What are circular knitting needles? Circular knitting needles are created with the same materials as straight needles – they usually come in bamboo, metal, plastic or resin.

Most knitting patterns, that are beyond simple knitting projects for beginners, require multiple sets of knitting needles, and many use circular knitting needles, too.

Quayln Stark. Callisto, $16.99 trade paper (152p) ISBN 979-8-88650-962-5 This valuable debut guide from Stark tells beginners all they need to know to get started knitting.

Knitting is a very popular hobby that mainly requires yarn and two knitting needles. We spoke to two professional knitters for the best tips and supplies to get started as a beginner.