Knitting with 5 needles

Hi everyone,
I picked up 5 needles for the first time in a long while. But I’ve realized that I don’t know how to do it anymore. How do I avoid those big holes when I switch from one needle to another? Even when I pull the yarn tight, I still end up with holes at the transitions.  I suspect there’s a trick to it. After all, I used to be able to do it. Thank you so much for your help.
Uschimaus

Hi Uschimaus,

Hmm, I don’t know of any trick either, and I couldn’t find anything on YouTube either.
I always knit quite tightly.

Best regards, Marina 

I transfer the last stitch from the previous needle to the new one and then knit it off like that... it’s probably a somewhat unusual way to do it, but it works for me...

For example, with a ribbing pattern such as
1 knit stitch, 1 purl stitch alternating (or 2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches)
I always make sure to begin the new needle with a purl stitch, and then the stitch pattern looks nicer.

With stockinette stitch, fortunately, I can't see the transition in my work. Anyone who has a problem here can distribute the stitches differently on the needles from round to round - but then make sure that the beginning of the round is not shifted.
By the way, since I'm right-handed, the tip of the left needle that I'm currently knitting from (e.g. needle 1, counting to the left from the beginning of the round) lies above the following needle (needle 2), so the yarn doesn't get pulled apart so much there. It also makes knitting easier.

(Unfortunately, uploading a photo doesn't work - sorry - I don't know why)

Hope it still helps.

Hi, Uschimaus
I’d just relax and knit a “test piece” with the five needles—say, using size 3.5 needles—
don’t pull the yarn too tight—just start knitting. After a while, your problem will resolve itself—trust me. When you start again and aren’t quite satisfied with the result, you tend to get more and more tense—just give it a try!
Good luck

I can imagine that. Maybe that’s my problem. I’ll give it a try

Hopefully you’re right. It’s true—the more I try, the worse it gets. The annoying thing is, I’ve managed it before. It’s just been a very long time. That’s why I feel so stupid. I’ll try to stay relaxed
Thanks! Uschi[Image removed]