Circular Knitting for Beginners & Beyond : A Practical Guide to Knitting in the Round

Author: Atherley, Kate

Knitting & crochet

Published on 28 July 2026 by David & Charles in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 144 pages, 222 Illustrations
273 x 210 | 144g

A comprehensive guide to how to knit in the round even if you’ve never picked up a circular needle or double pointed needles (DPN) before.

Circular Knitting for Beginners and Beyond explores the benefits of circular knitting and why lots of knitters prefer knitting in the round – no more purl stitches anyone?!Discover all the circular knitting techniques and the tools you’ll need to get started including different sizes of circular needles; flexible trios and DPNs. Ever wondered what the difference is between an interchangeable circular and a small circumference circular needle? Then look no further, this guide explains it all.

There are step-by-step instructions for all the different knitting-in-the round methods including how to use two circulars at a time, small circumference circular needles and the magic loop method.

Expert knitter and author, Kate Atherley, explains all the methods in an easy-to-understand style so you can try out them out and choose your favourites.

Includes 10 skill-building projects for you to try including accessories such as a beret, cowl and mittens, that help you to build your circular knitting skills as you go.

There is also a section about potential pitfalls and troubleshooting so you can correct your mistakes and keep going. So, if you’ve always wanted to try knitting socks or a hat, or perhaps that seamless sweater pattern you’ve been admiring, grab this guide and start your circular knitting journey!