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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...