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Friday, September 23, 2011
Does Size Matter?
I'm talking about Knitting Needles!!
YES!
The size of the needle affects how big your stitches are, and therefore the size your finished product, will be. The gauge, or how many stitches fit into an inch of knitting, relies heavily on the size of the needles. In fact, if your gauge doesn't match what the pattern calls for, the way to fix it is to change the size of your needle. Most knitting patterns are pretty clear when it comes to telling you what size knitting needles you will need and that makes sense, because the designer wants you to be able to recreate the project successfully. It would be a lot simpler, if knitting needles were a standard size, but in fact there are three (British, American and Metric). The American system starts with low numbers for needles with smaller diameters working up to larger numbers for larger diameters, the British system starts with high numbers for low diameters and low numbers for high diameters, and the metric measurements indicate the diameter of the needle in millimeters. The only place the American and British numbering systems agree is at 4.5 mm; both countries call that a size 7. One way of seeing that size matters, is to try knitting a swatch on a size 10 American set of needles and a size 10 British set. You'll get two very different results! As seen in the picture below both were knitted on 20st over 20 rows, the top is the British size 10 and the bottom American size 10
Don’t fall into the trap of choosing projects with thicker needles because they’re initially easier to hold. Take into account that they’ll be heavier, need thicker yarn and ultimately result in a heavier project. Similarly very thin needles can be difficult to hold and the fine grip can be tiring. 4mm,4.5mm and 5mm are a good size to start with. If you love sock or lace knitting with fine yarns then intersperse these projects with ones that use thicker needles to give your hands a break from the fine grip needed for these.
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Could you please send me a booklet thanks. Linda_fisher@talktalk.net
Have just started knitting for my local hospital and love the pattern
Please send me your booklet thank you, lam knitting and sewing for our local hospital
Mandys47@hotmail.co.uk
Mandys47@hotmail.co.uk
Please send me the premier knitting patterns. I am knitting for babies in Cambodia as well as Australia. Thank you. johnandmargh@hotmail.com
Could you please send prem knitting pattern
I am knitting for local baby unit many thanks
glow54@sky.com
I am knitting for local baby unit many thanks
glow54@sky.com
What quantity of wool please?
Please could you tell me how much wool I need for this pattern
Many thanks
Many thanks
how do you block y
The butterfly stitched Afghan 30 by 30. Is it suppose to be flatter?
The butterfly stitched Afghan 30 by 30. Is it suppose to be flatter?
how do you block y
How do you a block a butterfly knitted stitch Afghan. Can this be done.
Sorry to ask but fairly new to knitting, doing the back and it says to decrease until 24 stitches remain. As I started with an uneven number and the decrease is in even numbers I don’t see how I can achieve 5his? Is it a typo perhaps?
New born baby cardigan, is this right to decrease one at each end of every knit row to make the raglan sleeve Shape? The back piece is longer than the rest of the cardigan!
What I mean is when it says shape the arms for the back piece after you decrease four each side,
You decrease one then it says Continue in this way... do you mean carry on decreasing one all along to the last three stitches? I thought you meant carry on with a knit row to the last three stitches.. now I am stuck it looks far too long.
You decrease one then it says Continue in this way... do you mean carry on decreasing one all along to the last three stitches? I thought you meant carry on with a knit row to the last three stitches.. now I am stuck it looks far too long.
Loved the baby dress very easy to do did mine in lemon and grey
Hi - I do a lot of knitting for charities etc here in New Zealand - could I please have your booklet? I will also do a copy for my Mum as well if that is ok? michellesemail1964@gmail.com
Thank you so much - Michelle
Thank you so much - Michelle
Lovedd this baby dress nice and easy to do
Hi - I AM KNITTING FOR CHARITY IN GERMANY. COULD YOU PLSE SEND YOU BOOKLET? THY so much, Barbara
nc-lohnerba@netcologne.de
nc-lohnerba@netcologne.de
Hi can I please have your free e book for premature baby knitting clothes
Would it be possible to get a copy of your free e book for premature baby knitting clothes
Thanks for sharing this information.
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Lautrop & Uhre er en bedste webside til smykkebutikker hvor du kan købe smykker med ædelsten. Her kan du købe FORGYLDT MESSING , FORGYLDT SØLV, guld
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WHAT SIZE KNITTING NEEDLES ARE USED FOR THESE SLIPPERS?
Thanks for sharing this information
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