Circular knitting needles are versatile tools. Since its invention a century back, it has made its way among the knitter’s trusted tools. And, of course, there are many valid reasons too. Circular needles are two-needle tips (smaller than general knitting needles, 4 and 5 inches) attached with cords that can range from 10 inches up to more than 60 inches. The same needles have multiple uses, from a pair of socks to your largest blanket, the circular needles work for both. The trick is that the same pair can be used to knit back and forth (also known as flat knitting) and seamless rounds (knitting in the round).
While the fixed circulars do not have the option of changing the cord, the interchangeable needles have the option of attaching and detaching the cords. The interchangeable needles allow you to customize your knitting needle to practically any size and length. Also, many knitting needle sets of interchangeable needles have connectors, to further extend the length of your knitting needle.
Knitting with circular needles is no different than any of your preferred needles. You need to follow the same steps of knitting- cast on stitches, knit and bind off. If you are following a pattern you get all the instructions but if you are designing your own project, you must know how to knit with them.
So, let’s take a look.
Knitting in Round with Circular Knitting Needles
Knitting a seamless round with circular knitting needles is very convenient. Cast on the stitches, distributing them evenly. The last cast-on stitch is the last stitch of the round, so place a marker here to indicate the end of the round. Make sure to keep your stitches even. Knit or purl (according to a pattern). Work until you reach the marker again completing the first round. Continue the rounds till you have achieved the desired length. Just remember to keep the length of your circular needles smaller than the diameter of the tube you are knitting, otherwise, the stitches will stretch as you knit.
Some knitters prefer circular needles for even the smallest circumference projects, as an alternative to double-pointed knitting needles. For that, you can work on two circular knitting needles. You need to cast on the number of stitches as required by your project and slip half of them into the second circular needle and begin knitting in the round.
Magic Loop
Magic Loop is a technique for knitting in the round the smallest circumferences, say, for example, socks, baby hats, etc. Use longer-than-average circular needles (say the 32 or 40 inches ones). Keep in mind that the ideal needle should measure up to four times the size (width) of your project.
Knitting Back and Forth with Circular Needles
Circular needles are great for knitting back and forth. The needle length accommodates enough stitches for large blankets, etc. Given the ergonomic nature of circulars, it distributes the number of stitches all through the needle length making it convenient for knitters to keep the weight on their lap and free their hands from fatigue.
Cast on your stitches. Let the stitches slide onto the cord. Hold the needle ends, and work across all your stitches. The trick is to turn your project after each row. Continue as the pattern requires.
To conclude, we hope you are inspired to knit with circular knitting needles.
Happy knitting!
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The major players in the large circular knitting machines market include Pailung, Mayer and Cie, Santoni, Tayu, Orizio, Hengyi, Wellknit, Jiunn Long, Fukuhama, Nan Sing Machinery, Santec, Sanda, Welltex, Terrot, Wellmade, Hongji, Unitex, Baiyuan Machine, Hang Xing, Fukuhara, and Taifan.
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The apparel manufacturers are looking forward to customized fabrics with complicated knitting construction patterns, which lead to high market demand.
The Companies are innovating their needle technologies to come up with the finest fabrics is stimulating high market demand in the forecast period.
Global Circular Knitting Machine Market by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023 Report “ Provides In-Depth Analysis Of Parent Market Trends, Macro-Economic Indicators And Governing Factors Along With Market Attractiveness As Per Segments.Introduction:Circular knitting machines is a machine by which tubular and seamless fabrics are produced using knitting with circular needles and shaping the fabric by varying the tension or length of the knitting stitches is called circular knitting machine.
It is a technique of knitting in circular or tubular form with curved or straight needles for making knitting stitches.
There are several types of circular knitting machines which produce long lengths of tubular fabric and quite often they are manufactured.
This report categorizes the market based on manufacturers, regions, type and application.Request a Sample of this Report @ http://www.orbisresearch.com/contacts/request-sample/2210445 The worldwide market for Circular Knitting Machine is expected to grow at a CAGR of roughly 2.0% over the next five years, will reach 710 million US$ in 2023, from 630 million US$ in 2017, according to a new GIR (Global Info Research) study.In the past few years, the world production of circular knitting machines is fluctuant, especially in China region.
In global market, the production of circular knitting machines increases from 29916 Units in 2011 to 31604 Units in 2015.
In 2015, the global circular knitting machines market is led by China, capturing about 65.30% of global circular knitting machines production.
