knit flat on circulars?

sayhellotoerin · 12-29-2007, 10:23 PM

Hello! Can I knit something flat on circular needles? I'm knitting a gigantic poncho on straight needles and it's getting tough on the wrists!!!...not to mention it's hard to keep all those stitches on the needles!

RoseFairy · 12-30-2007, 03:28 AM

Yup you can knit flat on circular needles, instead of continuing to knit in a round you would just knit back the way you came when you reached the end of your rows.

cmhoover1 · 12-30-2007, 03:55 AM

I actually find it easier on circulars. The straight needles put a strain on my wrist. I am especially fond of my Addi turbos and the new Fiddlesticks circulars. Once I found those, I just want to burn the stiff cables of the old ones.

Quiara · 12-30-2007, 05:30 AM

I only ever use circs anymore. I don't think I even own any straight needles... I use them for everything. ^_^

ironmaiden · 12-30-2007, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by sayhellotoerin

Hello! Can I knit something flat on circular needles? I'm knitting a gigantic poncho on straight needles and it's getting tough on the wrists!!!...not to mention it's hard to keep all those stitches on the needles!

I knit almost everything on circs (unless it requires dpns) - they're easier to hold (I knit English so when I let go of the needle to wrap the yarn, it doesn't drop and I don't have to balance it somehow) and can hold more stitches.

The.Knitter · 12-30-2007, 06:25 AM

Absolutely! I don`t ever use straights anymore. The circs let the weight of the knitting rest in your lap, not on your wrists. Once I started knitting with the circs I never went back to straight needles. Good luck and happy knitting!

vgemini · 12-30-2007, 06:47 AM

Circulars are the only way to go! They also are great for knitting in tight quarters (subway trains/buses) becqause your elbows are not sticking directly out. With circulars your elbows are closer to your body.

ignora · 12-30-2007, 06:54 AM

Ditto what everyone else said. I don't even own any straight needles...

starburst · 12-30-2007, 07:44 AM

Yup--I gave all of my straights to my sister because I have my denises and don't need much else other than dpns

knitpurlgurl · 12-30-2007, 07:58 PM

I only ever use circs anymore. I love them so much. I can't remember the last time I used single pointed needles.