Knitting in the Round for Beginners: Simple not Scary

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  • @kymclinton3140
    @kymclinton3140 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Thank you for a nice detailed slow paced tutorial ive been an on off knitter for many years but never so far with circular needles youve now taught me how to both knit straight with circular needles and knit in the round all within the space of a few hours thank you so very much i dont know how anyone can say your going to fast for them i was watching and listening and knitting on both your tutorials plus i was able to drink my coffee whilst it was still hot which is a miracle for me whilst knitting

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much Kym - you’ve made my week! You’ve made amazing progress & now you know circulars too, you can knit ALL THE THINGS! 🥳 Comments like yours encourage me to make more videos so let me know if you have any requests ❤️

  • @jaicrawford9882
    @jaicrawford9882 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I like how simple she explains it with close up camera showing the work, makes it so much easier to keep up. I struggle with patterns in the round, I'm usually a flat knitter, so this video is a big help for me to learning knitting in the round

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. I only knit flat for many years too but it’s well worth learning both so you can knit any pattern you want 😊 Let me know if you have any video requests thanks Janine

  • @susiekey4478
    @susiekey4478 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    There are so many different clips on TH-cam about joining knitting in the round but yours is the first one to make sense. Thank you.

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow what a compliment! Thanks so much & so glad it helped

  • @allisonk8316
    @allisonk8316 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THANK YOU! I’ve been struggling with circulars for 2 weeks and I finally understand how to cast on and join the round

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Delighted for you Allison! I’m so glad it helped. Once knitting in the round clicks there’s no stopping you! Happy knitting, Janine

  • @kimethier8700
    @kimethier8700 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best and clearest vide I have been able to find to explain knitting in the round and joining the stitches. Thank you for your clear instructions. Your pace and video instructions are perfect. Thank you!

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  หลายเดือนก่อน

      So happy to help & it means a lot getting lovely feedback like this thank you ❤️

  • @BethanyParker-t6e
    @BethanyParker-t6e 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have tried so many different tutorials and this is the first to explain putting the yarn behind/in front for the K and P! I was about to give up on knitting because I couldnt figure out what I was doing wrong. I’m an avid crocheter and have really been wanting to try to pick up knitting! Thank goodness for your tutorial!

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow I’m delighted I helped it click for you. Crocheting in the round is much more intuitive isn’t it? Well done on persevering with knitting because it’s so cool when you can make ALL the things! 🥳

  • @Pouund
    @Pouund ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much! You wouldn’t imagine how many videos I’ve watched! Really appreciate it! Can’t wait to make a sweater!

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw I’m so glad it helped and you’re excited about making a sweater. 😊 It’s really cool being able to try it on for size as you knit. Let me know if there is anything else you would like a video on.

  • @Wendy-pf4qw
    @Wendy-pf4qw หลายเดือนก่อน

    At last, tutorial I can follow. So perfectly explained. Thank you.

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  หลายเดือนก่อน

      So lovely to hear thanks & happy knitting ❤️

  • @rebeccareese73
    @rebeccareese73 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this looks as satisfying as i find crocheting. might pick up a pair of these kneedles and try it out

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cool! 👏 It’s still slower than crochet but it’s lovely when you can do both & make ALL the things!! ☺️

  • @kimberlyjean2248
    @kimberlyjean2248 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was really helpful and straightforward. Thank you!

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You’re very welcome Kimberly. Let me know if you have any video requests 😊

  • @bogotalita30
    @bogotalita30 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for explaining how to determine what size needles to use. No one else has done that. Is the 16 inches from tip to tip of the needles?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes that's right - 16 inches including the tips. It's confusing if you use interchangeable needles (where the tips and cables are separate pieces) because you buy say a 16 inch cable, but that means 16 inches when the tips are attached, not 16 inches by itself.

  • @bettyrobinson3388
    @bettyrobinson3388 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you..can’t wait for the rest..I am So excited 🧶

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve been working more on it today so hopefully it will be up this week 🤞

  • @alexandracarr2537
    @alexandracarr2537 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your clear and informative video. I am a beginner knitter. Can you suggest how to best hold your yarn and circular needles? My right hand goes off the right needle after every stitch. Thank you.

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hold circular needle tips the same way as knitting with straight needles. If you’re holding differently with a circular, have you tried knitting back & forth with a circular instead of straights as an interim step? I’ve a tutorial for that here:
      th-cam.com/video/4HNwU0CX1Vs/w-d-xo.html Mind you every time I wrap the yarn around while knitting a stitch, my right hand lifts off the needle. So if that’s what you mean it’s all good! 😊

  • @Jan-v2x
    @Jan-v2x หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, nicely explained.

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Jan-v2x thanks so much Jan ☺️

  • @judimccaffrey9411
    @judimccaffrey9411 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is excellent. One question: when is it necessary to pull a "magic loop"? Is that technique designed for fewer stitches on a longer cable?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Judy I think you’ve already watched my magic loop tutorial since?
      th-cam.com/video/qtQNN6IDfhA/w-d-xo.html You’re exactly right that’s for knitting small things (sleeves, socks, gloves, small hats etc) with a long circular. You can also use a really short circular instead, but they’re more unusual & expensive.

    • @judimccaffrey9411
      @judimccaffrey9411 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@craftfixbloghello! Yes, I did find your excellent magic loop tutorial and I am happily half way thru the body of the snowman pattern! And only started knitting about 1 mo ago at age 60!!

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @judimccaffrey9411 wow that’s impressive stuff! A whole world of knitting awaits have fun :)

  • @sarahlittle2635
    @sarahlittle2635 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video I actually want to give it a go now! Explained really well with step by step instructions. Where can I get the shorter interchangeable needles tho? ❤

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cool I’m so glad! If you mean a 16 inch circular for a hat, they’re widely available from yarn stores or Amazon in either fixed or interchangeable. If you’ve never used circulars I’d maybe start with a fixed so it’s simpler & you can get a feel for what needles you like before investing in an interchangeable system. Or do you mean very short circular needles for socks, sleeves etc which are more unusual?

    • @sarahlittle2635
      @sarahlittle2635 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ I mean the shorter knit pro that you are using in the video

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@sarahlittle2635 ah ok, so these are knitpro symfonie "special tips" that are shorter (4 inches instead of 5) which you need for the shorter 16 inch cables. I'm in Europe where KnitPro products are a bit different but I think the equivalent in the US are listed under 'Special IC' on this page: www.knitterspride.com/d/symfonie-dreamz/interchangeable-circular-needle/en Your local yarn store may well stock knitpro and could even have sample needles from different brands to try which can really help. Or here's an Amazon link (affiliate) - any listed as 10cm in the dropdown should be the shorter "special tips": amzlink.to/az0mCU2ygRVGD Hope this helps, Janine

  • @sonyalittle1878
    @sonyalittle1878 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a fab video! Thank you. I just have a quick question please; how do I know which size circular needle CORD to use for a project? Thank you!

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Sonya :) It's easiest to use a circular shorter than the circumference of your knitting. So you use a 40cm (16in) circular for hats and wider sleeves, and usually a 80-100cm (32-40in) circular for sweater bodies. Note that if you're using interchangeable needle tips and just buying cord, when you buy a certain length cord e.g. 16 inch, that means the total length with tips attached is 16 inches (the cord on it's own is shorter). Hope this makes sense. What are you looking to knit? Thanks, Janine.

    • @sonyalittle1878
      @sonyalittle1878 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@craftfixblog Hi Janine, thank you very much, this is very helpful. Well I found out today that my friend is pregnant! So I'm keen to get going on some baby knits such as hats, cardigans, booties, etc. Do you have any baby knit tutorials at all. I love the way you present your videos, keep up the good work! :-)

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sonyalittle1878 Aw how lovely! Sorry, those cable lengths assumed adult garments. Baby projects are much more teeny tiny! I've done hardly any baby projects myself, but there's a ton of free baby patterns out there. Are you on Ravelry.com? For example, here's a free baby hat you can knit flat or in the round: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-hat-with-top-knot---tegan and here's a video showing how to knit a baby hat in the round on a very short 6 inch cable: th-cam.com/video/iMSKB2wN7Ek/w-d-xo.html
      How you knit baby patterns is personal preference. For baby patterns knit in the round, you can use a set of short double pointed needles (DPNs), short circulars (or more usual length ones for cardigans/jumper bodies) or you could use a really long cable with the modern "magic loop" technique instead (used to knit small things like adult socks and gloves etc). But there are also loads of baby patterns knit back and forth in rows (on traditional straight needles or a circular), so you don't need to get your head around all the ways of knitting in the round & cable lengths etc.
      So I'd suggest just picking out a few free easy patterns to try first and then you can see what way you enjoy knitting baby bits, and then find more patterns to suit you. I'm sure your friend will treasure your handmade gifts :)

    • @sonyalittle1878
      @sonyalittle1878 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@craftfixblog Ahhh thank you SO much for all this info! You truly are a star! I can't wait to get started! Bring on tomorrow I say! Thank you again Janine, I will investigate all your links etc and yes, I think I'll start with a little beanie hat. It was very interesting to learn from your videos that we can still knit 'straight' on circular needles. Thank you again lovely lady! I must subscribe to your channel now :-)

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sonyalittle1878 You're so welcome & thanks for subscribing. Let me know if you have any video requests :) Ravelry is still my go to for pattern research beause you get to see real world pics, yarns that work well and best of all, some knitters share really helpful info about them (you can filter for projects with notes). I hope you have lots of fun making your cute baby knits :)

  • @sonyalittle1878
    @sonyalittle1878 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Janine, me again! Do you have any absolute beginners cable knit tutorials please? Thank you :-)

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not yet, sorry because I don’t have many videos full stop so thanks for the idea. This popular beginner cables video comes up when I search & gets good reviews: th-cam.com/video/4XEvjxvbZxo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4oPFSDsCcQvbSYxI

  • @bettyrobinson3388
    @bettyrobinson3388 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need to know how to knit the top (using double pointed needle). Are double pointed needle the only way to close the top of hat?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Betty, the 2 common ways to finish the hat are dpns or switching to a long circular needle using the magic loop technique. If you don’t know these methods, I’m working on a video showing an alternative way where you use the same short circular to knit the whole hat but use 1 dpn as an extra needle towards the end. It should be up in a few days. I’ll post the link here when it’s ready or you could subscribe for a notification. Hope this helps, Janine

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Betty, I've just added a video showing how to knit the top of the hat with your short circular and 1 DPN: th-cam.com/video/2_tOUm-T_44/w-d-xo.html Hope it helps! Thanks, Janine.

  • @pinkyrathore4681
    @pinkyrathore4681 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to finish at end means how we can get needles out after finish project?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry I don’t understand your question? Do you want to know how to bind off your stitches at the end?

  • @annehowieson8418
    @annehowieson8418 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can I ask what make of needles you use ?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sure Anne. I'm in Europe & use KnitPro needles and the same brand is called Knitter's Pride in the USA. Mine are Symfonie wood interchangeable needles and I think the US equivalent is Symfonie Dreamz www.knitterspride.com/d/symfonie-dreamz/interchangeable-circular-needle/en Hope this helps, Janine.

    • @annehowieson8418
      @annehowieson8418 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @craftfixblog Thanks Janine I am in Scotland so I will have a little look on Amazon. Thank you. Janine I have always been afraid of circular knitting and am so glad I have found your tutorials 😊 x

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@annehowieson8418 I was scared of circular needles for years too so I'm delighted to help. Let me know if you have any video requests. If you are lucky enough to have a local yarn store, I'd head there as they may well do KnitPro and you can see their full range of brands and they may even have some you can try out in store. Otherwise, I'd suggest just getting a needle to try first instead of breaking the bank with an expensive set you may not like.
      Amazon Prime do KnitPro & I've bought tips from them before. I can't see any Prime Day deals alas and unusually knitting supplies can actually be dearer on Amazon than elsewhere (pricing can vary randomly by size/colour too).
      Also my local yarn store replaced wood needle tips that broke on me after ages, and I'm not sure the same long term warranty applies on Amazon. But here are my needles on Amazon in case that helps (affiliate links):
      KnitPro Symfonie Fixed Circular needle - it's easiest to start with a fixed needle so there is no hassle with screwing cables on and off: amzn.to/3Y0bQPm
      OR
      Interchangeable needle tips (standard length): amzn.to/3W9od9h along with cables sold separately in different lengths: amzn.to/3S7GeDH
      Instead of a standard circular needle where the needle tips are permanently attached to the cable, interchangeables let you screw off the tips from the cable. This has many advantages e.g. instead of buying say 3 4mm circular needles in 40cm, 60cm & 80cm lengths, you can just buy 1 set of tips (the dearer part) and 3 cables. You can also knit multiple projects on the go with just 1 pair of tips by screwing them off 1 project and on to another (you have caps to secure the cable ends when the needle tips are off them). But if you're just giving circular needles a try, I'd suggest just getting a fixed circular first as that is simpler and can't come apart on you.
      You also may like to try out both a wooden and metal circular to see which you prefer. Hope this helps & happy knitting :)

  • @gill8779
    @gill8779 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    do you just cast off the normal way when you reach the end of your project?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great question Gill thanks. Yes - casting off is exactly the same. The fun part is there's no seaming up afterwards 😃

  • @jodiekingsley5181
    @jodiekingsley5181 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you close the please love ❤️ video

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry I don’t understand your question Jodie. Can you explain more so I can try to help? Thanks

  • @patticlaude1
    @patticlaude1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Help. Knitting with dpns a sock.knitting every row but the k it stitches are inside and my outside is all purls. What to fix that?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You should be just able to push your knitting through the dpns to have your knitting on the outside again. Here’s a video with more help for when knitting in the round on a circular is inside out, but it’s similar with dpns: th-cam.com/video/IaMKWitcvU8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fJ2rvwSEL-Yw534g hope this helps

  • @kimbergshoeff3516
    @kimbergshoeff3516 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a pattern for the pink beanie please?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you mean the plain pink beanie, that’s my free beginner hat pattern here www.craftfix.com/circular-knit-hat-pattern/ but if you meant the fancy patterned pink hat shown near the start (circular needle length bit) that’s Tin Can Knits Sitka Spruce hat tincanknits.com/pattern/sitka-spruce?g=2 That’s a paid pattern that’s more advanced. It’s all twisted stitches & I went wrong several times and had to undo bits, so it took ages for a hat but worth it! Hope this helps, Janine

    • @kimbergshoeff3516
      @kimbergshoeff3516 ปีที่แล้ว

      I meant the one with the twisted stitches, looks like a nice challenge Thank you so much for your help @@craftfixblog

  • @Donna-zt9ig
    @Donna-zt9ig 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do I take the hat off without getting it twisted?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you mean how to avoid twists at the start when you join to knit in the round see this bit of the video: th-cam.com/video/weL0KJva3lo/w-d-xo.html (that’s 1m45 in). But if I’ve misunderstood let me know thanks

  • @cherylelinsmith743
    @cherylelinsmith743 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You use 16 inch length for hat. Don’t forget to have a stitch marker, or you will loose the beginning of the row. Good she mentioned stitch marker.

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Alternative option to a stitch marker: the start of the round is when you’re back at your cast on yarn tail 👍

    • @cherylelinsmith743
      @cherylelinsmith743 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@craftfixblog Oh I know, but sometimes it’s easier. Plus one of my cowl patterns from Purl Soho has a decrease section and you have to add two more stitch markers.

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cherylelinsmith743 totally agree & I know some knitters prefer to always use a marker. I find them a faff so don’t bother for sections knit even where you’re just going round & round. But for keeping track of increases & decreases etc markers are a must!

  • @MollyCarmichael
    @MollyCarmichael ปีที่แล้ว

    My patterm says cast on 126 using the long tail cast on then starting with a wrong side row work in 1x1 rib stitch for 17 rows. How do i start on the wrong side?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Molly, if it’s a “straight neeedles” pattern knit back and forth in rows, that makes sense because row 1 is the wrong side when you use the long tail cast on. If it’s a knit in the round pattern, maybe that bit was copied in by mistake from a similar straight needles pattern? You knit every round on the right side. Hope this helps

  • @andilivia6
    @andilivia6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you use circular needles with a long wire for small projects like hats or is it better to use short wire circular needles for small projects and save the long wire circular needles for blankets etc?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Like so much in knitting it's personal preference. I think it's easier to knit hats with short 40cm/16 inch cables, especially for beginners.
      But it's popular to use long 40-60 inch cables for hats & especially even knitting smaller things in the round like socks. That's called the 'magic loop' technique.
      If your cable is just a bit too long, e.g. 32 inch instead of 24 inch for a hat, you can also just yank out the extra bit at a random place in each round. It's a bit annoying but it works!
      Personally, I use interchangeable circular needles, so I can switch between short and long wires depending on the project. For example, when knitting a sweater in the round, I usually start with a 24 inch cable at the neck, then increase to a 32 inch cable when I have too many stitches for the yoke, and use a short cable (or a very long one with magic loop) for the sleeves. But some knitters might just use 1 32 inch cable for the entire sweater. It depends what you like, and which supplies you have to hand. 🙂

    • @andilivia6
      @andilivia6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@craftfixblog awesome thank you! I just bought my first pair of needles.

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool! What needle did you get & what are you going to knit?@@andilivia6

    • @andilivia6
      @andilivia6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@craftfixblog i got the chiagoo red lace and I would love to make a blanket with them. I just started crocheting recently and I love it so I can't wait to learn knitting too

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andilivia6 wow fancy! I've a list of first knitting project ideas here: www.craftfix.com/first-knitting-project-ideas/ Heads up: crochet is much quicker than knitting, so knitting a large blanket takes AGES!
      It's nice to get the hang of knitting with some small projects first, which don't take too long, so you don't get put off - especially if you're used to the speed of crochet.
      Once you know the basics, knitting a hat is a great next step. And then you can tackle your blanket or a sweater with confidence, and knit a whole world of stuff! 😊I've got some knitting vs crochet guides here that might be of interest: www.craftfix.com/category/knitting-vs-crochet/
      Hope this helps & happy crafting, Janine.

  • @dusky7611
    @dusky7611 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if i want to make like 16 stitches? It's not that long to go from one needle to another.. I don't get it

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      If you want to knit an extra small tube like that you need to use either a set of double pointed needles (DPNs) or a long circular needle (32 inch plus) with the magic loop technique instead. If you’ve never knit in the round, I’d suggest knitting a hat with a 16 inch circular like in this demo first though as that’s easiest to get the hang of it. Hope this helps, Janine

  • @minoosrivastava8159
    @minoosrivastava8159 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do we not change the needle no. for border n the rest of the body??

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      That depends on the pattern Minoo. My beginner hat pattern just uses 1 needle www.craftfix.com/circular-knit-hat-pattern/ but many in the round patterns would start with a smaller needle for the rib and then switch to the main larger needle for the stockinette.
      This tutorial focuses on joining in the round which is the most complicated bit. Changing needle size is similar to straight needles. You pick up the new needle in your right hand at the start of the round and just start knitting on to that. At the end of the round all stitches will be on the new needle.
      Would you like a video to show how to switch to a different circular needle size?

    • @minoosrivastava8159
      @minoosrivastava8159 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@craftfixblog Thanks a lot. Would like a video related to it. Sure😊

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      I've just added a quick video showing how to change circular needle size at th-cam.com/video/2kTxi6Y3CYk/w-d-xo.html @@minoosrivastava8159

    • @minoosrivastava8159
      @minoosrivastava8159 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot😊

  • @MrsGump
    @MrsGump 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Whats the name of the pattern, or do you have a link, for the hat at the very beginning with the diamond type pattern on it? :)
    ETA - I think I found it, the Sitka spruce hat by tin can Knits?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes that’s the Sitka spruce hat. I love it but it’s full of twisted stitches & I went wrong several times so it took ages! So I’d recommend it for experienced knitters rather than beginners. Hope this helps, Janine

    • @MrsGump
      @MrsGump 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@craftfixblog I've already bought the pattern lol, I'll have a look at it n see if I think I'm up to giving it a go! Otherwise I'll just put it on hold as that special project I'm aiming to get good enough to make for next winter!!
      Love ur channel btw! I'm a crocheter who decided in Jan that I was going to teach myself to knit as I've always preferred the look of knitting & always coveted knit lace work. I do crochet lace work in really fine sz 40 yarns but it's knitted lace shawls etc that I've always loved.
      Anywho, enough of my rambling lol, ur channel.is fab, you show what ur doing & explain it really clearly - so you've def improved my knitting so big thank you 😃❤️

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @MrsGump thanks so much & let me know if you have any video requests.😊 wow fine crochet lace takes serious skills so I’m sure you’ll end up sporting a splendid Sitka hat 👏 it’s a popular well written pattern & makes a super warm hat that looks great. With all your crochet lace work you’re well used to following charts & knitting with worsted/aran means it’s not too slow, it’s lovely when you can both knit + crochet so you can make any pattern you like and even mix the 2 sometimes. Have fun!

  • @lai4633
    @lai4633 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best! Thanks!

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw thanks glads it was helpful

  • @knittingwithsherylandfamily
    @knittingwithsherylandfamily 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks I’m starting a new project baby hat

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Aw how lovely :) if it’s for a new baby a 16 inch circular could be a bit long, so if it’s not working well you could use double pointed needles or else a long circular (40+ inch) with magic loop technique to knit baby hats instead

    • @knittingwithsherylandfamily
      @knittingwithsherylandfamily 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@craftfixblog thank you so much

  • @mairiify
    @mairiify 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nobody shows what you do when you come to the end of row marker?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I show the end of round 1 stockinette here: th-cam.com/video/weL0KJva3lo/w-d-xo.html and the end of a rib round here: th-cam.com/video/weL0KJva3lo/w-d-xo.html. You just keep on knitting - that's the best bit! 😃 Hope this helps

  • @emilygriffiths7179
    @emilygriffiths7179 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your needles. Where do you get them from. :)

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Emily. I'm in Europe & use KnitPro Symfonie wood interchangeable circular needles which are sold as Knitter's Pride Dreamz in North America www.knitterspride.com/a/symfonie-dreamz/en . I think they are also quite similar to KnitPicks interchangeables too www.knitpicks.com/needles/interchangeable-needles/c/300312 You need the "special" short tips to make a short 16 inch (40cm) circular shown in this demo.
      If you're just getting started with circulars, I'd try a fixed circular needle first (e.g. 16 inch, 5mm thick approx to knit a hat) as it's easier & your needle tips can't come loose etc. The brands above all do fixed versions too, in both wood and metal. Or there's plenty of other good brands e.g. Addi, Clover etc.
      I would stick to reputable knitting needle brands for circulars, rather than cheap ones from grocery/general stores or on amazon etc, because a smooth cable join makes the world of difference. If you try a poor quality circular needle first, it could put you off big time! Hope this helps, Janine.

    • @emilygriffiths7179
      @emilygriffiths7179 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@craftfixblog Thank you so much. I have been knitting for a while now and have made quite a few jumpers and projects like that. I only actually started knitting to be close to my nan when she got Ill she was actually the one who taught me to knit. But I always just used straight needles.
      Thank you so much for the help. I love your videos they are so helpful too. And you always have such a positive can do attitude which encourages me and I’m sure lots of others. Thank you for your hard work. 💜

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah that's so lovely that you started knitting because of your nan. ❤️ And your kind words mean a lot to me thanks. I'm very new to making videos, so it's a big learning curve!
      I still knit jumpers back & forth in pieces too, just with a circular now. It's lovely being able to knit in the round too though, so you can knit ALL THE THINGS! 🥳
      If you have any questions or would like to see a video on anything else, let me know.

    • @emilygriffiths7179
      @emilygriffiths7179 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@craftfixblog Thank you so much. Please keep making the videos they are so helpful. I don’t want you to overwork yourself obviously that’s the last thing I would want, but I love watching them. The way you make your videos at the moment put my mind at ease a lot.
      I’m still relatively new to knitting so there is a lot I still don’t know, but maybe in time it will improve. I think i have been knitting for about a year now.
      Can I ask how long you have been knitting for? I don’t want to be rude. 🧶

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      ​ @Emily Griffiths I learned to knit as a child & I came back to it as an adult about 10 years ago. You have come a long way in a year, already knitting jumpers etc. 👏So think of all you can do that you couldn't a year ago. All knitting can be broken down to knit and purl stitches at its most basic, so once you know those, you can knit anything in time.
      There's always more to learn in knitting but that's part of the magic keeps things interesting. I interviewed a lady who has been knitting for 75 years about knitting for movies recently & even she is still learning new tricks 😄 www.craftfix.com/banshees-of-inisherin-knitting/

  • @EnidBailey-b2r
    @EnidBailey-b2r หลายเดือนก่อน

    Magic loop?

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve a magic loop tutorial here:
      th-cam.com/video/qtQNN6IDfhA/w-d-xo.html

  • @dawnweber7280
    @dawnweber7280 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm having problems knitting on the round knit two purl too it just comes out all wonky

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Dawn, what do you mean by wonky? How many rounds have you done? Does it just look a bit strange or is there a twist in your tube?

  • @sophiacherrington6765
    @sophiacherrington6765 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doing it too fast for me I still don't get it

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Which part are you confused about Sophia? Have you tried playing the video at a slower speed?

    • @sophiacherrington6765
      @sophiacherrington6765 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@craftfixblog just crocheting need slow motion for me too fast

    • @sophiacherrington6765
      @sophiacherrington6765 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@craftfixblog ok

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry was your comment meant for one of my crochet videos instead? If it’s about this knitting in the round one, playing the video at half speed might help. Press the cog and then change playback speed to 0.5x to do that. Otherwise, are you stuck on step 1) the cast on 2) joining to make a circle or 3) knitting round 1?

  • @aneesai241
    @aneesai241 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Why do you say to knit “as usual” if this is a beginner tutorial and I have never knit before 😭😭

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sorry for any confusion. Knitting in the round is something you move on to when you already know how to do the basic knit stitch etc. So it’s a beginners tutorial for the knit in the round technique rather than for someone who has never knit a stitch at all. I don’t have tutorials for learning to knit from scratch yet but there are tons on TH-cam. Search for how to do the knit stitch, how to cast on in knitting for complete beginners etc

    • @aneesai241
      @aneesai241 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@craftfixblog oh okay thanks, sorry about that. I was able to slow down the video and understand what you were doing. I am new to knitting and have circular needles so that is why I started here.

    • @craftfixblog
      @craftfixblog  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ it’s cool you are starting with a circular needle. While most “learn to knit” first steps videos will show traditional straight needles, you can follow any of those. Because you can use a circular needle for ALL knitting, not just to knit in the round. I’ve a video showing how to use a circular to knit back and forth in rows instead of traditional straight needles here th-cam.com/video/4HNwU0CX1Vs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=akXkcU3sTtp31yw8 Now it’s not a learn to knit video either, but it might be useful to you just to see how you can substitute the straight needles you see in total beginner knitting videos with your circular needle. just think of your circular as mittens on a string! So you basically still have a pair of traditional knitting needles, it’s just they’re joined by a cord. Hope this helps & welcome to the world of knitting ❤️

    • @aneesai241
      @aneesai241 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@craftfixblog thank you that is extremely helpful! I will check it out the video asap. I appreciate your explanation 💗