dpn
Knittingdouble pointed needles
Description
Double pointed needles (dpns) are straight knitting needles with points at both ends, designed for knitting small circumferences in the round.
Detailed explanation
Typically sold in sets of four or five, dpns are essential for creating seamless tubular projects like socks, mittens, cuffs, or hat crowns. By distributing stitches across several needles to form a circle, they allow for continuous knitting when the project’s circumference is too small to stretch around a standard circular needle.