knitting needles
Pointed sweater makers
Knitting needles are long, slender rods used in pairs to create fabric from yarn.
One needle holds active stitches while the other works new loops through them.
They come in various materials—metal, wood, bamboo, plastic—and sizes that determine stitch gauge.
Circular needles connect two points with a flexible cord for seamless knitting.
She clicked her knitting needles rhythmically as she worked.
First row creation
- purlInverted knitting stitch
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- ribbingAffectionate verbal teasing
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
stockinette · garter · intarsia · increase · decrease · gauge · tension · swatch
Twisted strand for crafts
- woolSheared animal fiber
- merinoFine-fleeced sheep breed
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- alpacaFleece-producing Andean camelid
angora · mohair · cotton · bamboo · acrylic · skein · ball · hank
cast-on
First row creation
lace · stockinette · garter · intarsia · increase · decrease · gauge · tension · swatch · row
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
alpaca · angora · mohair · cotton · bamboo · acrylic · skein · ball · hank · ply
sweater
Knitted torso covering
sock · afghan · blanket · shawl · cardigan · vest · dishcloth · cowl · beanie · bootie
knitwear
Garments made by looping yarn
- designerOne who plans appearances
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
bespoke · garment · textile · silhouette · drape · trend · runway · artisan · heirloom
- craftssewing, painting, glue, scissors, paper
- craft studiopottery studio, kiln, loom, sewing machine, workbench
- craft toolscraft knife, X-Acto knife, scissors, glue gun, cutting mat
- hobby geareasel, paintbrush, palette, sketchbook, yarn
- Pre-electric technologywaterwheel, water wheel, windlass, pulley, plow
- fiber craftsyarn, wool, cotton, silk, linen
knitting needlescrochet hooks
Implements for looping yarn
spinning wheel · weaving looms · sewing needles · darning needles · embroidery needles
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