There are many different types of knitting needles, and the best way to choose the right ones is to look at the label. The label will show the recommended size of the needles for the yarn and the type of fiber. It will also tell you how many meters there are in a skein. In general, you should choose the size that is closest to the total number of meters. However, if you're … [Read more...] about Which Knitting Needles For Which Yarn?
Techniques
Knitting to Crochet Needle Conversion
You may have heard of knitting to crochet needle conversion, but you don't know which is right for you. You can find a simple chart that will help you choose the right size for the project you're working on. The charts can help you convert from one knitting needle size to the other. To make things easier, you can even save the charts to a Pinterest board. Once you've found a … [Read more...] about Knitting to Crochet Needle Conversion
When Knitting a Scarf How Long Should it Be
When knitting a scarf, the width should be about six to eight inches (15 to 20 cm). You can extend this length up to 10 inches if you like. Generally, you should start by measuring the width between the tips of your thumb and ring finger. Then, work from the tip of your smallest finger. Repeat the pattern for as many stitches as you want the scarf to be. The first step in … [Read more...] about When Knitting a Scarf How Long Should it Be
What Knitting Needles to Use For Chunky Wool
If you're making a blanket or other item of clothing made of chunky wool, you'll need to determine the size of the knitting needles that you use. Some needles work well with this type of yarn, while others are too large for the project. Generally, a smaller size needle will work well with finer yarn. If you want a more drapey sweater, you can use a larger needle. A smaller … [Read more...] about What Knitting Needles to Use For Chunky Wool
Guide to Knitting Needle Sizes
A knitting needle is a tool that is indispensable when you're making your first project. Not all needles are created equal and a simple guideline will help you decide which size to buy. Fortunately, the U.S. and Japanese needle sizes are roughly the same, so you can use the same guide to choose the right needle for your project. Just remember that Japanese size 1 is equivalent … [Read more...] about Guide to Knitting Needle Sizes