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Regularly undertaken activities for pastime and leisure such as collection of themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, etc.
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lace needles
Hobbies; Knitting
Lace needles are very fine, wire-like needles used for knitting with laceweight yarn or thread. They have sharper points to enable knitters to manipulate tiny stitches in ...
sock needles
Hobbies; Knitting
Sock needles are double-pointed needles in smaller sizes. They are used for socks, gloves, and other projects knit in the round at a fine gauge.
needle gauge
Hobbies; Knitting
A needle gauge has holes corresponding to various sizes of knitting needles. If a needle does not have a size stamped on it, a needle gauge can tell the knitter the size of the ...
bamboo needles
Hobbies; Knitting
Bamboo is a popular choice for knitting needles. The needles are less rigid and warmer than aluminum, making them a good choice for knitters with arthritis.
casein needles
Hobbies; Knitting
Casein needles are made from milk protein. They are more flexible than metal needles and less breakable than wood or bamboo. They come in a variety of colors. Most casein ...
needle case
Hobbies; Knitting
A needle case for straight needles has sleeves into which pairs of needles can be placed. The case the rolls up or zips closed.
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- Sewing (207)