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By: Kristi

Kristi — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:07:31 +0000

I loved this article and it will really help me. There is the hotwater bottle pattern I was looking at and asking whey that was not a circular knit instead of flat. I am going to try to convert it. We shall see how that goes.

Also, I have a question about the circular directions. Shouldn’t this row be stated differently?
Circular Row 2 and all WS rows: *p3, k8, p3, k8; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3.

When your circular knitting shouldn’t it state Row 2 and all even rows? I think talking WS rows would really confuse new knitters.

Thanks so much for taking the time to talk about all the important yarning issues. It is great to have experience talk and save me from always learning the hard way!!!

By: Grace

Grace — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:50:25 +0000

I respectfully disagree that all bulky/heavy items should be knit flat and seamed. Seams add even more bulk in large gauge projects and can be uncomfortable to wear. If you are really concered about maintaining a garments shape, try adding a fake seam at the sides (a la Elizabeth Zimmerman) and add a row of crochet slip stitches along the shoulders and/or neckline seams.

Laura says: You’re absolutely right — many bulky items are designed to be knit in the round and are just fine that way. However, often a heavy (not necessarily bulky — think cotton or silk yarn as opposed to wool) or oversized (finished measurement-wise, not necessarily gauge-wise) item is designed with seams for structural reasons. Care should be taken when converting those patterns, as you may lose some structural integrity.

By: Laurie Smith

Laurie Smith — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:08:45 +0000

Thanks for the conversion information. I am a beginning knitter and would like to see more patterns using circular needles.

By: Sheri

Sheri — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:01:35 +0000

I have seen patterns for rugs that are knit in the round and then steeked. Could an afghan be done the same way?

Zontee says: Hi Sheri, knitting a pattern in the round and then steeking is usually done for pieces with a lot of stranded colorwork. If that’s something you’re doing with an afghan, then yes, you could definitely do it. Good luck!

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:15:57 +0000

Thank you so much for this post! I am getting ready to do a double knit mitten pattern that is knit flat and then seamed up the side, and I would rather do it in the round, so I’ll try it to see if it works. Thanks again!