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needle size comparison chart

Posted on August 8, 2016April 29, 2019 by Peg
a brief history of knitting needles Long ago knitting needles were made from whatever material came to hand. Gradually a standard set of sizes was adopted. However, each major country adopted a different system. It made it very difficult to share patterns and get the intended result. Eventually three systems...More
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Sleeve samples showing different needle tension

choosing needles and tension squares

Posted on May 6, 2016June 24, 2017 by Peg
The samples shown in the picture are from the upcoming Nursery Block sweater. The two sleeves were knit with different needles but both were same size (3.75mm). Why did the left sleeve turn out to tension and the right one bigger and sloppier to boot? Clearly the type of needle...More
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