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What's The Point? Part 2: Straight or Circular?

Posted by Michele Taylor on

As well as the many materials knitting needles might be made of, there are also many other factors you can consider when choosing which needles to use.  Straight needles are the ones you see most often. These are perfect for most pieces, but once you have a large number of stitches or you are working a circular piece, you will be wanting a different needle. Circular needles can be used instead of straight needles if your piece has a large number of stitches. Simply use each end as if it is a separate needle, and your work falls along the...

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What's The Point? Part 1: Wood or What?

Posted by Michele Taylor on

                                                                               Any knitted item has many qualities that contribute to its finish- the quality of the yarn and type of fibre give texture and drape or elasticity, knitters skill gives dimension and definition, but it can be easy to ignore tension (after all, knitting those 10cm squares can be a pain when you're impatient to get started), and needle type.   There...

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