knitting needles

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How big!

Kevin @kevin1877uk (36987) 2 Mar 17

How big! About a year ago, when I was in town I saw them and said to myself that I would have to buy them although I had no idea what I would be make using them. Even since I bought them sitting with the rest of my knitting...

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Could Use Some Help With Knitting

carolbee @carolbee (16230) • United States 23 Mar 13

Need some advice please on how many stitches need to be made per inch. Read on the internet that about 12 stitches cover an inch but then also read an inch is less than 12 stitches. Am confused and could use some advice. So I need...

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My knitting needles set off the store alarm!!!!!!

Elizabeth White @Masihi (4413) • Canada 28 Sep 11

Strange, but true. Today was cheque day, and I went to the bank, did some necessary shopping, and got a good workout while I'm at it. I also took my knitting with me (I'm always knitting a dishcloth when I'm out walking somewhere....

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knitting needles & crochet hooks

moonchild1au @moonchild1au (6237) • Australia 15 Apr 09

How do you keep yours? I used to have mine in a pencil case but I now can't find one big enough so they are in an old shoe box. I now think thye box is too big as I want to try & cut my storage down...I want to hear your ways so I...

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Do you have any things made by your ancestors?

katsalot1 @katsalot1 (1618) 23 Mar 09

I have several things dotted around the house that were made by some of my long-dead relatives. Mainly small bits of furniture - some not very good, but precious all the same. I think my favourites are these knitting needles made...

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Do you think it's easier to knit a sweater as a gift or buy one at the mall?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 10 Sep 07

Do you think it's easier to crochet or knit a sweater that you are planning to give as a gift? Or, would you prefer to buy one at a boutique and save your handcrafts for personal projects? Since I don't have lots of spare time...

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Knitting Needles

MGarcia @MGarcia (330) • United States 21 Jul 07

Hi knitters! Recently the Hancock Fabrics store here closed down. Every thing was 75 - 90% off the lowest ticketed price. Before the sale I had very few knitting needles, I would only buy a set when I started a new project that...

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Need knitting advice

yarntales @yarntales (639) • United States 17 Dec 06

I tend to knit really tightly. Someone suggested I get some bigger knitting needles and practice knitting loosely. I got the needles, and have lots of yarn. What should I knit to practice? Any ideas?

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