Things You'll Need:
- Circular needle in correct size and length
- Yarn
- Pattern
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Step 1
Choose the right size of circular needle. You will need the same size that is called for in the pattern.
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Step 2
Choose the right length of needle. Because circular needles come in several lengths---from 12 inches to 60 inches---you will need to decide the proper length for your project. Consider how many stitches you need to cast on, the weight of your yarn and the number of stitches per inch, or gauge. A good rule is to choose a circular needle that is slightly smaller than the width of the piece you are working on.
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Step 3
Cast on your stitches, but do not join your work as you would if you were knitting "in the round" on a circular needle.
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Step 4
Follow the pattern, knitting as if you were working on two needles. Knit from one point of the needle to the other. When you reach the end of the row, turn the work just as you would with two needles.
