I was wondering, when it comes to double pointed needles, or DPNs, do I HAVE to use dpn's? or can I just use 3 same size normal knitting needles, with the stopper on one end? Im worried about the kneedles falling out of the stitches, because I naturally prefer aluminum needles, and Im a beginner wanting to use dpn's.Any help? Thanks!~Bill S.
G You could use 3 straight needles (actually 4) as long as you're willing to transfer the stitches to another needle every time, since your stops will end up on the wrong end to continue knitting easilyCircular needles are an option, but a simple elastic band on the end of a dpn keeps the stitches in place if you like aluminum needlesI, personally, prefer birch dpns since the stitches seldom slip off of themThere are also WIP tubes (Work In Progress) available where you can store your work at the end of a sessionThe tubes have a slot for the work to hang out of with the needles inside the tube where the stitches are held.
