Using 5 needles

Winny

I cant catch on to using double point needles. I drop stitches at ends and have loose spots. Any tips for how to do this or good directions?

bevcustom

I highly recommend the Magic loop on a long circular needle. It works best for me, I dont get "laddering" or loose stitches with this method. Its easy once you get the hang of it.

CraftyLouAnna

I would suggest finding a method that works for you by practicing.   It does get easier.
When I finish a needle I move the stitches to the middle of the needle this keeps them from sliding off.
Needle tip protectors will also keep the stitches from coming off the ends.  Longer double pointed needles will also make it less cumbersome.  If I have
a lot of stitches I use a circular needle.   Socks and sleeves I use double pointed needles as there are less stitches on the needles.  There is also the magic loop for knitting in the round; I
have watched some tutorials, but Ive not tried it yet.  

WeepingAngel

I use rubber bands at one end when casting on double point needles or else I use a circular needle and a double point one to cast on (European style) because it saves heaps of time.

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2018-4-9 13:00
I would suggest finding a method that works for you by practicing.   It does get easier.
When I fini ...

Thank you. :D

softdough

I try to avoid double pointed needles too. Magic loop is much easier for me.

toomuchreading

If you are insistent on using double points, I would suggest putting either rubber bands or point protectors on those needles you are not using.  That will keep your stitches on your needles.  When moving from one to the next needle, make sure you tighten your wool between the two needles.  Your stitches should even out when you block your work.  I always had trouble with double points and this helped me, but when I moved over to magic loop, no more problems.  I use magic loop for everything now instead of double points.

allegra

I use a circular needle.Socks and sleeves magic loop :D

claratejeteje

You should practice and practice and practice. To avoid dropping stitches at ends, take care of putting them at the center of the needle when you change of needle, this is only a matter of method.

PatternSquirrel

I really like double points. The thing is to knit tightly enough to keep the stitches from sliding off the needle. Using,5 is definitely better than 4. I dont have a problem with ladders but if you do you can knit one extra stitch on each needle each round so that the junction moves over every round. You might find that wood or bamboo is a better choice for you if you are having stitches slip of as they grab better. If you truely hate them there are some really small fixed circulars available. I switched to them when my kids were babies as they were always pulling the dpns out of my work:@ but you have more flexibility with dpns