There are now countless types of knitting needles on the market. It's not easy to find the right needles for the right project when you're brand new to the Knitter World. There are Interchangeable Needles, Double Pointed Needles, Single Pointed Needles and many others. And then of course there is also the question: which material should I prefer? Are there knitting needles made of a certain material to match my wool? Or do I have to pay attention to my own needs and buy the right knitting needles made of the right material for me? As you can see, the list of questions is long and with this blog we want to help you clarify some of your questions and help you find your favorite knitting needles.
First of all, we would like to introduce you to the different materials from which our knitting needles are made.
Materials Knitting Needles
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Aluminum
Aluminum needles are the most widely used knitting needles and are much stronger than any of the other materials. These needles are perfect for all types of thread. These feather-light knitting needles with their conical tips are particularly suitable for working with fine wool. Due to the smooth surface, the stitches slide automatically from one needle to the next. Our aluminum knitting needles are available in all variants such as single pointed needles, interchangeable knitting needles and much more. Take a look at our range right away.
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Wood
Knitting needles made of wood are suitable for everyone who loves the warm feeling of the material in their hands and does’nt want to make any noises while knitting. Wood knitting needlesare also just the thing for those who value sustainable materials. Our wooden knitting needles are made of birchwood and are colored differently and all have a perfect finish. If you love the feel of wood so much, you are sure to find it at KnitPro. Our wooden knitting needles are available in popular types such as Double Pointed Knitting Needles, Single Pointed Needles or Interchangeable Knitting Needles.
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Bamboo
Bamboo is particularly popular with newbies, these knitting needles are not only cheap, but also pleasant to use. The smooth surface allows easy knitting and so learning the art is particularly easy for beginners. Our bamboo knitting needles are available in a wide variety of sizes from very fine to jumbo. You are sure to find your first knitting needles at Knit Pro.
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Acrylic
Acrylic is also very popular with beginners, not only because of its low price, but also because it is easy to use. Feather-light and colorful knitting needles - who can resist here? Learning the skills is a lot of fun. But the acrylic knitting needles are not only suitable for beginners but also for experienced knitters. Our acrylic knitting needles are available in different types such as interchangeable knitting needles or double knitting needles and of course many more. There is sure to be something there for your next project.
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Carbon
Two well-established and strong materials combined in one knitting needle result in needles that cannot be surpassed. Light carbon fibers together with sharp brass tips. These knitting needles are ideal for fine yarns but also for thicker wool. These needles have a high tensile strength, are light and flexible. The stitches slide smoothly along the needle through the carbon fiber surface.
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Brass
With a smooth finish and perfectly shaped tips, our brass knitting needles will increase your speed. These lightweight knitting needles are particularly suitable for wrinkles who suffer from arthritis and wrist pain. Our brass needles are available in all possible variants such as Fixed Circular Needles, Single Pointed Needles or different sets and these are suitable for all possible types of wool. You will love our shiny brass knitting needles.
Now we have clarified the different materials and hopefully can give you the answer to this question. But now we would like to briefly explain the different knitting needles types and for which projects they are particularly suitable.
Knitting Needles types
Double Pointed Needles
Double Pointed Needles are mostly suitable for small round projects like headbands, wrist warmers and of course socks.
Fixed circular needles
These knitting needles are suitable for round projects of different sizes, depending on the cable length, you can also use them to pin larger round projects such as loop scarves.
Interchangeable circular needles
Because the cables can be connected with the necessary needle sizes, these needles are suitable for almost every round project. But flat projects can also be knitted with it. So there are no limits and the possibilities are endless.
Single Pointed Needles
These needles are ideal for anyone who likes to knit back and forth and for flat projects.
We very much hope that we have been able to clarify your questions with this blog and help you on your way to finding the right needles.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Albert Einstein.
So let all your imaginations come true with our Knit Pro Knitting Needles and let your Phantasie run wild.
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