Knitting

  1. Home
  2. Hobbies & Games
  3. Knitting

Knitting in the Round with Two Circular Needles

By Sarah E. White, About.com

4 of 5

Working the Second Needle

Knitting on the second needle

Knitting on the second circular needle.

Sarah White

Once you've finished the first needle you can continue knitting on the second needle in the same manner. This time you'll start from what seems like the bottom of the stitches on the second needle. To get them to the proper position so you can work them, slide them to the end of the needle so that the "bottom" stitch is at the working end of the needle.

Remember to pull tight on your working yarn when you knit the first stitch on the second needle (and on the first needle on all subsequent rows). Leaving the stitches at the beginning of each needle loose can result in little gaps (known as ladders) between the stitches, which are neither attractive nor warm.

Explore Knitting

About.com Special Features

Scrapbook Technique Gallery

Use these ideas to inspire your own uniquely beautiful pages. More >

Price Your Collectibles

Find out how much your treasured collection is worth. More >

Knitting

  1. Home
  2. Hobbies & Games
  3. Knitting
  4. Knitting Skills
  5. Knitting Skills: Knitting in the Round with Two Circular Needles - Circular Needle Knitting

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.