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What are the best needles for knitting the sashay scarf so the yarn doesn't slip off?
Try bamboo needles.
Can you take plastic knitting needles in a carryon bag on Southwest Airlines?
Yes. According to the TSA, you can bring any kind of knitting needle on board, but they recommend bamboo or plastic (rather than metal) and circular needles with a length of less than 31".
What medal is used to make knitting needles?
Most are made from Aluminum or quicksilver metals. Wooden ones are usually bamboo and the acrylic needles are acrylic plastic (obviously lol) hope that helps.
What are knitting needles made of?
Typically metal, plastic, wood or bamboo. There are others, modern & historical; you can read about them here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting_needles#Needle_materials.
Is the bamboo circular needles the same as the circular needles?
Yes, it is just describing the material the needles are made from. The most common modern needle types are metal, acrylic, and bamboo.
Are you allowed to take knitting needles in your hand luggage?
I have always been able to get through with knitting needles and crochet hooks, even the one time I had to be pat down and have all my stuff bomb swiped. (that was an interesting trip) but they didn't say anything about them. And if you take scissors they cant be longer than four inches in length. http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingsafety/f/knitting_plane.htm
Can you take needle and thread on an airplane?
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm= Transporting Knitting Needles & Needlepoint = Traveling with Special Items Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage. However, there is a possibility that the needles can be perceived as a possible weapon by one of our Security Officers. Our Security Officers have the authority to determine if an item could be used as a weapon and may not allow said item to pass through security. We recommend the following when bring knitting needles on an airplane: * Circular knitting needles are recommended to be less than 31 inches in total length * We recommend that the needles be made of bamboo or plastic (Not Metal) * Scissors must have blunt points * In case a Security Officer does not allow your knitting tools through security it is recommended that you carry a self addressed envelope so that you can mail your tools back to yourself as opposed to surrendering them at the security check point. Most of the items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside. These items cannot be taken through a security checkpoint. They must go in your checked baggage.
What are the best needles to use for knitting?
For me it's the easiest to use the metal metallic straight needles but when it comes to circular needles I'd probably prefer wooden ones. Hope this helps! ---- i definitely think that bamboo are the best needles. they are light weight which is great because they don't fall and drop stitches very often and they are soft so they don't hurt your fingers when you push on the tip, also they are a little bit textured so stitches don't slip off like they do with metal needles. and as for straight or round needles if you're making something tubular like a hat, socks, mittens, round needles are easier to use, but if you're making a scarf or a bag straight needles are better. but I much prefer round needles, because you don't have to keep switching hands, you can just keep on knitting. and if you use only the knit stitch you will get a pretty stockinette stitch, but if you use only the knit stitch on straight needles you will come out with garter stitch.
Can you bring knitting needles in hand carry luggage?
It depends on the country that you are flying to and fro. I know that the UK do not allow any sharp equipment whatsoever, so that includes needles. (BAA).The US have increased their security, so it may now depend on the airline, but usuallly, they allow minor things like that.From the TSA site:Traveling with Special ItemsKnitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage.Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage.It might not be a bad idea to print out the page from TSA to let the security people know that you are allowed to have knitting needles.Other contributors have said:Per the TSA agent I just spoke with (9/20/09), plastic or bamboo knitting needles less than 31" long are permitted - just declare them to the screener as you pass through security.*Australian flights (to, from and internal) are notoriously strict about this, and you will most likely not be allowed needles of any kind.*Yes, I knit on flights all the time without issues. I tend not to use metal needles though.I would double-check with the airline as I've heard of knitters having their needles taken away. Most airlines list it on their website or you can call customer service. Best not to bring metal needles as I've also been allowed to bring on my bamboo needles in the past.Even if you are allowed to bring your knitting needles with you when your board the plane you may not be able to board with them on the return flight. I have flown internationally on the same airline and the "permitted items" on the return flight were different even though it was the same exact airline and the rules being applied were US Transportation Security Administration rules.In the US, yes. However, anything is always subject to the screener's discretion. In other countries you need to check with the airline or the airport. Many European countries do not allow knitting needles through security.As a general rule, yes. It is recommended, though, that the needles be woodenI have heard of people having no problem with knitting needles when they headed out of the country--but upon attempting to leave the other country, were denied having the knitting needles--even though they were traveling the same airline.YES. I have carried my knitting with me on a plane several times. I did mention that I had knitting needles in my bag (because some of them were metal circular and double pointed and I knew they'd show up on the screen). However, I took stub-nosed children's scissors to snip my ends and to avoid having my embroidery scissors confiscated.
Materials in net weaving?
materials for net weaving are:*knitting needle-A knitting needle or knitting pin is a tool in hand-knitting to produce knitted fabrics. They generally have a long shaft and taper at their end, but they are not nearly as sharp as sewing needles. Their purpose is twofold The long shaft holds the active (unsecured) stitches of the fabric, to prevent them from unravelling, whereas the tapered ends are use to form new stitches. Most commonly, a new stitch is formed by inserting the tapered end through an active stitch, catching a loop (also called a bight) of fresh yarn and drawing it through the stitch; this secures the initial stitch and forms a new active stitch in its place. In specialized forms of knitting, however, the needle may be passed between active stitches being held on another needle, or indeed between/through inactive stitches that have been knit previously. Knitting needles have also been called knitting sticks, knitting pins, knitting wires, or simply wires or rods (Rutt, 2003). Length and thickness of the needles vary depending on the type of yarn used (e.g., fine or thick) and the type of fabric to be produced (e.g., firm or loose).*knitting twines- it comes from different various of sizes and lengths.*mesh gauge- also known as agpang by Filipino fishermen.*scissors- cuts the mesh.*meter/yardstick- measures the mesh.*boulders- used as alternative for lead sinkers.*bamboo strips- for fishpens, serves as fence for the fishes not to escape inside it.
How much does a tattoo needle cost?
Knitting needles can cost any where from $5-$20 depending on the brand, type, and size of needle and quality. For a beginner I would suggest getting the alluminum (also called turbo needles) needles, the yarn will slide more easily over the needles and make quicker progress of your work. If you travel and want to knit then you can get bamboo or plastic needles, they should allow them on a plane.
What are threads for knitting and weaving?
You can knit or weave with most any fibre. You can weave with a mix of fibre weights more easily than you can mix fibre weights in knitting. Fibres you can use include cotton, wool, silk, linen, bamboo, or man-made fibres.
