Have you mastered the basic knitting stitches and looking for a new way to push yourself in your knitting projects? Well then perhaps it's time to give circular knitting needles a go, which will allow ...

If you love knitting, there's a piece of kit you have to invest in: interchangeable knitting needles. Wondering why? Then read on, as we take you through what they are, how to use them and why you'll ...

Knitting machines speed up the knitting process significantly, so they’re great for when you’re pressed for time. They’re also ideal for people who can’t knit by hand for any reason. However, before ...

I own a quantity of knitting needles that — when you realize it is just a collection of very sharp sticks — is best described as “alarming.” I try to keep them confined to one storage bin in a corner ...

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I noticed the difference the moment I placed them side by side. One was clearly larger than the other, but how could that be? I used the same yarn, pattern and needle size to knit both hats. I was ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. From the ultra-thin needles used by the Nanas over at the ...