When knitting a baby blanket do you have to use circular needles?
2007-03-19 16:33:17 · 10 answers · asked by social_blonde88 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Also what if you used straight needles instead of circular ones even if it says circular? Is there a specific reason for the circular ones?
2007-03-19 16:44:44 · update #1
Most likely you will want to use circular needles just because the number of stitches you need won't fit on a straight needle. If you don't have the size in circs, but do in straight needles, you can try casting on the maximum number of stitches you will have and see if they will fit before going out and buying new needles.
Another nice thing about circs vs. straight needles when you have so many stitches is that it distributes the weight more so that it's not as tiring trying to hold the needles.
If you have a part of the pattern where you actually join the round (make a tube part), you will probably want to use circs so you don't have to try to adapt the pattern yourself. It can get confusing.
Best of luck with the baby blanket!
2007-03-20 00:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by shortstuf_2 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A baby afghan knitted in one piece probably needs the circular needle because of the number of stitches used and the weight of the knitting. One of the things people don't realize is that not only is there a limit to the number of stitches you can fit appropriately on a straight needle, you also don't want that much weight on one side or the other on your shoulder. This is how repetitive stress injuries are created. If you don't want to invest in a circular needle then you need to look for an afghan pattern knit in strips or in smaller squares and later pieced together.
2007-03-20 05:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by mickiinpodunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to use circular needles... most patterns suggest circular needles for blankets because of the number of stitches that you will cast on for a blanket. However, you can use straight needles if you are comfortable with them. The most important part is that you are using the right needle number.
2007-03-19 18:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by maguilart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what pattern you are using, if it is one of those baby blankets that the baby fits into, then it is easier to use circular but if you feel you are advanced enough to sew the sides together, then you can use straight needles. If you have never sewn the edges together, be sure to find out how to do it properly or it will be a mess.
2007-03-19 21:02:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how you could fit a whole blanket on one straight needle. They suggest circulars because you can distribute the blanket onto the cord easily. Check out walmart, they sell knitting stuff for pretty cheap.
2007-03-20 08:19:56 · answer #5 · answered by Be Still and know He's God 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
circular were suggested probably because of the large number of stitches and it would be easier on your wrist and youll have more room on the circular to work.
2007-03-20 12:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by hot_hermione 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd try the circle needles...i'm making a blanket right now using them and its great! i dont have to scrunch up all my yarn on my needles. they are a little tricky to get started with though...
2007-03-20 03:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by Nay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is everyone laughing when EoS has clearly sweater'd over this very serious Q? Put a sock in it, you lot!
2016-03-29 07:32:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the pattern calls for it. the pattern will always tell you what size and type.
2007-03-19 16:37:52 · answer #9 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you dont HAVE to
2007-03-22 17:05:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋