Circular Knitting for Beginners & Beyond

A comprehensive guide to how to knit in the round even if you’ve never picked up a circular needle or a double pointed needle (DPN) before.Circular Knitting for Beginners and Beyond explores the benefits of circular knitting and why lots of knitters prefer knitting in the round – no more purl stitches anyone?!Discover all the circular knitting techniques and the tools you’ll need to get started including different sizes of circular needles; flexible trios and DPNs. Ever wondered what the difference is between an interchangeable circular and a small circumference circular needle? Then look no further, this guide explains it all.There are step-by-step instructions for all the different knitting-in-the round methods including how using two circulars at a time, small circumference circular needles and the magic loop method.Expert knitter and author, Kate Atherley, explains all of the methods in an easy-to-understand style so you can try out them out and choose your favourites.Includes 10 skill building projects for you to try including accessories like a beret, a cowl and mittens, that help you to build your circular knitting skills as you go.There is also a section about potential pitfalls and troubleshooting so you can correct your mistakes and keep going. So, if you’ve always wanted to try knitting socks or a hat, or perhaps that seamless sweater pattern you’ve been admiring, grab this guide and start your circular knitting journey!