Need advice on learning knitting in the round

[salmonmac]

Working a hat on circular needles and then switching to dpns as Jan suggested is a good way to learn to work with dpns. At least you have a good knit base from which to work and the dpns aren't flying off on their own. Even a project done solely with dpns is easier to start if you knit back and forth for a few rows and then switch to dpns and knit in the round.

[Rainy113]

OK, thanks for all the replies! Are these circ needles good enough to start with: Clover Bamboo 16'' Circular Knitting Needle at Joanne's. I have Hobby Lobby and Michaels nearby too.