection, you not only get the benefits of multiple knitting needles in a range of sizes, cords, and accessories all at your fingertips, you get handcrafted tools crafted from premium ebony wood for your knitting. You get endless opportunities for your knitting projects that range from a pair of socks to wide blankets. But for most avid knitters, interchangeable needle sets are a wise investment. Here are 5 reasons why: Convenience Knitting needle sets are convenient, they have multiple needle sizes and accessories, all in one place. Have you put a project on hold for not having the right knitting needle size? Or, have you had to run to the store for getting new needles? With a set of interchangeable needles, you can be confident that you're adequately equipped for any project. If you are a knitter with many WIPs, you have the additional cords to hold...

  Knitting a pair of socks is so much fun. Hand-knit socks are pure love for yourself or any loved one. The socks grow quickly on your knitting needles and even with a crochet hooks . You put your stash to good use in making a colorful pair of socks. There are thousands of great patterns on the web for hand-knitted socks but if you do not want to spend time browsing, you can easily make a pair on your own. Knitting socks with circular needles is perfect. The needles are designed for comfortable knitting in the round. You simply knit in rounds without having to worry about seaming the edges. So, let’s get started. Knitting Socks on Circular Knitting Needles To make socks on circular knitting needles there are many options. You could go ahead with any of the three methods below. It is also recommended that you keep a set of double-pointed knitting needles as you may need to switch the needle to knit with very few stitches. A sock pattern is the best way to start, even if you are ...

Knitting Needles are unique and diverse like the knitters themselves. The vibrant yarn community has people of all ages brought together by the love of yarn and creativity. Needles are available in a number of materials types and of course a range of sizes to create a variety of stitch sizes and knitted items. While different needles have unique characteristics, material selection is largely a matter of the personal taste of the knitter. To find the best needles for you, you'll need to experiment. Help is always available online and in the local community to explore the diversity of knitting. Many beginners start their knitting journey with a pair of needles borrowed from their knitting tutor or mentor. The most beginner-friendly range is definitely the wooden knitting needles , especially for young knitters. Wood has the advantage of being less slippery for yarn, making it easy to learn on, with no worries about dropping stitches. Even advanced knitters, who work with double-poi...

For the successful completion of any knitting project, it is absolutely necessary to weave in the yarn ends. The project is not finished after it’s off the knitting needles , but when it has no ends visible. Even the smallest project will have two ends to weave in, while the larger projects and one with multiple colors, will have many. Weaving in yarn ends serves two purposes. It keeps your stitches from unraveling and makes your knitting look as seamless and smooth as possible. There are many different ways to weave in ends and we all have our favorites.  In this blog, let’s look at some ways to weave yarn ends. Use a finishing needle Like its name the finishing needle is the most appropriate tool to finish a project seamlessly. Just like knitting needles come in different sizes so do finishing needles. Choose one that has an eye large enough to thread yarn, but also small enough to go through your stitches easily. It is recommended that you choose a size smaller than th...

Circular knitting is the form of knitting of creating tubular projects such as socks, hats, sleeves of sweaters, etc. Double pointed needles (DPNs) are a practical choice for circular knitting. The needles have been used for knitting in the round for centuries and to date are preferred by knitters over others. Unlike single pointed needles that come in a pair, DPNs come in a set of four or five as these needles work together to knit in the round. The double points allow the knitter to work on both sides. They are particularly helpful for small-circumference projects, ones that cannot be worked on circular knitting needles. Like all knitting needles, they are available in standard US sizes and typical lengths of 4-8 inches to work on small projects such as fingers of gloves to large sleeves of sweaters, necks, etc. How are double-pointed needles used? When working with double-pointed needles there are three major steps Cast on: The basic step to cast stitches on a needle that ...