What length of circular needles for knitting on the round?

Hello again,

I thought it’s time I faced a random fear I have of knitting in the round. I’m going to make a scrap jumper but I’m not sure about what length needles I need? Should the length be the same size, longer or shorter than what I want to knit?

The pattern suggests 10 mm needles 24” + and 15 mm needles 36” +

Thanks again again!

Usually a length shorter than the item you’re knitting. You can place more sts onto the cable without a problem. Here’s a nice summary on circs
https://elizabethsmithknits.com/2024/01/19/the-basics-of-circular-needle-lengths/
and here’s an ariticle with a chart for stitch numbers and needle length that gives a general idea.

Good for you for diving into knitting in the round. It’s a fun way to work and it opens so many patterns to you. What pattern are you thinking of using?

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Shorter makes sense now you said it because otherwise there would be a pull. Thanks so much for the resource, I’ll have a look now.

The pattern is this one from Brenda lam

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Terific looking sweater and a quick knit. Enjoy working it with the circulars!

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Thank you!

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Let us know how it’s going and please do post a photo when you finish!

Looks like a lot of fun! And I suspect that it will allay your fear of working in the round. If nothing else, not having to purl (or not much) can be a blessing!