knitting needles
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2:54Knitting Needle Conversions
Knitting needles come in all kinds of sizes, from thin needles almost the size of a toothpick to super large needles that can make the chunkiest of projects. But have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know what your knitting needle size was? In this video, knitting designer Jen Lucas explains knitting…
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3:44Going Up a Needle Size to Bind Off
Once the knitting is complete on a project, it’s time to bind off. If you have a hard time creating a loose bind off edge, in this video Jen Lucas demonstrates how to use a larger knitting needle to work the bind off. Jen begins with a small swatch of Stockinette stitch that she knit…
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4:20Choosing Your Knitting Needle: Circular vs. Straight
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right knitting needle for you and your project. In this video, knitting expert Jill Wright looks at both circular knitting needles and straight knitting needles. She discusses their features and what kind of projects will work for each type of knitting needle. Jill starts by looking…
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2:41Extra Tools for Knitting: Cable Needles
Cable needles come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. In this video, Jill Wright explores three common cable needles to help you determine which one is right for you and your next cable knitting project. She looks at the straight cable needle, straight with indent cable needle, and the J-shaped cable needle. The…
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3:49Choosing Your Knitting Needle: Sizes of Needles
Knitting needles come in many different sizes. In this video, knitting expert Jill Wright shares her needle knowledge with you to give you an overview on choosing the right knitting needle for your project. When starting a knitting project, the pattern will list the gauge needed to make the piece. The gauge is particularly important…
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3:00Choosing Your Knitting Needle: Wooden vs. Metal
Knitting needles can be made up of a wide variety of materials. Typically, the needles are made of wood or metal. In this video, Jill Wright looks at the features of wooden knitting needles and metal knitting needles. Wood needles are made of different types of wood, most commonly bamboo. These needles have a rougher…
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7:03Mistakes 101: Knitting Too Tight/Loose
A common knitting problem is that the fabric being created for a project is too tight or too loose. In this video, Mary Beth shows examples of this problem and shares her tips on how to get your knitting fabric to be just right. It’s important when following a knitting pattern that you are getting…
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