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What is the best size knitting needles for beginners to use?
For beginners, it is recommended to start with medium-sized knitting needles, typically around US size 8 (5mm) to US size 10 (6mm). These sizes are easier to handle and work with for beginners learning basic knitting techniques.
What does it mean if you have holes in your knitting?
it means you have either added yarn overs or dropped stitches. it might mean you are a beginner or it might mean you are knitting lace and want the holes. or that you are knitting on needles slightly larger than you would use for a not holey fabric. P.S.: You are supposed to have holes in your knitting! The hole size is because the size of the needle. (ex: large size needles=large hole, small needle= small hole) Understand now?
How do needles affect the stitches?
I think what you are asking is how do the different size of needles affect the type of stitches you will get when knitting. Basically, the larger the needles the larger the stitches. Also, if you use smaller needles, the fabric you create will be stiffer than if you knitted with a large set of needles.
What are the knitting needles called which are connected and how do you use them?
They are called circular needles and they are used in exactly the same way as straight needles.
What is a crochet hook used for?
It is used to create fabrics for various items. Just like knitting needles are used to make blankets, sweaters, scarves, hats, ect. Crochet needles do the same but use different stitches. The fabric created is unique to the stitches used.
What will happen if you use knitting needles that are larger than the yarn instructions call for?
Your gauge will be different and the size of the garment will be different, unless you accommodate the larger needles with a new gauge, and recalculate the fit.
What size needles for phentex slippers?
For knitting Phentex slippers, it's recommended to use size 6 (4 mm) or size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles. The exact size may vary depending on your tension and the specific pattern you are following. Always check the pattern instructions for any specific needle size recommendations. Using the right needle size will help achieve the desired fit and texture for your slippers.
Do 2 pencils work the same as 2 knitting needles?
Yes, if you want to knit. However, your knitted fabric will be full of graphite if you use pencils to knit. Knitting needles, however, are useless for writing.
What size knitting needles are used with 12ply wool?
For 12-ply wool, which is classified as bulky or super bulky yarn, it is generally recommended to use knitting needles sized between 8mm to 12mm (US size 11 to 17). The exact needle size can vary depending on the specific project and desired fabric density, so it's a good idea to check the yarn label or do a test swatch.
What size yarn is Unger cruise size 3 needles?
This question isn't very clear, as Unger Cruise is a Belgium made yarn, imported into the US (Unger yarns in New York). And yet, the question also mentions "size 3 [knitting] needles" which is a bit confusing without explanation as to why that is included A Cruise yarn skein is generally 1.4 ounces or 40 grams, 60% acrylic and 40% nylon. However, patterns found for this yarn generally use U.S. size 3 or size 4 needles and have a gauge of 19 stitches for 3 inches of knitting with 2 inches in height making 17 rows. Therefore, a size 3 knitting needle is perfectly fine to use with the Unger Cruise yarn.
Who knows the australian equivilant sizing of knitting needles and crochet hooks to americian sizing?
They use metric.
Using plastic storage bins for your knitting notions?
A craft store, like Hobby Lobby or Joann's Fabrics has a variety of items for organizing knitting needles. Depending on the length of the various knitting needles, you might be able to gather them in a Pringles can if you don't want to purchase a roll-up organizer.
