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What tools and materials are used for knitting?
Knitting is accomplished usually with pairs of needles -- knitting needles, to be exact -- and some form of spun fiber spun into a long, long length -- usually several hundred metres long, and even longer.
When knitting something big i.e. afghan how do you fit all the stitches on the needle?
they sell circular needles with a long plastic thread. most people use these to knit a large blanket
What size are broomstick knitting needles?
Broomstick knitting needles are the size of a broomstick handle. That would be approximately 2.75 inches in circumference or about 7/8ths of an inch in diameter. This would be a US 42 size (I believe), or a 22.0 to 22.25mm size, needles.
How do you write a sentence with the word knitting?
"Knitting" refers to the process of binding something together. It can be by using yarn and two long slender, pointed rods called knitting needles, to make sweaters or other clothing. Example: She is knitting a sweater. It can also mean making something whole by the act of healing. Example: It took several weeks, but the bone did heal, the ends of the fracture knitting together nicely.
Can you bring your knitting on board?
Assuming you mean on board an airplane, yes! Knitters are allowed to bring knitting needles and yarn aboard an aircraft, as long as the needles have point protectors on them. Unfortunately, small pairs of scissors for any yarn cutting are not allowed.
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.
How long does it take to knit a shawl 24 x 60 using size 13 needles and knitting worsted yarn and I used 15 oz.?
Your answer depends on how quickly or slowly you knit.
Where could a person find a free pattern for knitting winter scarves?
Join a free online knitting and crochet community at a web site called ravelry There are HUNDREDS of free patterns here. You can flag your favorites for future printing. I do suggest that if you really LOVE a pattern, to download it to your computer as an extra save measure. Sometimes patterns are taken off the free list for numerous reasons. See related links Note, it is possible to adapt a knitting pattern intended for 2 needles when you want to usecircular needles, once you understand how to knit and appreciate that when working on circular needles you are alway knotting in the same direction and thefore have to 'reverse' the stiches that you would do when working the other way on two needles.
How long do porcupines needles?
Needles porcupines long indeed Mr Yoda.
What is the difference between warping... weaving... and knitting?
Warping - the theads in a fabric which cross the loom lengthwise at right angles to the woof. Weaving - to make a piece of material by interlacing threads in close texture on a loom Knitting - to weave or connect yarn or wool by a series of interlocking loops and knots made with long eyeless needles, by hand
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.
When was the first steel sewing needle made?
We don't know exactly when because the technique (making fabric by connecting loops of yarn) dates back to BC years--though it might not have become "real" knitting until a later date. In fact, "Nalebinding" was similar but used only one needle, so knitting needles might have predated knitting ;)
