The first thing to determine when selecting a knitting needle is its diameter. The diameter is measured as the width of a circle. A measuring chart and gauge ruler can help you make this determination. Place the needle in the middle of the ruler and count the number of lines between the two halves. The gauge ruler should have holes marked for the common knitting needle sizes. … [Read more...] about How Do I Know What Size Knitting Needle to Use?
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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