Mastering circular knitting with double pointed needles

Learning circular knitting with double pointed needles usually starts with a bit of a panic the first time you see four or five pointy sticks poking out of a tiny sock cuff. It looks like you're trying to knit with a hedgehog, and honestly, it can feel just as prickly and confusing at the start. But once you get past that initial "how do I hold all of these?" phase, you'll realize that these needles are actually some of the most versatile tools in your knitting bag. ...

April 28, 2026 · 7 min · Strehl Sheehan