Novice knitter throw pattern ???

[dcdaport]

Started knitting a few months ago and I love it!! Looking for an easy throw pattern to make for gifts. Would like to use worsted weight yarn and have no experience with circular needles. Any ideas??

[suzeeq]

The circular needles can be used just the same as straight ones - when you get to the end of the row, turn and knit back over the stitches.

There's lots of patterns at www.knittingpatterncentral.com at http://dailyknitter.com/patternsdetail.php?type=AF and a few at www.knittingonthenet.com

[dcdaport]

Did not know that straight could be used in place of circular that tip will help me search for a pattern! Thank you!

[suzeeq]

For a large throw, they don't make straights long enough. Circulars hold about 2-3 times their length worth of stitches and it's more comfortable with the sts on the cord than trying to balance the straight needles with the increasing weight of the knitting.

[salmonmac]

There are also pages of patterns on Ravelry for worsted weight throws.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...n-easy-version
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...etweave-afghan
Circular needles are really no big deal. Just work back and forth on them and let them take the weight of the throw stitches.

[Shandeh]

Here's a video I made, showing how to do straight knitting with circular needles. Hope it helps!

YouTube Video