I have a pattern for a doll poncho and it calls for size 3 dpns with baby weight yarn. The poncho pattern has a 2 inch collar and sort of a V-neck then is joined together to form a poncho. After I knit the collar I am suppose to separate the 60 stitches onto 4 dpns (15 stitches to each needle). I knit increases on 1st and last stitch on each needle, purl across and repeat the above steps 3X until I have 92 stitches. Then I join and knit around. You can find this pattern here since I may not be explaining this very well.
http://majorknitter.typepad.com/photos/patterns/cimg2366.html
It looked easy to do but I am a novice and have never knit on dpns before. I’m sure this is not a good project to learn on but I’m detertermined. How do you knit on dpns without joining the ends? I can’t find any information on how to do this.
I was wondering if I should not use dpns and use a circular needle when it is time to join the ends? What length circular would I need with 92 stitches?
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Hm…you are reading it right, I think. You might want to think about using single pointed needles and adding stitch markers to mark where the increases need to be and then switch to double points when you’re ready to knit in the round instead of trying to knit flat with your stitches on those double-pointeds.
Hi,
A very nice pattern. Using dpn’s is almost like using circulars only more needles. You are always just using 2 needles, the others are just holding sts.
To NOT join the ends-put a marker or piece of different colored yarn to mark the beginning, then knit around the dpn’s until you come to that marker then TURN the work as you would using 2 needles (instead of keep knitting, turn the work).
Good luck on your lovely project. Hope this was helpful. If further questions, try http://www.diynetwork.com/knitting.I love the patterns there and there are tutorials also.
Good luck. Send a picture when you have finished your poncho.
I agree with khatya e, I would work with either single pointed needles or any size circular (unjoined, working back and forth) using markers for the places to increase until ready to join.
As for the size of circular when you are ready to join, that depends on width of the project on the needles – you should be able to determine this from your gauge and number of stitches or by measuring. I’d guess either a 12″ (sock size) or 16″ since it is for a doll, but just measure the width of the knitted piece once you get the 92 stitches on the needles and are ready to join. I’m sure it will look great when it’s done.
Best of luck, you can do it!
Peace,
Judi
P.S. Personally I try to avoid using DPNs any time I can; there are other ways.
ok your question is a bit fussy, if you don’t want to join then you need to work on either circulars or straights. Because knitting on dpn’s requires joining in the round.
My best advice is either work the poncho flat, or try to find a local knitting group or class and ask for help there. You can find local groups by searching on yahoo groups or you may be able to find a group on lionbrands website or another knitting site because most times you’ll find that they have a little section on site for knitting groups. Another good site is Meet Up. But it sounds to me like you need to get help in person.
Sorry I’m not able to offer more assistance to you, but I hope you find somebody who can help you with this. Good luck!!
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