Help with double pointed needle project

General Knitting
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I’m embarking on my first dpn project. It is an afgan that is constructed in squares. My problem is not in using dpn as I have practiced the technique. This pattern calls for casting three stitches on each of four needles to start the center of a square. I cannot seem to start off using so few stitches. Everything gets tangled and I cannot accomplish even one round. I seem able to manage even five stitches per needle. What is happening? Why is it so difficult to manage with three? Very frustrated. Thanks for any help you can give.
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PS This is my first post to any forum anywhere, anytime. I am not very computer savvy to say the least.
Thanks again.

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Could you try starting with 4 stitches on 3 needles and then switching to 4 needles after you increase the number of stitches? It’s hard when you have so few stitches, the needles want to slide out.

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Exactly what I do. :wink:

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I co sts to one needle, then put half on another and use a 3rd needle to knit with. After several rounds and an increase in stitches, it’s easier to add the 4th (and 5th if you use it) needle and rearrange the sts.