First time knitting with DPNs

General Knitting
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This is my first time knitting with DPNs my question is. Is knitting with 5 DPNs the same way as if I was knitting with 4DPNs

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Yes, you just use 4 needles to hold the stitches and knit with the fifth needle off of each of them.

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Thanks your a big help I hope I understand the sock pattern I am working on