Knitting Needles
Knitting is a method by which wool or yarn may be turned into clothing or garments. Knitting consists of loops called stitches which are basically pulled through each other. The active stitches are held on a knitting needle until another loop can be passed through them. Knitting can be done by hand or by machine. By hand, there are several styles and methods. Flat knitting, which can be done on two straight needles or a circular needle, produces a length of cloth, while circular knitting, which is done on circular or double-pointed needles, produces a seamless tube.
Different yarns and knitting needles may be used to achieve different end products by giving the final piece a different colour, texture, weight, or integrity. There are many different needle shapes to accommodate different projects, and they come in various sizes and materials. If working with a specific pattern this should tell you what wool type and needle size you require, otherwise please follow the rough guidelines below indicating what needle size is best suited to different wool types:
