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Circular knitting facts for kids

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A tube knitted on a circular needle

Circular knitting or knitting in the round is a form of knitting that creates a seamless tube. It is done with circular or double-pointed needles. Socks, mittens, and sweaters can be made with circular knitting.

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  • Doublepoints2

    Knitting on double points.

  • KnittingMadonna

    The earliest image of circular knitting, from the 15th century AD.

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