Well then perhaps it's time to give circular knitting needles a go, which will allow you to learn the technique of knitting in the round.

I knitted on double-point needles, and I was amazed at how much faster the double-points are for me as opposed to Magic Loop or knitting with two circular needles, which i do a lot at the top of hats.

Grab your needles and prepare to learn some knitting basics all while creating your first project: a gender-neutral beanie.

Circular: Knitting ‘in the round’ is a technique which can only be achieved with circular knitting needles, which consist of two needles which are connected by a cord.

I cast 84 stitches on a 16-inch circular needle, and I knit in the round in plain stockinette (knit every round) until my material is about 5 inches high. You can make it a little higher if you ...