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New Fact Section
- Needles have been called pins, sticks, and wires http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting_ne...
- Interchangeable sets are available in aluminum, nickel, wood, and acrylic http://www.knitpicks.com/needles/knittin...
- Continental knitting is where the yarn is held in the left hand
- English knitting is where the yarn is held in the right hand
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Pins and Needles
Knitting needles (called Pins in Europe) come in all shapes and sizes. Needles can be Single Pointed, Double Pointed, Circular, and Flex. Sizes range from 0.70 mm (designated size 0000000 in America) to 20 mm (size 36 in America). Knitting needles are also made from a variety of materials, from aluminum and nickel plated, to glass, to plastic, to various types of wood, including bamboo, birch, rosewood, and ebony.Single pointed needles are straight and available in different lengths. They are most often used for knitting a flat piece. Flex needles are similar, but only the beginning of the needle is hard, with the remainder of the needle being made of nylon cord. Double pointed needles are short, straight needles, with points on both ends. These needles were originally created to "knit in the round" (knitting tubes). Now they are most used for knitting small sized tubes like socks and mittens, and for starting circular knitting. Circular needles are two short, single pointed needles attached by a nylon or metal cord. Originally intended for larger knitting in the round projects, they are the most versatile needles and can replace all the others.
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What Chinese dynasty crossed knitting textiles? 1 AnswerThe Han Dynasty of China ,started knitting textiles specialising in silk knitted textiles.It flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and reached its peak duri... read more -
Needle on the ground, what should you do? 8 AnswersDon't ignore it. It could be dangerous to anyone who accidentally steps on it. It may be infected with HIV or a host of other nasty diseases. I wouldn't really... read more
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@sommerdesigns surprised they let you fly with knitting needles
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@sbonnin hate flying. but I have knitting needles w me and casting on no purl monkeys momentarily. distractions.
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@saturngirl ooh ooh. This sounds about as exciting as sticking knitting needles up my nostrils :P
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finally up & dressed, going into sunderland in a minute, get some x-mas stuff ma room and rob the bank. knitting needles have come so.
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RT @BrightonArgusJo have bought lots of wool &some knitting needles & am hoping someone will teach me how to knit at @madeinbrighton tonight
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