10 ingenious tricks for circular knitting needles

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  • @NimbleNeedles
    @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Videos like this one take me months and months of careful research. Consider supporting my on patreon so I can continue sharing my knitting knowledge with the world: www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez

    • @bernadettejernick3188
      @bernadettejernick3188 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have trouble with end falling off how to I keep them for the whole project

  • @christenagervais7303
    @christenagervais7303 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    I love the safety pin, cable stopper trick!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      yes, and this time around I even didn't call them bobby pins, haha! :P

    • @MsBlipps
      @MsBlipps 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Safety pin is an excellent idea for traveling by air. No need to lose your project or place it on waste yarn to get through security.

    • @catherinecarter8987
      @catherinecarter8987 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@NimbleNeedles❤😂

    • @vivienneclarke2421
      @vivienneclarke2421 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's funny because I always keep a few safety pins in my knitting kit but never use them,I just THINK I might need them someday for something~! Now,,thanks to Norman,I have some very useful things to use them for🤣

  • @1lmp1
    @1lmp1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    Norman's channel is absolutely the best knitters info site on TH-cam. I have been a knitter now for 65 years and I still find some new usable tips. I adore the items he knits. That scarf, whatever is the correct name, around his neck is very beautiful. His stitches are so even that they look like machine made.
    I like tip #6. I do not like the magic needle method. To me that causes the stitches stretch in the loop area and I do not want to deal with that giving the extra attention it takes. I prefer using 2 circular needles.
    When tightening the cables to needles those small rubber patches easily get misplaced. As a retired critical care nurse I was always using latex or nitrile gloves, even at home cleaning. After COVID we all have gloves at home. Having those gloves on the hand will allow tightening better than the small rubber patches, just as opening tight jar lids.
    This video got my hands itching to knit. Since starting work in my garden here in Texas in late February, the planting and weeding has taken all my time. Soon I can knit in my garden. 😊
    Thanks Norman for great tips once again.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      that tip with the gloves is golden! thanks for sharing it and wishing you many hours of pleasant knitting in your garden. I too have a (very small) garden here and it's just such a joy

  • @janetsmith7147
    @janetsmith7147 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    I don't even use interchangeable needles, but I do enjoy listening to your knowledge that I watched the entire video. Thank you for being you and sharing.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh wow! you were very welcome :)

    • @laurapiquet7864
      @laurapiquet7864 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You'd love them

    • @U.K.9178
      @U.K.9178 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Schade du verpasst viel ,denn du brauchst dann verschiedene Längen und so wechselt du nur das Seil. Mal überlegen ob du dir eine kleine Sammlung zulegst. Mit einem Set sparst du viel Platz und Geld und hast immer die richtige Nadel dabei. Knitt Pro ist für Anfänger am günstigsten. Der Hit ist aber ChiaoGoo

    • @leafyrox
      @leafyrox 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I had one of the first interchangeable systems (by boye) in the usa, designed horribly, with plastic, the connectors would break at the worst times. Trauma! So I use multiple circular and dps in all sizes.

    • @eileenchealy
      @eileenchealy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I also had trauma from a bad interchangeable set and was convinced that since no interchangeable set is perfect, to just stick with multiple circulars.. now I see the many benefits! Thank you!

  • @isobelholland8552
    @isobelholland8552 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Oh my goodness - slightly smaller needle in the left hand. I had to try this as I was watching the video because I am knitting with a beautiful but non-stretchy yarn and getting the stitches onto the left hand needle was painful. Changed to just .25mm smaller and everything is easy again. THANK YOU :)

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Wonderful! glad it helped

    • @isobelholland8552
      @isobelholland8552 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NimbleNeedles

    • @FartherTogether
      @FartherTogether 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Agree! I knit tightly and this tip is really going to ease some of the tension in my hands. Wish I'd had it when I was working on rayon!

  • @Melmaz32
    @Melmaz32 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It never crossed my mind that the left needle is a’holder’ and to make it a smaller needle to push the yarn easier off the needle to the right needle! This alone was the reason I joined your Patreon account. Thank you for magically making my knitting easier!!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      stories like these are the reason why I do this! happy to be of help

  • @miriyummy
    @miriyummy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Excellent, excellent, EXCELLENT video. Thanks for all the tips! I think I have one that you haven't mentioned: when I am knitting a top down sweater and separating for the sleeves I use shorter cables and stoppers to hold the sleeve stitches while I knit the body. Then when it's time to knit the sleeves I just attach the needles to the sleeve-holder cables and start knitting. No needing to transfer to scrap yarn, no need to fight with the scrap yarn when putting the stitches back on the needles, and no twisted or dropped stitches.

    • @terryannsweeney4428
      @terryannsweeney4428 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So glad I just saw this little tip from you...I am in the process of making my first sweater, and I will definitely do this!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      heh. Well, I didn't mention this because I believe that is a core idea behind interchangeable knitting needles.
      But if you watch my latest sweater tutorial, you'll see me doing that exactly: th-cam.com/video/N6qxTSD97V4/w-d-xo.html

  • @bdarci
    @bdarci 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I had come to some of these tips on my own. Your posting them makes me feel incredibly smart. I love your channel. Please, please tell us what shawl you're wearing, it almost distracts from your content, it's so beautiful.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      that's a pattern I iam still working on. test-knitting will start in like 2 weeks :)

    • @irenesupica5571
      @irenesupica5571 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Eagerly awaiting this pattern!

    • @wildfireswildfires6792
      @wildfireswildfires6792 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@NimbleNeedlescan I participate in testing ?

  • @janetlucas3127
    @janetlucas3127 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I bought the anniversary set from Knit Picks. I broke both size 4 by sitting on them. As they were a special set, I couldn't just order replacements. So I wrote to customer service. They replaced them, and wouldn't let me pay -- even for shipping! I've never had a problem in all the years I've purchased from them, so had no idea how wonderful the company is to its customers!

    • @Brievel
      @Brievel 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I use KnitPicks too, they're so great!

  • @karenmsuk
    @karenmsuk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I only have Knitpro (knitters pride) interchangeable needles/crochet hooks and sometimes they do loosen, but I tend to be able to feel a slight catch on the yarn as it slides over the join/screw so then I check. I have not lost stitches since I made an effort to notice the catch, now I do not think about it as i automatically notice the catch. I will not go back to straight needles now, so much better!

  • @LindsayJP53
    @LindsayJP53 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m so delighted to find your channel, I’m 70, I’ve been knitting on and off for 65 years and I’m still learning thanks to you. Thank you Norman ❤

  • @Bethabara9
    @Bethabara9 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I was playing with crochet and knitting, using up some yarn that is very soft and too thin for me to use for much and quite by accident (i saw a video on Tunisian crochet pop up) and I took one of my Tunisian hooks and put it on my circular knitting needle and then just bound off by doing a simple reverse pass, regular Tunisian style. I loved it! I will definitely use this again in my knitting!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      yes. That's another topic I didn't even touch on in this video. It's also great for picking up stitches along a long edge.

  • @anska7475
    @anska7475 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I just wanted to leave a comment for the algorithm and take it as an opportunity to compliment your very lovely scarf. The colours and pattern stole a bit of my attention while watching the video. 🙂

  • @traiLion
    @traiLion 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am working on a cardigan that started at the bottom, was divided into the two front panels and one back panels to form pockets, and joined back together. When it was divided, I had each section on shorter circulars and then used connectors to rejoin everything! It was so easy to knit across that next row - it felt as if I never divided at all!

  • @sandradbarker
    @sandradbarker หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My first set of interchangeable needles were delivered today and I knew where to come learn how to use them .thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @estherdigianvittorio5279
    @estherdigianvittorio5279 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips! I find circular needles are much easier than straight when teaching someone to knit.

  • @vandayshataylor
    @vandayshataylor 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    You’re the best Norman ! I love all your tutorials and tips. I get so excited when the King of knitting uploads.👑✨ keep up the great work.✨

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      haha...well..not sure I am royalty, yet. But I appreciate the sentiment nevertheless

  • @WhiteLotusOm
    @WhiteLotusOm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Love the safety pin cable stopper tip! 👍🏼💙

  • @ivancia110
    @ivancia110 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I use a nice trick when having to push the sharp needle point all the time. I put a small piece of thin band aid on my finger tip and it is much more comfortable than a thimble or whatever else and still makes my finger feel so much better!

  • @mimiknitswithlove3273
    @mimiknitswithlove3273 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Norman! This is one of the most helpful videos of all time!! I learn so much from your content, and greatly appreciate you. I have been using 2 circulars for small circumferences and have a hard time finding 2 sets of the same size needle. Now I can use a smaller size as the stitch holder and not panic!!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      careful tho. I have two sets and each has a 3m on the left and a 4m on the right.

    • @mimiknitswithlove3273
      @mimiknitswithlove3273 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NimbleNeedles Thank you!

  • @juliepower4343
    @juliepower4343 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the tip for using hair clips to secure the ends of yarn balls/skeins. I have been working on 3 different multi colored blankets. The ends were getting really tangled.
    i was beginning to think that much like in the movie “Toy Story” the yarn balls were coming alive and traveling around to meet other yarn balls and getting entangled!

  • @valeriehowden471
    @valeriehowden471 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Great tips as always, Norman.
    I use my sock circulars as stitch holders when knitting up a swrater. Providing I'm not knitting socks...

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yeah, I o something similar with my spare cables. Thx for adding it valerie :)

  • @ladyandrade
    @ladyandrade 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    16:44 You can use a popped balloon 🎈 if your interchangeable kit is missing the rubber circle. It really makes a difference in tightening the tips. Some kitchen jar openers (big rubber circles) work as well.
    I am going to use safety pins in the needle tip holes from now on, that was new to me, thanks so much!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      great tips..someone else suggested one time use silicon gloves as well!

  • @danovila
    @danovila 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    These are great tips. I do want to ask if you can link the pattern of the shawl you are wearing. It is beautiful!!! ❤

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I am still working on the pattern :) It will be entering the test-knitting phase soon.

  • @Missvinsdefraise
    @Missvinsdefraise 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    👏👏👏the safety pin is TOP!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yeah, I like that one a lot as well!

  • @meredithpottery
    @meredithpottery 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    All I can say is THANK YOU!!! WONDERFUL HELP FOR ALL!

  • @alisongummery3767
    @alisongummery3767 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, safety pin tip was new for me, excellent. I love the shawl you are wearing, colours are so elegant. I played the video again to study the shawl. Thanks for

  • @rosalierosa8403
    @rosalierosa8403 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hi Norman, thank you so much for making really great and helpful videos! I like your charisma a lot and you are such a lovely person! Best wishes for you!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you like them! thank you for your kind wishes

  • @LottaSocks
    @LottaSocks 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love these tips! I utilize the safety pin w those tiny gizmos & attached to the inside of my interchangeable case (ChaioGoo).
    My 2 faves from this: 1) using an extender to change cord lengths (or needle tips). 2) using safety pin/lightbulb markers as stoppers.
    Brilliant! Thank you!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      happy to hear! the funny thing is...the extender thing is only something i noticed myself like a month ago or so and I was like..why on earth did I never think about that?

    • @LottaSocks
      @LottaSocks 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@NimbleNeedlesI know, right?!?! This is why I love internet/interwebs… so much easier to spread the word about nifty tips & tricks! It’s funny how a “thing” done by someone all the time, can turn into a “Wow, why didn’t I think if that…” moment…
      The tools are there. More people = more ideas/uses, right?

  • @jandroid1962
    @jandroid1962 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love that scarf you’re wearing. I bet you made it too. It is gorgeous!

  • @maciladk
    @maciladk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for a great video - and channel ❤
    I use KnitPro. I am currently working on a Cumulus V neck, and it is my first time making icord. One round before, i put a thread in the hole for tighten the needle, and knit it in my work. If the icord is too tight, i can easily go back in my work, and try again.
    I use this every time i knit, and it has saved me a lot of work!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      yeah, lifelines are so amazing.
      (btw, you can go up half a needle size for the icord if it's too tight. Or space out intermission rounds every 3-5 stitches where you do not knit the last stitch together but just knit it.)

  • @jackiecarroll222
    @jackiecarroll222 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks!

  • @Handmadehere
    @Handmadehere 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great tips, I'll definitely use some of them.
    Have you thought about releasing podcast episodes? You're always wearing beautiful knits and I'd really like to see and hear about what you're working on.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      sure :P
      www.patreon.com/posts/stay-while-and-103547706

  • @batya7
    @batya7 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Genius! Why didn't it occur to me to attach the tiny cable connectors to the case itself with a safety pin or bulb pin?!?!?
    I use 4" Chiao Goo interchangeables and love them. Sometimes, I need more length to prevent hand cramps. I will try putting a connector between the tip and cable for that tiny bit of extra length. Thank you, Norman.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      well, i guess that's what makes these tips genius. haha. For most of them, I felt pretty much the same when I realized/learned them. It's these..."i was today years old when I learned..."moments. haha
      But hey, sharing is caring and if everyone does it the world will be a better place

  • @peggytraeg
    @peggytraeg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Love the scarf. Beautiful colors and design.

  • @byrneforme
    @byrneforme 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Norman, I've watched so many of your videos at this point (and especially when I was just starting out, rewinding and rewatching until I got the hang of things) that anytime I read a knitting pattern anywhere, I can't help but read the instructions in your voice ahahaha thank you so much for all your wonderful videos! You've helped me stay motivated even when things feel tricky and difficult!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @gillianbc
    @gillianbc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have used circulars for many years now, thought I knew everything, but there was so much I wasn't aware of from these 10 tips. Thank you!
    For tip #9, interchangeables that come undone, it's worth having a set of fixed circulars in a couple of favourite sizes e.g. I knit a lot of aran weight sweaters, so my 5mm fixed circulars with 100cm cables are frequently used.

  • @midwestkatie4
    @midwestkatie4 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In a world gone a bit nutters, your videos are a calming respite. Thank you, Norman.

  • @jean-jn3nq
    @jean-jn3nq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What great ideas!!! Thanks so much for these wonderful tips and tricks. 😊

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you like them!

  • @maryannbergeron9531
    @maryannbergeron9531 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I appreciate all your tips but the one that I really appreciate is how to avoid my needles from undoing as I knit. Love your videos. ❤

  • @1Yesssssss1
    @1Yesssssss1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a wonderful scarf/shawl😍 thanks for this useful video, keep up with your great job!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thank you! 😊 pattern coming (hopefully soon)

  • @Ravencall
    @Ravencall 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I hate to admit it but I broke my wooden US 2 Lykkes that I loved. I carefully sanded and polished them with manicure set, wiped them with a thin layer of nail polish and they are almost as good as new (except shorter 😂). Great tips- thank you!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      awesome. glad you were able to rescue that!

  • @debracisneroshhp2827
    @debracisneroshhp2827 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks, again, Norman, for all you do to help us add to, and manage, our knitting skills. 💖🙌😺

  • @ahill2239
    @ahill2239 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Almost 200K subscribers - congratulations!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So close! yeah. it still feels so surreal!

  • @karenultis3448
    @karenultis3448 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a helpful video, Norman! So many great tips; every idea very useful, but my favorites are straightening curly cables in boiling water, and using one needle as a needle holder in a slightly smaller size. Thank you so much for your presentation. 😊

  • @DebbieHQ
    @DebbieHQ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ChiaGoo's have Adaptors, which no other brand has, to my knowledge, along with a wide variety of lengths. They're super handy! Not only are the cables and needles the most durable brand, but with these $5.00 tiny adaptors, you can add any size cable onto any size needle! Therefore, you only really require set of small cables, and using these economical adaptors, they'll fit any sized needle! And not only do their cables not break, the needles do not break either! And the cables are the most durable and comfortable to work with, with everything in one tidy little case.
    I have every set you've mentioned, except one, and by far, the ChiaGoo's are the most durable and most frequently used due to the versatility, but also within my knitting groups/online groups people complain of the others breaking and the cables coming unglued. I appreciate durability and think the Chiagoo's, then the Addi's, are the best sets I own. Their usage does prove it. The others were cheaper, but every single set has some flaw, unfortunately! I think you get what you pay for. It may not matter, or it may. JMHO.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The other brands don't offer adapters because you don't need any 😅
      Hitahiya does offer them as well, tho.

  • @ReeceInTheRain
    @ReeceInTheRain 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a new knitter i really appreciated KnitPro sampler sets which includes 3 pairs of different circular needle types and 2 cords. It’s an affordable way to find your favorite material; and with your wonderful ideas i have uses for the tips i’m not using as much! Thanks for the great content.

  • @0xCAFEF00D
    @0xCAFEF00D 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    4:05
    Thank you so much for this tip! I had to stop for a week because my skin layers were separating/fracturing. Had never had an injury like that before.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      okay...that definitely sounds like you need to change something :P

    • @0xCAFEF00D
      @0xCAFEF00D 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NimbleNeedles Yes I think I had very high tension so the needles didn't slide well at all either.
      Also I didn't put that right. I meant the finger lines were separating. Not vertical skin layers. Less severe but still bad.

  • @maureendesmarais6955
    @maureendesmarais6955 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Knitters Pride was fantastic about replacing my mindful cable that frayed at the connection.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      that's good to hear!

  • @bobbieistutu
    @bobbieistutu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wow I love the idea of using the smaller needle on one side! Does it only work on magic loop?

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yes. for flat knitting, you will always knit the wrong side with that smaller needle. and typically that is not very nice - except you only knit st st and your purls are too loose.

    • @vihmake
      @vihmake 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It depends on your personal needs. I sometimes use bigger needle on a purl side of flat knitting, as my purls sometimes come out a bit tighter than knit stitches.

  • @eileenmccartneycirelli3098
    @eileenmccartneycirelli3098 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I learn something with every video. Thank you!

  • @robertacordova2013
    @robertacordova2013 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOVE knitting on circular needles 💕 Your video of tips & tricks was awesome. Thank you, thank you, Norman

  • @marylambert990
    @marylambert990 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you, Norman. Great tips. I especially like the first tip.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @patsyvincent9483
    @patsyvincent9483 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Norman I enjoyed watching all your tips. I watch all your tips on your channel. You have so much knowledge.

  • @Stitcher_in_MD
    @Stitcher_in_MD 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for all the hints! I love your teaching style!! Your sweet voice makes me smile!!

  • @ellerich3717
    @ellerich3717 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ty Norman! I always look forward to your videos. I’ve learned so much from them. I especially love your tips & tricks videos, they are so helpful!

  • @rebmedina2835
    @rebmedina2835 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm just starting on circular needles. I love your tips and knowledge

  • @12barman
    @12barman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you! I've just realized a couple of days before that I can use smaller left needle and it really blew my mind! And I realized it thanks to remembering your words that it's the right needle that's responsible for the size of the stitches.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wonderful! glad you were able to figure it out on your own! that always feels special!

  • @Caramel5367
    @Caramel5367 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Useful tips! Your chanel is SO inspiring! Soonhalf way through my first "real" knitting project🙏🏻

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      how wonderful! what are you knitting? :)

    • @Caramel5367
      @Caramel5367 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@NimbleNeedles I am making the Sophie shawl by petiteknit. I have started over three times with different yarns and now I am getting better at it.

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Caramel5367 that's a pretty shawl. Many at my local knitting meet-up have knitted it.

  • @lizj3153
    @lizj3153 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you Norman, your videos are professional, clear, interesting and fun to watch! And Ive been knitting for 50+ years- always something new to learn

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      truth be told, I learn new things every day as well. that's why I love this craft so much

  • @theastewart6721
    @theastewart6721 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Norman. This is such a wonderful video. These tips are amazing! Thank you for all of them. They are all so helpful! By the way, I am slowly making my way through your sweater video. As it is very long I don’t want to rush through it. Thanks again.❤

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      my pleasure. Hope you are feeling better thea and you found your knitting mojo again!

    • @theastewart6721
      @theastewart6721 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Funny you should say that Norman. Today, for the first time, I think it’s coming back a bit. I’ve been texting with my teacher and I think I am going to start a new pair of socks in class. It has me encouraged and we have a charity organization that we will be making baby blankets for. Thank you for your kind words. It’s definitely a very sad time for me but by God’s grace I hope that it will get better.❤️

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@theastewart6721 heh. i am currently also crocheting for a charity. some small little flower pins :)

    • @fraumotz8033
      @fraumotz8033 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great Podcast, Like always🤩 Your Shawl is Beautiful, where can I get the pattern?
      All the best , Gabi

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@fraumotz8033 in my ravelry store once it's published 😅

  • @leaj3799
    @leaj3799 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good tips as always. Never thought to use safety-pins as you showed but makes sense. Also will play with the blunt and sharp tips- I have Zings and a blunt set from Knitpicks that I think can use the same cables. My finger tips thank you 😊

  • @BUtheBabyUnicorn
    @BUtheBabyUnicorn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tips! I ended up using some rubber shelf liner as a replacement for those little rubber pieces for screwing the needles on. That’s an easy DIY hack that also means things won’t fall off your shelves, haha

  • @felinesewblessed1218
    @felinesewblessed1218 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That’s a gorgeous shawl! Thanks for the great tips!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yeah, I'm so in love how this second version of my pattern turned out :)

  • @irishknitter17
    @irishknitter17 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome tips… I never thought about the uses of interchanables

  • @mlinden2505
    @mlinden2505 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, love your channel.
    As far as cable and or yarn twisting...at the end of each row we typically turn the work clockwise or counterclockwise. If you turn your work in the opposite direction of your natural direction in every other row it seems to keep the twisting to a minimum. Works for me. Happy Knitting luv, Linden in Oregon USA

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are multiple way you twist the yarn: Through winding your ball, through knitting from it, in knitting (with each stitch you do twist it counter-clockwise), through turning your work, and if you are doing colorwork, potentially whenever you switch the yarn. And each of these actions need to be adjusted according to the base twist of your yarn.

  • @charlottehippen7677
    @charlottehippen7677 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another fantastic video. Love the safety pin as a stitch stopper. That's a new one to me that I plan to put to use!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      awesome! it was sorta newish for me as well..and it's just so simple that you go...well why didn't i think of this before? ^^

  • @karenbochinski
    @karenbochinski 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this video. I knit on sets only. Love the safety pin tip. The safety pin tip is a great stitch holder as well. THANKS

  • @sophiasali
    @sophiasali หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much Norman-you are the Best by far!

  • @dymphnaspinedi3697
    @dymphnaspinedi3697 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tips. I used the safety pin one straightaway. Keeping stitches on the smaller left hand needle. Brilliant.

  • @hannahsideris4353
    @hannahsideris4353 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful Norman! This video is really helping a lot! Safety oins as needle stoppers" WOW!! Thank you very much.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @needlesandyarn-rt7fu
    @needlesandyarn-rt7fu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much Norman. I really enjoyed the tips you provided for us in this video. I especially like the idea of knitting in the round using two cable needles. Thank you. Also, I wanted to let you know that I learned how to knit gloves by watching your videos. Thank you again.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      that's awesome! be proud of yourself. gloves are probably one of the most complicated knitting project!

  • @denubug
    @denubug 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your wonderful tips. I have since started to use a size smaller for left needle, and my knitting tension has some how improved. I guess I was struggling with getting stitches off ...I use Chiaogoo metal and lykke driftwood interchangeable. I always wear a latex / rubber finger tip on right hand as i push needle tip. It does preventt injuries.lol.

  • @chardennis9370
    @chardennis9370 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best video ever. Learnt soooo much today. thank you for all the videos you do. ❤

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome!

  • @M322233
    @M322233 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dear Norman, I'll be using your trick with two pairs of cable needles to work on a hat crown, thank you so much!
    I am struggling with using 3-5 DPNs during decreasing, and I hesitate to try the magic loop. Having two pairs of cable needles looks very easy on the knitter and the yarn.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it sure helps a lot of people who struggle. That's why I included it

  • @larrygreen3988
    @larrygreen3988 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Norman, thank you so much for making really great and helpful videos!

  • @Leigh1131
    @Leigh1131 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great great video with lots of great tips! Thank you Norman. You’re awesome.

  • @HappyCraftyHomemaker
    @HappyCraftyHomemaker 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the safety pin trick!!! That is brilliant!

  • @christineborgatti3760
    @christineborgatti3760 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best tips every. I only use interchangeables but never the connectors. That's where I get in trouble.

  • @jeanchiusano2861
    @jeanchiusano2861 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. I’m going to watch this again to get all of the interesting information ❤

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      heh. the video is here to stay

  • @leoniemarks4594
    @leoniemarks4594 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been very lucky; I have literally had ONE instance where one of the screws loosened right off. Luckily I caught it before it actually came off and didn't drop any needles. I also have several swivel cables now, and they've been a godsend for knitting jumpers in the round. However, I have had two of the purple Knit Pro ones which had faulty screw threads on them, one of which slightly damaged the threading inside of the needles I use the most (my 7mm). I now have spare sets of both the 7mm and 5mm needles so I can knit both sleeves at once or knit the front and back of a one-piece jumper after separating at the base of the armhole.
    Never thought of using stitch markers to stop the yarn coming off the needles! If I'm going to unscrew the needles I just put the end caps on, but this way I can hold the stitches on if I'm using a shorter cable and just sliding the knitting to the cable part isn't sufficient. I do, however, use my 'light bulb' stitch markers to hold all my tighteners and connecting rods together in my Knit Pro case, fixing them to the inside spine (where there's plenty of space).

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it happens to me exceedingly rarely as well..thank god! :)

  • @deeztube1
    @deeztube1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is soooooooo very helpful. I need to watch a few times! ❤ xo thank you!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      it's there to stay. Have a great start into your week

  • @susanroberts
    @susanroberts 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video. I was thinking of getting the interchangeable cords but I already own every size of the fixed cords in all sizes so I think they’d be a headache for me. I’m old now. I’ll stick with what I’ve got. They still do the trick. 😹😹😹very interesting information though. I’ve learned so much from you even after knitting for over 50 years now. Thank you! 💝🥰🤗

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      definitely stick with them. I mean, there are some feats that only interchangeables can achieve but for the rest...why replace what works for you, eh?

    • @susanroberts
      @susanroberts 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NimbleNeedles I agree. Thank you. 💝🥰

  • @Whistlewalk
    @Whistlewalk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As always, lots of really useful information. Thank you so much.

  • @jonellesandel1066
    @jonellesandel1066 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I do that with Chiao goo for socks and it makes a massive difference on my hand fatigue! I would use magic loop but even after watching your videos on ladders I still get them…so it’s small circumference needles for me 😊

  • @catherinecarter8987
    @catherinecarter8987 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Norman, these are some great tips 😊

  • @karynnepigott8270
    @karynnepigott8270 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. Very helpful. I never realised that when doing magic loop the same needle is used for knitting each time.

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad i was able to provide you with an Eureka moment :)

  • @CinSpain
    @CinSpain 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I liked the tip with blocking the stitches with a stitchmarker ❤
    This, though, isn't tricks for circular needles, as the title says, but only for interchangeable needles...

  • @alicesingletary2662
    @alicesingletary2662 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you Norman❤😊

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      you are very welcome :)

  • @WendyHAROLD-h6n
    @WendyHAROLD-h6n 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, Norman. Very informative.

  • @mayolson2
    @mayolson2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have said it before! You are a treasure for sure.

  • @maizoon4327
    @maizoon4327 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I also use them for flat knitting as when what I'm knitting gets longer it sits in my lap taking the weight off my wrists. By the way love your shawl

  • @pamelamccall9138
    @pamelamccall9138 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love watching your very informative and enjoyable videos! Thank you~

  • @vivc4082
    @vivc4082 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for sharing your amazing tips!!!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      you are very welcome

  • @vulffwardgarr4546
    @vulffwardgarr4546 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is that exact reason of interchangeable circular needle sets coming undone during use, that pushed me to us ONLY fixed circular needles! In my case, I eventually found the ChiaoGoo red cable needles, and I purchase the longest ones I can afford in the size I need. Using Magic and Travelling loop I can knit any dimension of tube or circular flat piece that I desire! So now I don't worry or have to check that something might go awry ... well, maybe my stitch count, but that's on me, not the needles!

  • @Phoenix-regenerating
    @Phoenix-regenerating 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Norman. A little tip ( if not mentioned before) Instead of glue with the joint. Try a little bluetak. It not so permanent. But when twisted tight will create a suction between joint and needle. Nail vanish remover ( only a small amount) will soften it and help to wipe it of.

  • @veronicaeguiguren134
    @veronicaeguiguren134 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Many thanks Norman I love to see your videos while I knit and fortunately for me In English since I am a native Spanish speaker, in German it would be not possible for me to

  • @hildaandrews8150
    @hildaandrews8150 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So many great tips! My only addiction would be when using a smaller size on the left hand needle and then putting stitches on a try on cord, put the needle back with the working needle on the correct side. I learned this the hard way but it only takes one round before you notice the smaller stitches don’t fit on the larger needle when it’s get around to the left🙁

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Heh. Yah, you need to be careful

  • @adinamiriam894
    @adinamiriam894 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos. Very educational. Wondering if I need to invest into 4 inch interchangeable needle set for smaller projects as I purchased 5 inch ones because I didn’t realize they wouldn’t work well for hats unless I use the magic loop. Would much appreciate your wisdom on this. Magic loop is ok but kind of a pain

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  หลายเดือนก่อน

      well, in a pinch, 4 inch tips can make all the difference for certain hat patterns, cowls, or turtle neck collars. But sometimes, even they are too long. It's up to you...but i use them rarely. I am thankful that I have some but most of the time they are gathering dust. SO i guess, it depends a bit on your financial situation.

  • @nicolelafontaine1720
    @nicolelafontaine1720 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your shawl. Thanks for all these useful tips !!!

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm so in love with how it turned out as well!