Switch from dpns to magic loop, step 1:

How to knit in the round dpn. If you've run out of. Use one less needle than is in your set of dpn’s. Pick up your fourth needle.

With a darning needle slip each stitch off as if to purl. In fact, they used to be the only way to knit in the round. Put the first stitch back.

Once you’ve joined in the round, carefully place your stitch marker after the 1st stitch of the round. They usually have 5 needles, however this might vary according on the job and kind. At the beginning of round, work 1 stitch, place marker, then work the rest of.

Make the switch to dpn. The right (knit) side should be to the outside and the. When the needle in your left hand is empty,.

It's time to join in the round! Make certain that you are knitting around the outside of the tube you are creating. Clasp the first double point needle (the needle which holds your slip.

It’s a little different when placing stitch marker at beginning of round when using dpn versus circular needles. Then run the yarn down through the center of the hat, turn the hat. Continue to knit in a spiraling path around your work.