Thanks so much, your explanation of length needed for the cord needed to knit a baby blanket. I've spent hours watching videos and you are the only one.

I could listen to you talk about knitting all day

Since watching your videos Im a convert to circulars. Never lose my needle now. I can never thank you enough also for all the info on interchangeable needles. 😻

Hi I use the long cables when i knit tablecloth for my diningroom table. The biggest one i have knitted had over 2500 stitches in each row, so pretty big. I use needles nr3 and thin yarn. When finish i use it on a table for 6 persons. This is how some of us Norwegian get thru the looooong winters we have here. Knit knit knit and some more knittiing :-)

This makes sooooo much sense! Thrilled with your out-of-the-box thinking.

Just the video I need it! Thank you Stacy ! My next project is a sweater which I have to knit in a round I this info on needles and needle sets was very informative. I have already ordered the not interchangeable needles I need,but I will definitely check the sets with the different cord length .

Love circular needles, they are great for my hands since I have rheumatoid arthritis. Great video!

Hi, I like all your videos and I learn so much with you. I bought the knitters pride needles (2 pairs ) and I use them by following all your instructions. Thank you .

Longer cables (40 - 60 inches): I use these for knitting afghans, cardigans and jackets that are knit flat from front edge to front edge, and large triangular shawls (50+ inch wingspan). By using the longer cables for these projects I can see the stitches and stitch patterns very clearly and therefore more easily spot mistakes. This really is easier when a lot of stitches aren't tightly bunched up on a shorter cable (24 - 32 inches).

@chillbro2275

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your reasoning makes a lot of sense.

@CC-xy8nn

2 жыл бұрын

@@chillbro2275 also i like the long cable because even tho the stitiches fit on a 32, u cant really try on your sweater to see if it fits. ud have to take it off the needles onto scrap yarn, and put it back on. no thank u lol

@chillbro2275

2 жыл бұрын

@@CC-xy8nn wow that's a good point! I'm workkngon a pair of sleeves now, and they each start off with literally 3 cast on stitches, but i've got them on the two cables connected together. I've was thinking about shortening the cable, but your point has made the case to keep it as it. Thank you.

thanks for all the info on the interchangeable needles; appreciate all your input.

I asked a few questions about circular needles on another post, then I found this video. You've answered my questions. Thanks.

Ade's Ventures - Knitter's Pride and Knit Pro are the same company...Knitter's Pride sells to North America, and Knit Pro sells to the rest of the world. I find their cords to be perfect - flexible, slick, but not so noodley that it makes it difficult to slide stitches. I recommend these needles and cords with confidence, since they're pretty much all I use.

Yael Shany - like I say in the video, I'm no expert on hand fatigue (or any other body part!). Someday, I'd like to feature a guest who is an expert, like a yoga teacher or something, but for now I recommend searching KZread for a video on this topic from an expert. The only advice I can give, which is "safety first" - if you're feeling fatigue or pain, stop knitting until you feel better.

@JRMoody-yd2dc

9 жыл бұрын

I am actually an "expert" in that area; I write safety training for a living. If you'd ever like to correspond regarding ergonomics, RMIs, and musculoskeletal injuries as they relate to knitting and posture, I'd love to supply you with the relevant information you'd need to put together a video tailored to a knitting audience (since I know you've been asked more than once). There's more than enough to say about the topic, but not so much it would make an exhausting video interaction.

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

J.R. Moody - thank you! I'm still working on getting a local guest expert to appear on video with me, but I'll definitely keep your offer in mind!

Since the first time I used a pair of circular needles to knit a hat,circular needles have been my favorite needles. Circular needles cost you less because you can use it as straight needles and also you can do circular knitting with them. One pair,multi-fonctions.Personally I prefer long cord because you can knit something big with it and use magic loop to knit small things.Moreover,as it takes me almost an hour and a half from my appartment to my workplace,I knit a lot on the bus or in the subway.With circular needles I don't have to worry that I may bother people around me

Thank you this did help. I just bought a full set of interchangeable needles thinking i could do everything i want to do, but since it was not cheap i was looking for confirmation of my purchase.

Thanks for the video Staci! It is funny you mention the 9" circulars, because I just learned they existed and was just shopping around this morning for some. I didn't really consider how they may be awkward to use! I guess I will try to do magic loop (I have such a hard time with it!) again!

You describe that perfectly for me I want to start knitting now I will think about buying this kind of needles thank you

I use my 40 inch when I am doing a extra long infinity scarf. I don't like my stitches bunched up. I too also use my circs for EVERYthing. Great video

@chillbro2275

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I also have my interchangeable needle set,as you mentioned in this video this set has so much advantages.I don't even buy straight needles anymore :) But still I do keep some fixed circular needles because sometimes I knit 3 or 4 pieces at the same time. For fixed ones I prefer 24-inch cord.I even tried to knit a super large sweater with 24-inch cord and I guess the circumference of my piece is about 2.5m so I think 24-inch cord can be enough with all normal knitting

Dear Stacy First, I like this video even though I have been using the circular needles all the time. But you always ad aspects I haven't thought of . Now, since you mentioned hand fatigue, could you elaborate a little about back and neck fatigue from knitting and what is your take about the correct set up, or what do you find works best for you? After all, knitting and crocheting is almost addictive:>)) Thank you for all the work you put in making knitting even more delightful.

Yes! You know what I also love about circulars? When I throw a project in my duffel (I call it a duffel instead of a bag so I can cling desperately to my masculinity as I knit baby hats), I can just shove all the stitches onto the cord and I never worry about them slipping off the needle as they shuffle around inside. Circulars were also what made me hate knitting a little bit less at the beginning when everything was super awkward and my hands and fingers were everywhere; nothing quite like a straight needle banging into the arm of your chair every time you knit a stitch.

I love the interchangeable sets. I haven't invested yet as I need to ensure they are nickel free. Can you recommend a set?

Have you tried the 8" sock circulars? I cant seem to work with what feels like nubs for needles

When you have these really cute little samples, do you finish them after the video shoot? Or is the only for a sample? Do you keep the samples? Or toss them??

Very long circulars with magic loop are super useful for regular size sweaters, especially top down, I can try it on with the cable still in, no need to make a lifeline.

after some research the knitter's pride has a 16" cord set but that set only includes that size cable, so it's only for small projects. the chiaogoo's lace do not have a 16" cord and the other knitter's pride does not have a 16" cord. SO, which set can i purchase that has several needle sizes and cords from 16" to 40"? the only one that seems to have what i want is the addi lace and those are pricey.

When you measure your circular needles do you measure from tip to tip or just the cord in between? Im needing to knit a 1x1 rib stitch beanie for a like a 6, 4, & 1 yo & all i have is a 4.5mm 30in from tip to tip circulars. Would that be big enough or would a magic loop work? 0

I was just wondering, where do you buy your yarn from?

If you’re on a budget and don’t want to buy a bunch of different cords, I always suggest buying big - like a 40” - because it’s more versatile once you learn magic loop knitting. Large flat works, two at a time socks, even one sock at a time, sweaters...etc! You can use a 40” more than a 20 or 16 inch if you’re trying to plan your tools right.

Hi, I have been knitting for a while now but I have never had any experience of circular needles. I guess as my mam taught me to knit when I was about 8, she always used straight needles so I just did the same. However, after watching your videos (and by the way they are great) your voice is very easy on the ears and they are so informative I have bought the Knitters Pride 16" interchangeable needles. It has taken a few days to change from being a thrower (I think thats what I am with straight needles and I have to have the right needle under my arm) to the way you do it but I am over the moon because I have mastered it. I was wondering if you advise buying another set of needles to knit bigger projects on or whether I can just buy a 24" cord to attach to the set I have if indeed you can do that. As I am in the North of England I am unable to find anywhere that stocks Knitters Pride so I could have a look. Anyway I thank you in anticipation. Norma x

I love circular needle - have KnitPro set - and would not be able to live without it :) looking for a good set for a chunky yarn ;D - any suggestions???

I have a set of Knit Pro circular needles which I love but when I need to make smaller things, I dread using them, the needles are too long, I wish they would make shorter ones. For small projects, I use the "Clover mini wheel needles" that I buy directly from the "Rakuten" Japanese online store. You should try those, they are great for socks.

how can I organize my needles!! and knitting tools in general!

Hey, I found this video very useful! Thank you! I have a question: I recently got a set of used interchangable needless and I'm not sure how to measure them so I get the proper length. I know with regular circulars you are supposed to measure tip to tip, but it's it just cord length on interchangables? Our do I add the cord length to the needle lengths to get the tip to tip measurements that I need? And is it important if it comes out to, say, 21 inches instead of 20? Thank you so much for the help!

@verypinkknits

5 жыл бұрын

You want to measure tip-to-tip when they're attached to the cord.

I don’t use straight needles now, either. I bought a nice (quite expnsive) set of interchangeable circulars but while the pins are a dream to knit on, the cables are an absolute nightmare - like wrestling with a manic octopus! This makes it really difficult to keep the first row straight when knitting in the round. ☹️

Please I hope you make a video to explain how to knitting a jacket with circular start from the neck I mean not with the fourth corners

Note on the 40" cord...use that one for knitting mobius (per Cat Bourdhi).

addi needles when bought separately measure circular needles from tip to tip i always measured just the cord made it confusing i ordered a 16 inch but it was measured from tip to tip not the cord as a result the cord was to short i had to replace and get the 24 inch tip to tip

I have been having trouble with wrist lately. I have used circular needles but seem to go back to straight. I will start back to circular. Also, I had a problem with cord not staying on needles. Return to store.

Has anyone used interchangeable needles as flexible straight needles? I love my interchangeable needles but I dont like it when my ends meet when I get to the middle of a row.

Regarding interchangeable circular needle sets... I bought a seta few years ago, but do not use them because the cord uld disconnected from the needle as I was knitting, no matter how much I tried to make sure the connection was tight. I'm not sure if it was just the brand of needles I bought or whether I would have that problem with other interchangeable needles. I was really disappointed to buy a set of needles that are useless to me. However, if there is a brand that is especially good to use for this type of problem, I would be interested in getting another set. I think having good flexible cords is another important factor especially if I want to do magic loop. Any suggestions?

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

Elaine Boston - I use Knitter's Pride needles. Interchangeable needle sets have improved greatly over the last few years, and problems like that aren't really an issue with good brands. Other good brands are Knit Picks, and Addi.

I love circular needles for everything. I have a full set but all of them are 40". I think yours in the video were 48"/120cm, mine don't seem that long!! Anyway, I prefer to magic loop everything in the round, whether the project is large or small. I don't have the budget to buy big sets with all the sizes and cords, so this way I know for sure I'll always have needles that work for all my projects. Flat pieces the same. :)

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

daftthoughts - yes, I think the cord that I say is 40" long is actually longer than that...I'm really tall with a wide wingspan, and watching the video now makes me think the cord is longer.

@sanne27

9 жыл бұрын

VeryPink Knits I can sympathize! I'm 6'1" myself and mine don't go that wide. You could probably knit a tent with those! :P

was looking at the interchangeable needle set do u ship to canada....thanks

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

mscindy47 - I don't actually sell needles myself, but I provide a link on Amazon for the needles I show in the video. I'm sure you can find a local retailer who will ship to you.

I am new to using circular needles. How do you determine what cord length to use for a project.

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

Ruth Donaldson - I address this a bit in the video, but any pattern you're using should specify the length of cord to use, as the designer should have worked out the stitch count and gauge. It's pretty much impossible for me to give you a good answer to that, since the needle size, yarn weight, and stitch combination all play into the width of the fabric, which would determine the best cord length to use.

Wow, thank you!

I'm fairly new to knitting. I have ran into a simple but complicated snag. I turned my work on a circular needle in order to clip my yarn strings. I'm knitting a sweater. when I turned it back to what I thought was the right side, my working needle is now a pearl stitch instead of a knit stitch. Can you please help?

@verypinkknits

8 жыл бұрын

+BetteR Cassida - are you unsure if you flipped it, then flipped it back again? If your first stitch is supposed to be a knit and it is a purl, my guess is that you still need to flip it right-side out.

do you have a favorite interchangeable set that you can share? i know you do tutorials for companies so i would understand if u cannot. i wanted a set that included a 16" cord and would have considered addi but they don't include a 16". thanks

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

debra s - I give links in the video description fields to the two Knitter's Pride needle sets I show in the video...that's not just talk, I really use them, and recommend them both! Knitter's Pride makes really quality needles at a reasonable price.

@amazontrish

9 жыл бұрын

Just my input but check out the Chiaogoo's. I have their interchangeable lace tip set and I love them. I also love my knitpicks rainbow and Caspian sets but the chiaogoo's are my favorite and come with a number of different cable lengths. Check ebay or Amazon for the sets.

@SuperDee61

9 жыл бұрын

Debra, If you get the Addi Lace set (with shorter tips) it includes a cord to make 16 inch circular needles. I have a set and love it. You get needle tip sizes 4 to 11 inclusive and cords to make 16, 20, 24, and 36 inch or longer because an extender (to join two cords together) is included in the set.

I have a question about circular needles. I break the cords is there a reason for that or is this common?

@verypinkknits

7 жыл бұрын

No - that isn't really common. Good brands (Knitter's Pride, Knit Picks, Addi) should not break, and if they do, the companies will replace them.

The difficulty I find with circular needles is casting on and keeping it straight and not twisted. Any advice?

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

Meghin Rollins - here is my video on joining in-the-round, this should help you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qIGixbKIla6Yabw.html

Ok I have a stupid question, what are the cords made out of? Are all the cords made out of the same stuff? Also I have a pair of el-cheapos and was wondering if there was a way to get that curl of the cord to loosen up and straighten out a bit.

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

Tara Wood - I don't know exactly what the cords are made of...some kind of plastic. All cords are NOT the same! The inexpensive circular needles that you get from craft/fabric stores are almost impossible to straighten out and use.

@tarawood6538

9 жыл бұрын

VeryPink Knits but with the good ones are you able to straighten them out, or are they not so stiff??

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

Tara Wood - some people try to steam out or boil the cords of cheap needles to soften them or straighten them, I don't know if that works very well.

Eureka!! Thank you!! :)

I rather do straight knitting on circulars. How do I know which length of circulars I need?

@verypinkknits

7 жыл бұрын

If circulars are required for a pattern, most patterns will tell you what length to use. Other than that, I pretty much use 24" for almost everything flat I knit.

@mallorikerr4092

5 жыл бұрын

I look at how many stitches that called for or if I'm doing a basic knitted Afghan that doesn't actually have a pattern I look at finished width. Is it a lapghan, or a larger project. Scarves, socks, hats, most baby blankets 30 in or smaller is all you need. Personally I don't like magic loop knitting with socks so I only use double points there, and I haven't knitted a hat on doubles or circular needles to know which is better for that.

Someone may have already asked this but it just occurred to me: is there any advantage/disadvantage to only using the smaller sized (16") interchangeable needles with longer cords? I ask because I recently bought the regular size symfonie rose cubics (for some reason not being aware there was a separate 16" set) and then ordered a 16" cord because my first project was a hat, and only then did I realize the regular needles don't work very well with a 16" cord! So now I've ordered the 16" interchangeable set of needles...but still wondering why all interchangeable circular sets aren't the smaller size but with every size of cord?

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

Lanny Wilkerson - as you've discovered, you can attach any length of cord to short needles made for 16" cords, but you can't attach 16" cords to anything except the short needles they're made for. One could just invest in the short needles and every length of cord - that works. But I think most people would find that they prefer the feel of the longer needle when they are knitting something bigger (and heavier). The leverage is better on the longer needles. I can imagine that my hands would tire more quickly if I was knitting something big and heavy while using the short needles and a longer cord. That's my opinion - someone else might find that they are fine with knitting everything on shorter needles.

I am knitting my first baby blanket on circular needles.I thought I was doing Great, but to my surprise the back of my pattern is now on the front. I have about 10 inches complete. What did I do wrong the blanket is not connected. Please help.

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

Anita Walton - I'm not sure, there isn't really a clear answer...my guess is that somewhere you got the back and front of the work mixed up, and started working the pattern on the wrong side? I suggest taking your blanket into your local yarn shop, and asking them what they think. They can take the time to study it a bit, and get you back on track.

I'm very curious. Do you finish one project before starting another or do you have more than one on the go at any one time? BTW, I always find your postings very useful. Even if I'm experienced with what you are showing I still get very useful tips from you; things that I never knew about. Thank you so much.

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

Joan Barbier - I only work on one project at a time, finish it, then move on to the next. There are two exceptions to that rule - the first is shown in this video, the Log Cabin blanket. That project uses up leftover yarns, so it's a longer, ongoing project that I knit as the leftovers accumulate. The second exception is socks - I always have a pair of socks going, since they are so small and fit in my handbag.

@joanmariepat4221

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

Thank you for this. I think I have the wrong needles for a project I just started. I am knitting a snood for a 10-year old boy with a finished circumference of 10.5" and 14 3/4"" length in chunky #5 yarn. I just cast on 88 stitches onto a 6.5mm 32" length needle. Can I get away with this. Will it make the snood much wider? I really enjoy watching your videos and love the way you explain things. I feel a little lost as I am just going to use circular needles for the first time. Back to explore knitting after 30+ years. So happy to be learning, learning and learning. :-)

@verypinkknits

3 жыл бұрын

I think those needles will be too long for that many stitches, you will either want to use shorter needles, or magic loop: kzread.info/dash/bejne/on2axcGiZ92tlNo.html

@Jennifer-oz8ec

3 жыл бұрын

@@verypinkknits Thank you so much for your quick response. I am thinking of buying the 16" needles for this project. I am leaning towards getting a 16" length. Would you recomment 16" or 24"?

Hi staci, your greaat! New knitter so how do you change needles on circular?

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

lenci Lenci - if you need to change needles while using circulars, just knit from the old needles on to the new needles. Knit off the old needle in your left hand, on to the new needle in your right hand. Once you finish all of the stitches, they will all be on the new needles. That's how you can change needle size or cord length.

ok I'm new at knitting and when I use the circular needles to make an afghan I have all the stitches trailing down the cord, they end up separating and becoming loose, then when I try to slide them up the needle its hard to straighten them out, I am using Berat blanket yarn. Thought it would be best to use a bigger yarn since I'm new to knitting..Please help...someone what am I doing wrong?

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

+Ginmars1 - it's normal for stitches to slide down the cord, and if they seem to separate and become loose, they should regain their correct shape once you slide them back on to the needles to knit them. You may want to visit your local yarn shop with your knitting and your question...they may have more advice for you since they'll be able to look at your work. Good luck!

@ImGinaMarie

9 жыл бұрын

+VeryPink Knits thank you I thought I was doing something wrong they look pretty wonky and of course my cord is new too so its really curled!! Is there a way to straighten it out?

One of the reasons I like circular needles is because when I am ready to get back to a project, I won't have to look for a missing mate to a knitting needle. It is especially annoying when using DPNs and one of the needled in the set is missing! Now, I don't drop needles anymore either. When I am comfortably sitting with feet up and watching a video, I don't have to get out of my chair/position to look for my work and the needles!

How can I get my blanket on my circular knitting needle from curling up.

@verypinkknits

4 жыл бұрын

Here is my video called Why is My Knitting Curling, should help you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2R7la-gktLgf9I.html

what is the largest circular knitting needle? im trying to make a bit blanket

@stephanieboshnack6100

6 жыл бұрын

i would like to know 2 please?

@Enig_Mata

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephanieboshnack6100 I know it's been many years, but you can get a circular needle as long as you want if you use interchangeables. I have the Chiaogoo interchangeable set and you can buy the cord only for about $8 - they make up to 60" cords. If you want something longer, CG also sells these tiny connectors($4 for a pack of 2) so you can use them and join as many cords as you want.

When I started I was intimidated by Circular's and now that's all I knit with. Once you conquer the fear of it your good to go

Thank you this is very helpful. What's the length of the needle on the 24" circular. Is 24" cord only without the needle. I'm a true newbie :-).

@verypinkknits

5 жыл бұрын

The needle length can vary, but 24" circulars are the entire length, from tip to tip. Usually the needles are about 5" each, so the cord to make 24" circulars is 14".

@Sunshineindarkestofdays

5 жыл бұрын

@@verypinkknits THANK YOU! that now makes sense.

yo quiero todo esas agujas................como las consigo?

Wonderful tutorial about circular knitting. Where I can find the set?. I will love to buy it,...

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

patricia ovalle - I always list out (and usually link) everything you see in my videos in the video description field, just below the video. Here is the info I posted there: The 16" circular needle set can be found here: astore.amazon.com/verypinkcom-20/detail/B007WFKIS0 The Platina needle set can be found here: astore.amazon.com/verypinkcom-20/detail/B00O99S9UQ

@patriciaovalle1057

9 жыл бұрын

VeryPink Knits The Platina needle set is a wonderful option for me, thank you for the link. I just ordered it ...

Please,, I want THE free patron but I Cannon fined iT ?

@verypinkknits

4 жыл бұрын

It is linked right there in the video description field, here is the link again: verypink.com/2012/02/15/log-cabin-scrap-blanket/

Can you do a video on you knitters pride 16 inch needle set ? I would like to see what comes in the kit . thank you Staci great video by the way.

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

***** - I've already done one, here you go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYasy9Syftbggco.html

@PoohBah

9 жыл бұрын

Okay thank you sweetie ..I apologize for not knowing .

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

***** - no need to apologize. I have over 350 knitting videos, I don't expect folks to remember all of them! :)

@PoohBah

9 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. I need a 16 inch set so bad . I use the nickel ones in the normal sizes . Which one in the 16 inch you recommend ? I would like to try the knitters pride.

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

***** - Knitter's Pride makes the 16" circulars in lots of different materials, it's really just a personal preference. Here is a video I did for Knitter's Pride on the different materials they use: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYB_qJR8Ydmvo5s.html

I have arthritis pretty much all over my body, including shoulders, wrists and fingers (even though i'm young) and i learned to knit on straight needles. The relief when i discovered circular/interchangeable needles! It's all pretty smooth for my joints, my wrists only start to be a bit stiff after (roughly) an hour of intense knitting. Then i just need to warm them up and i'm good to go again! Btw, what cords do you use? I have the Knit Pro set, with the purple cords that come with it, but they are pretty soft and never straighten completely. I heard the Knit Picks' Caspian set had straighter cords, but i'm not sure i can obtain them for a decent price in France. Do you know if there's an equivalent in Europe, or even from Knit Pro? (i feel like i already asked this question, if yes i'm sorry but i can't remember at all if you answered! lol)

I do not use regular needles at all....I only use circular. Less work and no looking for the other needle. I like my short tipped interchangeable from the line that is being used...

Ilove your interchangeable set !!! i agree with you ! i also use circular needles but i dont have the interchangeable set whitch would make my life easyer!!! will there be any other giveaway for them??

@verypinkknits

9 жыл бұрын

I always have new needle set giveaways coming up, including Platinas (like I show in the video), and Platina Cubics (and DPN sets, straight needle sets, crochet hook sets - you name it!).

@4filia4

9 жыл бұрын

VeryPink Knits you are the best! !!

to join in the round, working yarn on right side right, round

hi can u make it in crochet tu

What is your absolute favorite go-to interchangeable needle set?

@verypinkknits

8 жыл бұрын

+Lauren Sargent - Funny, I don't think anyone has ever asked me that! Is it okay if I give two answers? Knitter's Pride Symfonie Dreamz interchangeable set (wood) and Knitter's Pride Platina Cubics interchangeables (fast, cuboid needles). I know I'm lucky to have a choice, because they're both very good all-purpose needles. I use the wood needles for very slick yarns, like linen, and the metal needles for wools.

@rens.happy.place.

8 жыл бұрын

VeryPink Knits thank you! That helps a lot :)

@robynegriffith

7 жыл бұрын

Lauren Sargent 89