A Dynamic Collection of Patterns You Can Make With Circular Needles

Learn 10 new ways to knit in the round! Our dynamic collection of circular needle patterns is ready when you are as part of your I Like Knitting Gold membership.

For knitters, going in circles doesn’t mean getting nowhere—it means a fun, easy, seamless way to knit! For you, knitting with circular needles means working your favorite knitting patterns in the round, without those tricky seams. In fact, many experienced knitters find that circular needles help them knit more quickly and make knitting on the go—such as on a plane, at a game, or in other tight spaces—more convenient and enjoyable.

If you’ve never knitted with circular needles it’s not hard to learn—and you may never knit with straight needles again. There are so many advantages to knitting with circular needles, and not just when you knit round projects like hats. You don’t have to worry about the stitches falling off the end; you can allow the weight of the work to rest in your lap, taking strain off your hands, wrists, and shoulders; and you can easily adjust to using circular needles for flat knitting, too.

With these advantages in mind, we wanted to introduce you to our dynamic collection of patterns for Circular Needles. You’ll find a mix of designs here, for women and kids, from beginner level to advanced. What these patterns all have in common, though, is that they can all be worked on circular needles. You’ll find patterns to work from the top down and bottom up, patterns with pretty bows and lacy backs, and patterns for summer, winter, and in between. You’ll discover an adorable wildlife hoodie for your favorite child and a cute way to use up your stash of leftover sock yarn, as well as two Fair Isle sweaters.

And we can’t leave out the 700 + patterns you get in the I Like Knitting library, where you’ll find everything from home decor to stunning scarves to beautiful tops for every season and so much more.

We All ‘Heart’ Fair Isle

The Fair Isle motif makes a sweater an instant classic, and this one is especially sweet with hidden hearts amongst the intricate colorwork details. You can knit this Intermediate-level Hidden Hearts Fair Isle Sweater in three weeks and wear it from fall through the early stages of spring. With circular needles, this pattern is worked in the round, seamlessly from the top down.

A Touch of Lace

Designer Olya Mikesh loves to combine traditional techniques with modern style, and she achieves her goal beautifully with this flattering sweater. Worked in the round from the top down, Blooming Lace is an Intermediate-level pattern that you can wear with a skirt, jeans, or even over a dress on chilly evenings. Just the right amount of lace and eyelets add a feminine touch to this garment, and balance the clean stockinette stitch background. Raglan increases are used to shape the yoke.

Little Ones Will Go Wild

The classic children’s story “The Kissing Hand” inspired this charming Sneaky Raccoon Hoodie, and your favorite child will look adorable in it! This intermediate circular needles pattern is a seamless knit with big stripes on the sleeves and a fun color block stripe across the body, just perfect for making your raccoon face come alive with buttons. The hood is topped with little raccoon ears to complete the look. Too cute!

A Versatile Fair Isle

You can’t have too many Fair Isle sweater patterns, especially when this Ice Mountain Pullover design includes a bonus feature: a collar you can fold up for extra chilly days and fold down when temperatures start warming up. Worked seamlessly from the bottom up on circular needles, this intermediate knitting pattern will quickly become a favorite.

Covered Up in Lace

Knits to wear in summer? Yes! Using lightweight yarns and openwork lace, the Riley Halter Cover-Up is the perfect example of that. Alexis Di Gregorio seamlessly designed this cover-up for gals on the go. Combining a conservatively cut front with an openwork scaly lace in the back, this pattern is the perfect cover-up that everyone will envy.

Don’t forget, as well, that this and every pattern in I Like Knitting, comes complete with:

• A list of necessary yarn and tools you’ll need
• Row-by-row instructions
• Special stitch instructions
• Pattern notes
• Detailed, full-color photography

Whether you are just starting out with knitting or you’re an advanced knitter, you’ll find a Circular Needles pattern that’s right for you, and we’ll be right beside you, with plenty of tutorials and instructions.

Babes in Bows

What’s better than a classic sweater she can wear all year long? A sweater that’s covered in knitted bows! This top-down raglan Arabella Bow Sweater pattern is simple to make—a great starting project for your circular needles. The garter stitch bows are not only easy, but they’re a perfect excuse for some stash busting! Use ups odds and ends of your favorite sock yarn to make a sweater design that really pops. The possibilities are endless and the result is timeless!

A Classic for All Seasons

You’ll reach for this lightweight pullover at the first spring rain or chilly winter day when it’s just too cold to go outside—even on a breezy summer evening! Stay just a little warmer in any season with the Knit in a Splash Pullover. Worked top down on circular needles, this seamless pullover is an intermediate knitting pattern with a subtle yet stylish design. Make one in every color!

Vintage Beauty in Blue

Inspired by the bold femininity of yesteryear, the Blue Meadow Cardigan  combines a fitted shape with a directional lace pattern on the back to create a casually elegant garment. The body uses strong waist shaping along the sides and a deep V-neck to keep in the spirit of classic cardigans. The body is worked back and forth. Circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Charts are included to guide you through this advance—but lovely—pattern.

Just Beachy

As light as a summer breeze, as sleek as a sailboat, the Marisol Tank Top will be a great addition to your beachy wardrobe. Just imagine yourself wearing this lightweight, seamless tank when spending an evening at the seashore with a glass of wine. The intermediate pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up to armholes, then front and back are worked flat. The seamless construction incorporates a 1×1 rib stitch and stockinette stitch with color stripes of different widths at the bottom.

T in the Front, Party in the Back

This top features a fun surprise! From the front, the Hallie Bow-Back Top looks like a traditional summer tee, but turn it around and you’ll discover an open back with a contrasting inset bow. This intermediate-level top begins at the bottom with a folded hem. If you prefer, ribbing can be substituted. The back has a deep scoop, and the front neckline is a shallow scoop. Set-in sleeves are worked from the top down, seamlessly, using short rows. The bow is worked separately and sewn in. Featuring a picot-edged turned hem and top-down, set-in sleeves, it’s the perfect little top for any summer occasion.

These Circular Needles Patterns are yours, along with a library of more than 700 patterns, expert tips and tutorials, and many more special collections, including The Knit Mitten Collection, The Vintage Knits Collection, and The One-Skein Knitting Collection. It’s all yours with your membership in the I Like Knitting Gold Club. Join us today and enjoy all this and more!