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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.
Why do people use different sized knitting needles?
To increase the number of stitches per inch. That is, smaller needles produce a tighter woven piece, while larger needles produce a looser, more open woven piece.
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?
Can you adjust a 14 st gauge knitting pattern to a 12 st gauge by changing the size of needles used - up or down a size?
If you want to go from a 14st gauge to a 12st gauge, you need larger sizes needles.
Instead of using a tatting needle could I use a knitting needle?
While a knitting needle is not ideal for tatting, you can use it in a pinch if you adapt your technique. Knitting needles are typically larger and may not allow for the fine control needed for the intricate loops and knots of tatting. However, if you use a thinner knitting needle and are comfortable with it, you can experiment and see if it works for your project. Just keep in mind that it may not produce the same results as a traditional tatting needle.
What is modular knitting?
Modular knitting is a form of knitting that involves knitting small geometric shapes that are pieced together into a larger product. The most intriguing feature of modular knitting is perhaps the varying directions in which the stitches move and interweave with each other. Entrelac, another knitting method, is similar to modular knitting.
Why do needles float on water?
Needles float on water because needles are less dense than water. This is partially because the water is so much larger of a substance than the needles.
What are the measurements for kids shoes knitting patterns when compared to store sizes?
The measurements for kids' shoes knitting patterns are half a size larger. This is to account for the shrinking that it will do after being finished and tightened.
Why do small needles have larger gauge numbers?
Because it follows the french gauge system.
What size knitting needles are needed for 5 stitches to one inch using 8 ply?
I would say to first check what the label on the yarn ays for your project. However I know sometimes that isnt possible, so you have to make do. I would start with a size 5 knitting needles. First make a gauge swatch I knit about 20 stitches and about 15 to 20 rows, the measure how many stitches per inch I have. Depending on if your a tight or loose knitter you might have to go up or down a size or two. In general the smaller a needle is the more stitches per inch you can make, the larger a needle is the less stitches.
How many stitches per inch using number 7 US knitting needles?
Stitches per inch on size 10 needles varies greatly, because some people knit tighter or looser than others, causing the finished material to be bigger or smaller for different people, depending on how tightly or loosely they knit.Because everyone's tightness in knitting is different, something was created for knitters long ago called gauge. Gauge is another word for tightness of knitting, and most patterns will have the required gauge to make that project, that way you won't end up with a hat three times larger than it aught to be. Most of those patterns will have a suggested needle size to acquire the correct gauge, but this is only a suggestion to give an idea of ABOUT what size to use.
How do you adjust a small knitting pattern to a larger size?
One really easy way to do it is to use heavier yarn & bigger needles than what is called for in the pattern. For example: a ladies size small sweater knitted with DK or sportweight yarn with size 5-7 needles would be larger, size-wise, if knitted with worsted weight or bulky yarn on size 8-10 needles. You can use the same yarn & just knit with bigger needles, but this will result in a more loosely woven fabric & change the look of the piece significantly. If planning on making a pattern several sizes bigger, however, I would add stitches. This is easy to do in a patern where there is a significant amount of stockinette stitch used. However, it does tend to get a little more difficult if using pattern stitches. Remember to swatch, so you know your gauge, and if increasing a pattern repeat to make larger, be sure to cast on enough stitches.
