[Riatta21]

I have been so inspired by what I see and read here' that at 56, I would like to learn to knit hats and mittens for charity. What length circular needles should I get to make these items? I would hope to make things for ages kids to adult men. Thanks for your help!

 

[cindye6556]

If you plan on using the Magic loop method then you want at least 40".

This is one tutorial on how to do magic loop, or you can Google it, or go to you tube and search there as well.

http://tutorials.knitpicks.com/wptutorials/magic-loop/

Or the workshop here on forum has lots of useful information on magic loop as well. It is workshop #10.

http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-125742-1.html

 

[fergablu2]

Or you could get a set of 16" circulars and 7" or 8" double pointed needles. I prefer sets of 5, and you can get inexpensive sets of bamboo circulars and double points on eBay. If you decide to use the magic loop method, you really need to invest in a high quality circular needle, of about 40" long, though I've used 32". I like the Hiya Hiya and Addi brands.

 

[run4fittness]

I prefer the 16 inch circulars for hats and such. Easy to handle and not really large.

 

[Riatta21]

Thank you KPers for all your help. I'll definitely look at the Magic Loop tutorial and workshop. Addi turbo circular needles is what I've been considering.

 

[Stablebummom]

I prefer the 16 inch circulars for hats and such. Easy to handle and not really large.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Me too!I tired the 40" one and it drove me batty!

 

[Stablebummom]

I prefer the 16 inch circulars for hats and such. Easy to handle and not really large.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Me too!I tired the 40" one and it drove me batty!

 

[cbjlinda]

if you want to do hats from toddlers to adults which size needles would you use ? not the cord length but the needle sizes.

I prefer the 16 inch circulars for hats and such. Easy to handle and not really large.

 

[LindaRodriguez]

Or you could get a set of 16" circulars and 7" or 8" double pointed needles. I prefer sets of 5, and you can get inexpensive sets of bamboo circulars and double points on eBay.

:thumbup: :thumbup: That's what I use, and it's a good way to learn to use double-pointed needles since, when you switch to them at the very end, you're already almost finished and it's nowhere near as awkward as beginning a circular knit on dpns. (Though I prefer them for all circular knits.)

 

[baglady1104]

I like to use a 16" circular, size 7 or 8 for hats in worsted weight yarn. If using thinner yarn I use a smaller size needle. Hope this helps.

 

[Carol77584]

I have always had a hard time with double point needles. So for doing socks or hats, I use two 24 inch cables with what ever needle size the pattern calls for.

 

[cbjlinda]

thanks that does help.

I like to use a 16" circular, size 7 or 8 for hats in worsted weight yarn. If using thinner yarn I use a smaller size needle. Hope this helps.

 

[barbtobias2012]

I have been so inspired by what I see and read here' that at 56, I would like to learn to knit hats and mittens for charity. What length circular needles should I get to make these items? I would hope to make things for ages kids to adult men. Thanks for your help!

Lots of good ideas already, but another option would be to use two circular needles. That will handle anything from a couple of stitches on each cable to projects much larger than hats.

 

[gin-red]

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Me too!I tired the 40" one and it drove me batty!

I prefer the 32 inch, also.

 

[1953knitter]

I started knitting at 52, I use a 16" circular for all the hats I knit & you will have to use double point needles to reduce for the top of the hat. As for mittens, you will most likely need to the entire mitten on double point needles. I knit hats for a after school program for under privileged children. I try to donate 25-30 each fall. You are going to love doing this.

 

[sockyarn]

I all depends on the size of the yarn.

if you want to do hats from toddlers to adults which size needles would you use ? not the cord length but the needle sizes.

 

[Suesknits]

Learn magic loop from liat gatt or very pink knits... or just search on you tube for instructions and of course we are all here to help. Enjoy this awesome craft!