[Kathieh]

If a pattern says knit in the round is it possible to do it normal way with two needles, I cant get the hang of four needles, and so many patterns say in the round

 

[HandyFamily]

You can knit in the round either with a set of dpn's (5) or with circular needles - you can't really do it with 2 straight needles.

For me dpn's work for very small circles, for everything else using circulars is so much easier.

 

[mirl56]

depending on the pattern and what you're making, it may be fairly easy to convert it to flat knitting.

Do you have a particular pattern in mind?

 

[run4fittness]

Like mirl56 said, it is possible to convert most patterns into a flat pattern. Sometimes you need to add a couple of extra stitches for the seams, etc.

 

[Jessica-Jean]

You'll also need to reverse the alternate rounds/rows - purl will become knit, and knit purl. It's just easier, in my opinion, to work patterns that are written flat flat and to work patterns that are written in-the-round circularly. Much easier on the brain!

 

[Pat lamb]

Have you try knitting with 2 circular needles. Cat Bordhi has Avery good video on josh to do it. I knit small hats for preemies and that way no seams

 

[knittingagain]

Depending on what you're making, a circular needle might be the answer.