ok this is ticking me off

my circular needles keep going back to their wound state soon as i go to turn them.how do i get them to forget to wind so i can work?its a real pain to work my first row as it is without them kinking back up

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Permalink Reply by ROSLYN NORRIS on January 24, 2011 at 11:27pm

I have used the hot water method, but I don't put the needles in the water--just the plastic.

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Permalink Reply by Jeannette Pirkle on January 26, 2011 at 7:58am

You have to put them in some hot water for a few minutes. Do not microwave any of them, even the acrylic ones. I agree, I hate when they boing back when knitting. The heat from your hands is supposed to relax them. First boil the water. After a tiny bit dip the coil part in the very hot water and let sit for just a little bit. Lay it out straight. If it isn't enough, leave it in longer. This was a tip on Ravelry the other day. I hope it helps you.

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Permalink Reply by Iva L Riddle on January 26, 2011 at 9:28am

That's what I do and its worked fine for me. Its maddening to have to fight with the cord of your needles while youre trying to work on a project. And if its something light the needles never stop fighting you.

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Permalink Reply by Janet Swope on July 17, 2011 at 11:47am

I am so glad that I was not alone. I have knitted for years with circular needles and struggled with the coiling of the circular part. I read somewhere to soak the plastic part in hot water and then shape them gently with your hands...or rather "uncoil" them gently! IT WORKED BEAUTIFULLY and has changed every set I own! Good luck!