knitting needle
Pointed craft stick
A knitting needle is a long, thin rod used in pairs to create knitted fabric by interlocking loops of yarn.
Traditional needles taper to a point at one end, though circular needles connect two points with a flexible cord.
They come in various sizes and materials—metal, wood, plastic, bamboo: She clicked her knitting needles rhythmically while watching television.
First row creation
- purlInverted knitting stitch
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- stockinetteElastic knitted fabric
- ribbingAffectionate verbal teasing
cable · intarsia · lace · gauge · tension · row · round · loop
Twisted strand for crafts
- woolSheared animal fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- alpacaFleece-producing Andean camelid
cashmere · mohair · angora · merino · bamboo · acrylic · linen · chenille
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First row creation
- purlInverted knitting stitch
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- stockinetteElastic knitted fabric
ribbing · cable · intarsia · lace · gauge · tension · row · round · loop · increase
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
alpaca · cashmere · mohair · angora · merino · bamboo · acrylic · linen · chenille · worsted
circular
Forming a closed curve
wooden · plastic · interchangeable · swift · notions
sweater
Knitted torso covering
sock · mitten · hat · shawl · cardigan · dishcloth · cowl · sleeve · beanie · bootie
- needlesbetweens, sharps, bodkin
- craft toolscraft knife, X-Acto knife, scissors, glue gun, cutting mat
- fiber craftsyarn, wool, cotton, silk, linen
- yarn craftsknit, crocheting, crochet, yarn, crochet hooks
- sewing notionspins, thimble, pin cushion, pincushion, thread cutter
- wig supplieswig cap, wig stand, wig glue, wig tape, mannequin head
knitting needlecrochet hook
Tool for yarn looping
loom · tapestry needle · embroidery needle · darning needle · bobbin
knitting needleknitting machine
Automated textile-making device
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