Understanding Knitting Needle Sizes & Yarn Weights
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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Find out more about why the yarns you choose, and the needles you use, matter! In this handy guide we explain what yarn weights are, and the differences in types of knitting needles. We've also packed plenty of top tips in here for you to try on your next project!
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Stitch & Story make crafting simple. Made for beginners, shop knitting and crochet kits, 100% merino wool yarn, patterns, bamboo needles and hooks. Book knitting workshops and watch online video tutorials.
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