quilt1950

I'm not a knitting expert, but aren't 24 inch circular needles too long to make a preemie hat? Perhaps I don't understand how you use them. We talked about double pointed needles, but thought the easiest pattern would be to knit a flat hat and sew up a seam.

quilt1950

OH, I like this afghan idea. I'll suggest that.

citruscountyquilter

I knit 3 needle patterns and use bamboo double pointed needles. I was used to using metal ones and when I went to buy a set all they had was bamboo so bought those. I really like those much better.

Would they consider a wooden needle a weapon? I'm assuming that is why you need plastic rather than metal.

citruscountyquilter

I don't know where you live but if it is in a cold climate then mittens are a good option too. There are patters for two needle mittens that are easy to make. When I taught people how to knit I used a two needle mitten pattern. It has everything you need to know. Knit and Perl in the ribbing, increasing and decreasing for the thumb and tip of mitten, sewing up a seam plus they are small enough project it doesn't take forever to get them done. Shelters where it gets cold can always use mittens.

quiltsRfun

You can knit a flat piece with circular needles. Just don't join the stitches and knit back and forth. I was formerly a knitting instructor and taught many people to knit that way. 24 inch is the the least awkward, 16 inch too short and 36 inch too long.