Say hello to circular needles! These are great for more than just knitting in the round, they can also be used to knit flat as well. The long cable is well suited to having a large number of stitches on it as they can move freely along the cable. This makes them perfect for projects such as blankets, sweaters, button bands and scarves.

To begin working flat on circular needles, you start in exactly the same way as using straight needles, by making a slip knot.

Cast on exactly the same way you would on straight needles.

Knit across the stitches as you would with straight needles. We find it helps to imagine the two ends of your circular needles are two separate needles.

At the end of the row, switch over the needles so the needle with the stitches you just worked on is in your left hand and the empty side in your right hand.

You’re doing it! Continue working the stitches and swapping over the needles as you go to continue working flat on circular needles.