Dropped stitches on DPNs feel catastrophic because the needles are so mobile. But here’s the secret: you can pick it up with a crochet hook or even your fingers. It’s just a loop—no one’s judging that loop.
And if the whole thing unravels? That’s called “live yarn,” and it means you get to start fresh with more confidence. Every dropped stitch is a tiny permission slip to be a beginner again.
