"Join in the round" Knitting Example

brokensunbeam Says:

Nov 24, 2011 - Thankyou! I nearly ended up with a flat hat without your video! xx

Kaesi80207 Says:

Nov 26, 2011 - Thank you,  Your demonstration was very easy to follow.

mommafo Says:

Dec 2, 2011 - Great video, unfortunately I didn't correctly join when I started this cowl, I just started knitting. =\ Next time!

MsHiddenlotus Says:

Dec 8, 2011 - SWEET! Thank you so much for such a simple explanation and great demonstration on this. Joining in the round has been a nightmare for me!

mellygirl23 Says:

Dec 30, 2011 - So helpful! I ended up with a horrible gap the first time I attempted to join a round. This video was a life saver :)

GrumpyGramma Says:

Dec 31, 2011 - Thanks. This is great.

RobNan0823 Says:

Jan 4, 2012 - Thank you so much for the plain and easy explanation...I think I finally got it.

jugglingscarves Says:

Jan 5, 2012 - Thanks! That helps a lot. Every time I try to join I wind up with a funky gap. I'm hoping this eliminates that.

yolo22 Says:

Jan 5, 2012 - this is exactly what i was looking for. i'm embarking on a hat pattern for a friend, and didn't want that goofy gap at the join. thank you so much!!

scizessita Says:

Jan 5, 2012 - Brilliant! Are you the inventor of this technique, "unkoine?"? Thanks to you, for the first time ever I have myself a beautiful, snug, virtually undetectable join edge. THANK YOU!!!

unkoine Says:

Jan 6, 2012 - - Glad you like it! I learned this technique back when I was first learning to knit in 2003. I found it in a "mailing list" on the internet. There were no photos, just a description of how it was done. It worked perfectly for me, and I've never used another technique since. Nice, when it's right the first time. :)

rosechandhabura Says:

Jan 10, 2012 - You help me a lot.thank you so much.

livvi7691 Says:

Jan 11, 2012 - This is a really great video. Can I ask what the difference between knitting on circular and double pointed needles is? Can I used circular needles even though it says to use double point? - circular looks much easier! Thanks!

unkoine Says:

Jan 11, 2012 - - You can use circular needles on a project as long as it stays the same width from top to bottom. But, if you need to make decreases to bring it to a close at the top (like a hat), you will need to switch to double points. OR, you can use the "magic loop" method to finish up the top. OR, you can use two circular needles to finish up the top. You'll find other videos for those techniques. Good luck!

unkoine Says:

Jan 11, 2012 - - another option would be to knit the entire project on double pointed needles. Then, you would never need to change needles.

yardmouse Says:

Jan 22, 2012 - Thank you so much for being there! Very helpful and I'll probably be back as I'm a new knitter. Mary

Alimacasi Says:

Feb 4, 2012 - Thank you so much. :-)

stanbrinsmead Says:

Feb 9, 2012 - Thank you, that is really very clear. I haven't knitted with double pointed needles since my schooldays, but i shall try it again now. Your tip on how to start a new needle is great!

katbatten0831 Says:

Feb 15, 2012 - Thank you so much!! Simple and easy but I needed this :)

spiderlady56 Says:

Feb 19, 2012 - Thank you so much! I have looked through all of my books to find out how to do this and none of them had instructions. This is so simple that I can do it! =D I haven't tried double-point needles and I am just starting circular needles. Thanks again!!

milliejudd Says:

Feb 25, 2012 - thanks so much. this was exactly what I needed!

cathrtw Says:

Mar 3, 2012 - Wow, this is such a great technique and really well explained. I used the conventional joining method but always had a gap so unpicked it 3 times. Then i found this technique and am now much happier! thank you.

aihanako1 Says:

Apr 4, 2012 - all i can say is thank you soooo much,it was easier than the way the complete idiots guide was telling me to do it,thanks again!!!!!!

xraymdabm Says:

Apr 12, 2012 - Great video! I understand about the stitch marker on the circular needles following the join, but how would you place the stitch marker if you are using DPNs and picking up an unused needle to knit onto?

unkoine Says:

Apr 12, 2012 - I don't use a stitch marker for dpns, unless the project is very long or very narrow. I use the beginning yarn tail as my guide for the end of every round. If I'm making a narrow or very long project, I put the stitch marker just after the first stitch.