Which Knitting Needles Should You Buy? A Complete Guide to Materials, Tips and Cables
Ana Moroz | a.m. studios
948 views
Not sure which knitting needles to buy? In this video I go through everything I've learned about knitting needles over the years: what they're made of, how the shape and tip change the way you knit, which types and lengths do what, and how to pick cables you won't end up fighting with.
Whether you're picking your first pair or building up your collection, this is the guide to read before you spend money on needles you may never use. I also share my buying strategy, plus which interchangeable needle brands work together (ChiaoGoo and Lotus Yarns, or Knitter's Pride, KnitPicks, KnitPro and Lantern Moon) and which ones lock you in.
In this video:
0:00 Welcome: let's talk needles
1:05 Wood, steel, copper and more: needle materials
10:55 Round, square or triangular: needle shapes
12:15 Sharp or blunt, short or long taper
15:07 Circulars, DPNs, flexis and straights
17:47 Tip length: what suits your hands and your project
22:37 Cables and cords: memory, swivels and magic loop
29:01 Smart buying: sets vs. singles and which brands fit together
Have a needle question I didn't answer? Leave it in the comments and I'll help where I can.
I'm Ana — a knitter and knitwear designer sharing patterns and technique videos to help you understand construction, not just follow steps. If that's useful to you, subscribe for more.
Happy knitting!
📩 🧶 Download my free Field Guide to Yarn PDF — everything you need to choose yarn confidently, fiber by fiber → https://linktr.ee/amstudios.knit
👉Find my designs on Ravelry → https://www.ravelry.com/stores/am-stu...
👉Follow me on Instagram → Instagram: amstudios.knit
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Which Knitting Needles Should You Buy? A Complete Guide to Materials, Tips and Cables
Ana Moroz | a.m. studios
948 views
Not sure which knitting needles to buy? In this video I go through everything I've learned about knitting needles over the years: what they're made of, how the shape and tip change the way you knit, which types and lengths do what, and how to pick cables you won't end up fighting with.
Whether you're picking your first pair or building up your collection, this is the guide to read before you spend money on needles you may never use. I also share my buying strategy, plus which interchangeable needle brands work together (ChiaoGoo and Lotus Yarns, or Knitter's Pride, KnitPicks, KnitPro and Lantern Moon) and which ones lock you in.
In this video:
0:00 Welcome: let's talk needles
1:05 Wood, steel, copper and more: needle materials
10:55 Round, square or triangular: needle shapes
12:15 Sharp or blunt, short or long taper
15:07 Circulars, DPNs, flexis and straights
17:47 Tip length: what suits your hands and your project
22:37 Cables and cords: memory, swivels and magic loop
29:01 Smart buying: sets vs. singles and which brands fit together
Have a needle question I didn't answer? Leave it in the comments and I'll help where I can.
I'm Ana — a knitter and knitwear designer sharing patterns and technique videos to help you understand construction, not just follow steps. If that's useful to you, subscribe for more.
Happy knitting!
📩 🧶 Download my free Field Guide to Yarn PDF — everything you need to choose yarn confidently, fiber by fiber → https://linktr.ee/amstudios.knit
👉Find my designs on Ravelry → https://www.ravelry.com/stores/am-stu...
👉Follow me on Instagram → Instagram: amstudios.knit