Joining the round

There are several ways of joining the round and it is up you which one you use.Position the needles into a square shape, or a triangle if only using three needles, on a flat surface with the first cast-on stitches on the left hand side (needle one) and last cast-on stitches on the right (needle four). Make sure none of the stitches are twisted. Some people prefer to start knitting straight away, although this can leave a little hole on the first row. Other people like to swap the first and last cast-on stitches as follows:

Step 1

Holding needle one (pink) in your left hand, use needle four (green) to slip the first cast-on stitch onto the RH needle.
Step 2

Using needle one, lift the last cast-on st on needle four over the slipped stitch and onto the LH needle. You are now ready to knit.

Why not give one of these patterns a go?

Lacy Shrug Top Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 2.5 / 3.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- knit
  Stitch Techniques
Silk Party Top Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 3 / 3.25mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 5 / 3.75mm
  Needle Sizes
- 4 ply / Fingering / Sock / Sport
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Super Chunky Men’s Scarf Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 15 / 10.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- Chunky / Bulky
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- knit
  Stitch Techniques
- Purl
  Stitch Techniques
Cape and Arm Warmers Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 11 / 8.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 13 / 9.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- 4 ply / Fingering / Sock / Sport
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Circular
  Needle Type
- Moss
  Stitch Techniques
- Rib
  Stitch Techniques
Sirdar Chunky Shawl Chart Issue 203
Children’s Polar Bear Mittens Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 5 / 3.75mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Easy Men’s Hat and Fingerless Mittens Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 3 / 3.25mm
  Needle Sizes
- 4 ply / Fingering / Sock / Sport
  Yarn Type
- Double-pointed
  Needle Type
- Reverse Stockinette
  Stitch Techniques
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Cafetiere Cover and Mug Cosy Knitting Patterns

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- 2.0mm
  Hook Size
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Crochet Hook
  Needle Type
- Moss
  Stitch Techniques
- Slip Stitch
  Stitch Techniques