Circulars or Double Pointed?

[Supertheory]

Just a quick post to ask those of you who knit if you prefer to use ciruclar needles, or double pointed needles when knitting in the round (or in any other instance you'd find yourself using one or the other.

I use circulars for EVERYTHING. I don't use straight needles at all. Why?

Circs are more versatile: you can knit straight projects, or circular without having to go buy a new pair of needles.
Also, if you find yourself doing a lot of knitting, or working on large projects (or just with a heavy yarn), circular needles distribute the weight of the work evenly on both needles, so you don't have a ton of weight on one side or the other. This makes the strain on the wrists noticably less, and helps a lot if you find your fingers stiff, or your arms sore after going at it for a few hours.

Now, I don't use DP's. I've never quite figured out how to use them, and it seems kind of complicated. I'm sure it's not, and you just distribute your stitches evenly among your needles, but, well, I'm SURE I'd figure out how to screw that up...

So, Crafters, Circs or DPs and why?  

[Drowtung]

For most everything I knit with turbo circulars. But I must say that knitting on double points can be fun. When I really need to get something done though I always use circular needles. But if I feel bored and unchallenged knitting wise I use double points, just because it takes me a little brain power to distribute the stitches properly on all the needles.

What is also fun for me though is knitting socks and on two sets of circulars, it has the challenges of double points with the comfort of circulars. I am also learning two at a time socks circulars, which is also quite fun.

So even though I had to pick one on the poll my vote is actually both!  

[claviclebone]

I've tried using DP's before, it ended up with me tangled up in yarn.
Circulars are easier, well to me atleast.  

[Supertheory]

Drowtung

For most everything I knit with turbo circulars. But I must say that knitting on double points can be fun. When I really need to get something done though I always use circular needles. But if I feel bored and unchallenged knitting wise I use double points, just because it takes me a little brain power to distribute the stitches properly on all the needles.

What is also fun for me though is knitting socks and on two sets of circulars, it has the challenges of double points with the comfort of circulars. I am also learning two at a time socks circulars, which is also quite fun.

So even though I had to pick one on the poll my vote is actually both!

Two socks at the same time on the same needles? I can barely do that when I'm making sleeves!

You're going to have to let me know how to do that.

Also: Someone make a sock tutorial?  

[sonicrunner001]

Loom.  

[CMaSiriusgirl]

Am I the only one that chose dpn's? I love them because they can handle very small number of stitches very easily. I use them for most of my projects.  

[Sachiko13]

I use just about everything. I own mostly straights because they're only 1 or 2 bucks at walmart (i'm so cheap!), and use them for small projects like washcloths or scarves. I use circulars for larger projects like the cape I'm currently making for ren faire, or blankets. I use dpn's for hats, socks, stockings - i need to post a picture of my beautiful ren faire stockings: cabled lace seam up the back, gold band across the top, cabled heel flap....ah, I loved making those!  

[Adain-chan]

I used both. Some things you just can't make with circulars like purses. Trying to knit something cube shaped on round needles is difficult. Also most things small I'll knit on DPNs. It takes more coordination, but once you get the hang of using them they're easy. I know you can knit smaller things on two circular needles, but that's more expensive then just buying one set of DPNs.  

[tamaja]

I bought the book knit 2 on circular needles, something like that anyway. I got confused with the dblps, so I thought I would try this way. I only started one sock. Made is all the way to the heel and through the heel. But messed up so I tore it out. I haven't tried it since. I want to make a pair of tobbi socks for my daughter for christmas. Dont think I will make it. But I do love the turbo's for small stuff and I love my Denis set for the bigger stuff. I am also making from the top down sweaters for my son and hubby, I am almost to the arm deviding point of one of them. Can't wait to get them done.  

[KariudoMegami]

Personally speaking, I prefer DPNs. I've tried circs, but the wire kinda annoyed me, and I didn't like the transition from wire to needle. However, I've only tried knitting on not-very-expensive circs, and I've been told that it can make a difference. *shrug*  

[Violet Song jat Shariff]

I've only used circular needles for one project (a bag), and I have a set of DPNs, but I haven't really learned how to use them yet sweatdrop .

For the most part though, I stick to my straight needles 3nodding . I don't knit anything too awfully creative or anything so they get the job done.  

[Knit Happens]

I heart my Knit Picks circulars.

Too bad they don't sell 40 and 47" size 4 and above!  

[KingToon]

I have to say i LURV my denise circular knitting need set. Though i also love knitpicks circs. though i do use dpn for everything super small. I dont like straights due to the fact that are hard to carry around.