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Knitting needles come in different lengths, shapes, and materials. Learn which needles are suitable for various projects.

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Straight needles come in pairs. Each needle has a knob at one end and a point at the other. These needles are used for knitting back and forth in rows.

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These needles have points at both ends and are used in sets of 4 or 5 to knit in the round.

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These needles consist of two points joined by a flexible cable. Circulars can be used like double-pointed needles to knit tubes in the round. They can also be used for flat knitting, especially for ...

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Aluminum is used for most inexpensive needles sold in craft and variety stores.

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A jumper needle has a point at one end and a flexible cable with a stopper at the other end. Jumper needles are used to accommodate more stitches than would fit on a straight needle.

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A cable needle is a single, short, double-pointed needle used for holding a small number of stitches while working a cable twist. Some cable needles have a curve or ridges to help keep stitches from ...

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Point protectors come in pairs, like knitting needles, and fit over the tips when the needles are not in use. They look a bit like pencil erasers and protect not only the needle points, but anything ...

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