Comments on: what is a circular knitting needle? what is the difference to it with a ordinary knitting needles? http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:32:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Michelle Knitter http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles/comment-page-1#comment-1026 Michelle Knitter Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:11:16 +0000 http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles#comment-1026 There are 4 types of knitting needles: *Single-point Needles- it is also known as straight needles. It is the most commonly recognized knitting needle shape that has one end that is pointed to create new stitches, and the other end has a cap or knob that prevents the stitches from falling off. These knitting needles are straight, rigid, and made of aluminum, steel, plastic or various woods such as rosewood, bamboo, ebony or bitch. It is used for making flat knit pieces in a wide variety of patterns. *Circular Needles- these are two straight needles connected with a flexible plastic cord. The cords are available in different lengths, more specifically from 12” to 60” in size. It is made of flexible nylon cord with metal, plastic, or wooden tips. These needles can be used for both flat and circular knitting, so some knitters think that they are better investment than single-pointed needles. *Double-pointed Needles- it is sometimes referred to as “dpns”. These are needles that have points at both ends and are usually sold in sets of four or five like tube socks, sleeves, or mittens. The number of needles required depends on the circumference of the item being made. *Cable Stitch Needles- these are the only knitting needles with a built-in bend, specially designed to keep the cable from slipping off. But among this knitting needles, I really recommend using circular knitting needles. Have knitting! There are 4 types of knitting needles:

*Single-point Needles- it is also known as straight needles. It is the most commonly recognized knitting needle shape that has one end that is pointed to create new stitches, and the other end has a cap or knob that prevents the stitches from falling off. These knitting needles are straight, rigid, and made of aluminum, steel, plastic or various woods such as rosewood, bamboo, ebony or bitch. It is used for making flat knit pieces in a wide variety of patterns.

*Circular Needles- these are two straight needles connected with a flexible plastic cord. The cords are available in different lengths, more specifically from 12” to 60” in size. It is made of flexible nylon cord with metal, plastic, or wooden tips. These needles can be used for both flat and circular knitting, so some knitters think that they are better investment than single-pointed needles.

*Double-pointed Needles- it is sometimes referred to as “dpns”. These are needles that have points at both ends and are usually sold in sets of four or five like tube socks, sleeves, or mittens. The number of needles required depends on the circumference of the item being made.

*Cable Stitch Needles- these are the only knitting needles with a built-in bend, specially designed to keep the cable from slipping off.

But among this knitting needles, I really recommend using circular knitting needles.

Have knitting!

]]> By: Lsmith http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles/comment-page-1#comment-955 Lsmith Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:27:16 +0000 http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles#comment-955 Yes, as many other readers have explained, there is a definitely difference between straight, circular, and double-pointed knitting needles and how/why you would use each for different projects. If you are looking for a great pair of <a href="http://www.paradisefibers.net/category-s/99993.htm">circular knitting needles</a> I would definitely check out Paradise Fibers - they have great prices and a huge selection! Yes, as many other readers have explained, there is a definitely difference between straight, circular, and double-pointed knitting needles and how/why you would use each for different projects.

If you are looking for a great pair of circular knitting needles I would definitely check out Paradise Fibers – they have great prices and a huge selection!

]]> By: trivimp http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles/comment-page-1#comment-733 trivimp Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:11:59 +0000 http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles#comment-733 There are three types of knitting needles -- straight, circular, and double-pointed. Anything you can knit on straights, you can also knit on circulars; but you can also knit in the round on circs, which can't be done on straights. For this reason many knitters prefer circs. It's expensive enought having to get all those different sized needles without buying them twice =:-o Here is a good article about circular needles with a tutorial about joining in the round. Best of luck!<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall03/FEATtheresa.html There are three types of knitting needles — straight, circular, and double-pointed. Anything you can knit on straights, you can also knit on circulars; but you can also knit in the round on circs, which can’t be done on straights. For this reason many knitters prefer circs. It’s expensive enought having to get all those different sized needles without buying them twice =:-o

Here is a good article about circular needles with a tutorial about joining in the round. Best of luck!
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http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall03/FEATtheresa.html

]]> By: Mrs. Strain http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles/comment-page-1#comment-732 Mrs. Strain Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:25:59 +0000 http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles#comment-732 A circular needle has two plastic or metal "ends" like regular needles, but usually plastic in the middle so that you can knit more types of patterns. Go to Michaels or another type of craft store, and you can look at all the different types of needles. Usually there's just plastic, metal, wood, then different sizes depending on the length and diameter of the needles.<br><b>References : </b><br> A circular needle has two plastic or metal "ends" like regular needles, but usually plastic in the middle so that you can knit more types of patterns. Go to Michaels or another type of craft store, and you can look at all the different types of needles. Usually there’s just plastic, metal, wood, then different sizes depending on the length and diameter of the needles.
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]]> By: Girls M http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles/comment-page-1#comment-731 Girls M Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:54:59 +0000 http://www.secretwishjar.com/knitting/what-is-a-circular-knitting-needle-what-is-the-difference-to-it-with-a-ordinary-knitting-needles#comment-731 Circular knitting needles are great if you are knitting a sock or mittens for instance. You just knit in one continuous circle without the pearl on one side then knit on the reverse side. I like the circular needles when I knit my kids tubular scarves that they can pull over there heads as hats.<br><b>References : </b><br> Circular knitting needles are great if you are knitting a sock or mittens for instance. You just knit in one continuous circle without the pearl on one side then knit on the reverse side. I like the circular needles when I knit my kids tubular scarves that they can pull over there heads as hats.
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