►►► VIEW THE FULL BLOG POST: https://sheepandstitch.com/library/how-to-knit-with-double-pointed-needles-for-beginners/ Double pointed needles may seem scary at first, but learning how to knit with double pointed needles will improve your knitting game in so many ways. If you want to knit socks, mittens, sweaters, or even hats, you’ll want to master double pointed needles. In this knitting video, you’ll learn why these bad boys are necessary, how they differ from circular needles, and most importantly, how to use them! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 1. Why you need DPNs 2. Why DPN knitting is like taking a bus 3. Circulars vs DPNs - what's the difference 4. How to knit with double pointed needles step-by-step VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:09 Difference between Circulars and DPNs 00:54 How do DPNs Work 1:46 How to knit with DPNs HELPFUL RELATED VIDEOS: ➜ How to Knit in the Round for Beginners: https://youtu.be/_BNZx2Nt8Ng ➜ Top 5 DPNs Tips: https://youtu.be/LGEWafA6BuI ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Footnote for knitting nerds: Okay, there exist micro circular needles that are teeny-tiny and smaller than 16", but honestly, those things are crazy. I tried them once and my hands were cramping after fifteen minutes. I find them unpleasant, and I’d much rather work with double pointed needles for my small circle knitting needs. But if you're a daredevil, try out a pair of micro circulars and maybe you'll never need DPNs again. Who knows! Have at it! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_centeradd_user=sheepandstitch SAY HELLO ON THE INTERWEBS! WEBSITE: http://sheepandstitch.com SHOP: http://sheepandstitch.com/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/sheepandstitch INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sheepandsti.. . Music used in this video: YoWiLLLL: https://www.youtube.com/user/YoWiLLLL/ Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Joey Pecoraro: https://soundcloud.com/joeypecoraro
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