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Post by zed on Jan 30, 2018 15:26:15 GMT
What are dpns?  That's a good tip about starting on normal needles first. Leonor is going to help me when I have the time to give it proper attention. I might get up to the level where the knitting group can help me! |
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 30, 2018 23:56:06 GMT
Double pointed needles. you need to get or make some stoppers for the ends. That way you do not accidently loose stitches off the ends of the needles not in use or when you put it down.
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Post by carole aka craftywoman on Jan 31, 2018 13:12:59 GMT
I use circular needles for socks and they a short loop between them, but I actually use two sets, I learned from the sock book - 'from the toe up', I have also tried the DPN's double pointed needles and they are a lot easier than they look, but my preference is for circular, good luck:-) keen to see what you make - if its a hat some people use those circular knitting hoops
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Post by zed on Feb 1, 2018 9:42:04 GMT
A pair of socks eventually would be great! I thought a hat would be a good start, but I'd be happy with just short arm warmers/a tube to start with. I just don't even know where to begin to look and when I've tried i don't really know what I'm looking at! Leonor's kindly offered to explain it like I'm 5, so I might be able to make more than a knitted rectangle some time this year! It's good to know there are short loop circulars though |
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