Double points hurt

When you knit with double pointed needles, it's not good to be a tight knitter. It means the stitches don't slip along the needle easily and they need helped along. My natural method to move them appears to be - put the needle on my stomach and pull. Pointy needles are sharp. So I've had to invent a Tummy Protector.

But after conversation with a couple of friends, I've discovered another way to knit in the round. I shouldn't need a protector!!

Oh and I've finished my first apple.