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Knitting with double-pointed knitting needles: 10 Easy tricks for neater results
DescriptionA massive list of tips and tricks for knitting with dpns. Read the full tutorial on my blog: https://nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-knit-with-double-pointed-needles-like-a-pro/ ► Link to the master class on how to prevent ladders: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-really-in-63533111 Twist and weave method tMore
A massive list of tips and tricks for knitting with dpns. Read the full tutorial on my blog: https://nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-knit-with-double-pointed-needles-like-a-pro/
► Link to the master class on how to prevent ladders: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-really-in-63533111
Twist and weave method to change colors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vig4RuEYYYU
Addi bamboo dpns: https://amzn.to/3wrHMwT
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This video focuses on many small and big tips and tricks to knit in the round on double-pointed knitting needls - faster, neater, and better. How to prevent ladders, how to join things in the round, how to change colors and join in a new ball when knitting with dpns, and all these kind of issues. I personally love knitting with double-pointed knitting needles but there is no denying it can be a rough start. This video is full of simple tips I found very helpful - most of them based on my own research and knitting experience.
0:00 Introduction
0:42 Never start a new needle on a purl stitch
2:30 Don't knit a complicated stitch close to the gap
6:22 Invert your projects to prevent ladders (sometimes)
12:35 Proper needle management is key
15:49 Join in a new color when knitting in the round
19:38 Knit with 5 double-pointed knitting needles...except
24:27 Best way to join knitting in the round on dpns
27:02 Slip stitches to avoid jogs
29:45 Knit with short dpns
32:32 secure this stitches
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