How To: Knit On Double Pointed Needles

Learn how to master knitting with more than two needles. Double pointed needles let you work in the round... Read more

Learn how to master knitting with more than two needles. Double pointed needles let you work in the round without circular needles. Often used for socks and mittens you divide your stitches across multiple needles at once.

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Learn how to master knitting with more than two needles. Double pointed needles let you work in the round without circular needles. Often used for socks and mittens you divide your stitches across multiple needles at once.

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Level: Easy
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How To Knit On Double Pointed Needles - Step 1

Step 1

Learn how to work in the round using double pointed needles. You can use either 4 or 5 needles, we are using 4 needles in this video. Cast on your stitches and divide them evenly over your needles.

How To Knit On Double Pointed Needles - Step 1

Step 2

Bring the first and the third needle together so that the first stitch and the last stitch are next to each other.

How To Knit On Double Pointed Needles - Step 3

Step 3

Insert the fourth needle into the first stitch that was cast on.

How To Knit On Double Pointed Needles - Step 4

Step 4

Work this stitch as a regular stitch

How To Knit On Double Pointed Needles - Step 5

Step 5

Work across the stitches according to your pattern.

How To Knit On Double Pointed Needles - Step 6

Step 6

You now have an empty needle. Place this needle in your right hand and continue working across the next needle to the left.