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The Sock Desk

Construction, heels, toes, and small-circumference methods.

  1. Jul 13, 2026
    7 min
    HEAD-TO-HEAD

    DPNs vs Magic Loop vs 9-Inch Circulars

    DPNs, magic loop, or 9-inch circulars for knitting socks in the round? A head-to-head on speed, laddering, comfort, versatility, and cost, with a clear verdict on which small-circumference method fits your hands and your budget.

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