what size length dbl pt needles do I use?

[icandothis]

I have bought several pairs in sizes 6 and 8 to make a hat using these needles. I am now realizing that my needles are too short to make a hat. What length would I buy to make a hat (cap)?

[Vermilion Sparrow]

I've always used the standard size dpn's (I think they're 7 inches long? I never measured them..) to make hats. When starting at the brim sometimes I have to squish the stitches together so they don't fall off the ends, but otherwise I haven't had any problems.

Oh, I should mention that I use 5 needles rather than 4. I think it makes things a bit easier, since you don't need to cram as many stitches onto each needle, and also since your needles are making a square rather than a triangle, they are easier to manipulate.

[suzeeq]

Depending on how many sts for a hat, you may need to buy circulars instead and that way you won't have to worry about sts falling off.

[icandothis]

I've always used the standard size dpn's (I think they're 7 inches long? I never measured them..) to make hats. When starting at the brim sometimes I have to squish the stitches together so they don't fall off the ends, but otherwise I haven't had any problems.

Oh, I should mention that I use 5 needles rather than 4. I think it makes things a bit easier, since you don't need to cram as many stitches onto each needle, and also since your needles are making a square rather than a triangle, they are easier to manipulate.

I AM A BEGINNER, BUT I HAVE READ ALOT OF "HELP" WITH THE SAME ISSUES....NO ONE EVER SAID I COULD USE MORE THAN 3 NEEDLES...THIS IS GENIUS. ALSO, I AM USING SIZE 8 INSTEAD OF 7'S.....ALL GOOD.....I REALLY CAN DO THIS (I HOPE)
WORRIED ABOUT IF I DROP A STITCH THOUGH......
THAT'S WHY I THINK I SHOULD GET LONGER NEEDLES??
I AM TRYING TO MAKE THE ROLLED RIM CHEMO CAP
APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE!!!
THANKS

[suzeeq]

You can use as many needles as you need to keep the sts from dropping off. If that means getting 2 sets of 4, you can put the sts on 6 or 7 needles and one to knit with.