How to Choose the Right Knitting Needles
The process of choosing your knitting needles may seem a little difficult at first, but with a little helpful advice you are going to find it very easy and ensure that you have the right knitting needles for the task at hand.
What to Think About
When it comes to choosing your knitting needles, the first thing is to learn that knitting needles are made from a variety of materials and really, the choice is up to you and your own personal preference. Most are made from aluminum with a pearl grey finish but there are many variations and you will want to consider them all.
A good idea will be for you to stick to the typical needles and then as you start to feel more comfortable with needles and improving with your knitting, you can start to purchase additional sets of needles.
You also need to learn that knitting needles have number sizes printed on them somewhere, and you are going to need certain sizes for certain patterns. Typically the pattern will tell you at the very beginning of the instructions as to which size of needles you are going to need, which is why you have to pay such close attention to the instructions given.
There are also double point needles which have points at both ends and which are used in sets of four or five. There are also circular needles available, which are two straight needles that are connected with a flexible plastic cord, and the reason you would use circular needles would be if you were trying to make a seamless garment, such as a pair of socks for instance.
When you are choosing knitting needles you should remember to examine the points on the needles to see if they are damaged or bent. If so, they are not going to work properly and the garments you are trying to create will turn out wrong.
If the tops of your needles are damaged, the best idea is to just throw them out and purchase an entirely new pair, rather than attempting to fix them because for the most part this will just not work.
Cost?
The cost of knitting needles is generally quite low, but the price will vary depending on the material the needles are made of and where you are buying them from. As long as you take proper care of your knitting needles they should last you for years to come.
