Learn How to Knit Flat Using Circular Needles

Circular knitting needles are very versatile, they are suitable for both round and flat projects. When you crochet flat projects with circular knitting needles, you have the great advantage that the weight of the entire project is distributed over both hands at the same time and not on one needle, as is the case with single knitting needles. Another advantage is that larger projects have much more space, with interchangeable knitting needles, needle size and cable length can be individually selected and put together. So you can put together the ideal circular knitting needle for your project.

Single pointed knitting needles are long and rather unwieldy. Especially if you like to take them with you and transport them. It's different with circular knitting needles, because they have such short needles and flexible cables, they can be conveniently packed in your handbag and taken with you. And because you can slide the knitting onto the cable, there is less risk of stitches slipping off the needle when you put the work down or take it out of your pocket.

Types of Circular Knitting Needles

Circular Knitting Needles consist of two short knitting needles connected with a cable. There are two types of these, the fixed circular knitting needles and the interchangeableknitting needles. As the name suggests, fixed circular needles are firmly connected to one another, embroidery needles and cables cannot be unscrewed. Knitpro offers a wide range of different needle sizes and cable lengths.

Interchangeable Knitting Needles can be assembled individually. With an interchangeable knitting needle set you are perfectly equipped for all imaginable knitting projects. As Knitpro, we also offer a large selection of many different interchangeable knitting needle sets.

How to Knit Flat Projects with Circular Knitting Needles

Knitting with circular needles is the same as with single pointe needles. For a flat project, simply crochet in rows, so after each row turn your work and knit back and forth.

You can also crochet round projects in rows and then sew the ends together, like hats or loop scarves. But with circular knitting needles you also have the option of knitting the project in the round and thus saving on sewing. This not only gives you an invisible transition without a seam, but also saves you valuable time. With circular knitting needles, the choice is yours. You can even knit entire sweaters without having to sew anything - so-called raglan sweaters. You can also switch from rounds to rows in a project to knit specific areas of a project.

"What is conceivable is also feasible" - Albert Einstein

Everything imaginable can be realized with our circular knitting needles. Check out our wide range of Fixed and Interchangeable Circular knitting needles and try your hand at knitting your next flat project with circular needles. You will be enthusiastic.

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