Learn how to knit with circular needles and the best circular knitting needles to buy – perfect for your hat and sock knitting projects ...

How do I knit with circular knitting needles? To begin knitting with circular needles, cast on as normal with the number of stitches required for your project.

Most knitting patterns, that are beyond simple knitting projects for beginners, require multiple sets of knitting needles, and many use circular knitting needles, too.

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