Knitting

Knitting

A method of creating a cloth by stitching thread or yarn into consecutive rows of loops.

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lace needles

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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 elaborate patterns.

sock needles

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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.

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 needle based on the ...

bamboo needles

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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.

knook

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A knook looks like a knitting needle with a hook at the end instead of a point. Knooks are used in pairs to create a fabric that looks like knitting, but is created by a different technique.

casein needles

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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 needles have rather blunt ...