Jogless Stripes While Knitting in the Round

When kitting in the round, sometimes you change colors for stripes. To avoid the "jog" that occurs when you start the new color, do this: At the beginning of the round where the new color starts, go ahead and drop the old color and start knitting with the new color. After finishing the first row of the new color: SLIP THE FIRST STITCH on the second round as if to purl, and then continue knitting. Here is a video demonstrating this technique: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhbjcQjXw8g&list=PLCA62A5AB7F53FB9E&index=8&feature=plpp_video

Smooth Circular Joins

One way to make a smooth join when knitting in the round is to cast on 1 extra stitch. When joining the circle, knit the first and last stitches together.

Connecting Circular Knitting

To connect circular knitting, use “bulldog” type clips or snap type clothespins. After casting on, clip the stitches every few inches so the stitches will all hang downward and you can connect your circle being confident it will not become a mobius piece unintentionally.

Knitting With Circulars

If you are a tight knitter and sometimes have trouble on circulars getting your stitches to move up to the left needle tip, interchangeable needles are made for you. The needle on the right determines the gauge of your project so you can use a smaller needle on the left and have those stitches slide easily. You’ll knit faster and your hands will appreciate the break.