Knitting Blog
Tips, tricks, and guides to help you master knitting needle sizes and yarn choices.
What Size Knitting Needles Should a Beginner Use?
Learn the best knitting needle sizes for beginners. Simple guide covering ideal needle types, yarn pairing, comfort tips and beginner-friendly tools.
How to Measure Knitting Needle Size
Learn how to measure knitting needle size using gauges, mm markings and conversion charts. Simple guide for identifying US, UK and metric needle sizes.
Needle Size Guide for 8-Ply Wool
Best needle sizes for 8-ply DK yarn. Learn recommended mm sizes, fabric behavior, project ideas, tension tips and yarn pairing for everyday knits.
Needle Size Guide for 12-Ply Wool
Find the best needle sizes for 12-ply wool. Clear explanation of 5.5–8mm needles, fabric feel, project recommendations and tension adjustments.
Needle Size Guide for 14-Ply Wool
Discover ideal needle sizes for 14-ply wool. Covers 8–12mm needles, fabric drape, project ideas, tension advice and simple knitting guidance.
Needle Size Guide for 16-Ply Wool
Learn the best needle sizes for 16-ply wool. Covers 12–15mm needles, jumbo yarn behavior, pattern suggestions and clear tension guidance.
Circular Knitting Needle Size Guide
Complete circular knitting needle guide. Covers cable lengths, ideal needle sizes, magic loop tips, yarn matching and project recommendations.
How Needle Size Affects Gauge & Fabric
Understand how knitting needle size changes gauge, drape and fabric feel. Learn tension fixes, swatching tips and troubleshooting techniques.
Japanese Knitting Needle Sizes Explained
Complete guide to Japanese knitting needle sizes. Includes JPN gou system, mm conversions, pattern notation, gauge tips and US/UK comparisons.
Best Needle Sizes for Each Yarn Weight
Find the best knitting needle sizes for every yarn weight. Covers lace to jumbo yarns, needle charts, project ideas, tension tips and fabric behavior.
Knitting Patterns for Each Needle Size (5–35 mm)
Discover the best knitting patterns for every needle size from 5mm to 35mm. Includes yarn suggestions, project ideas and fabric-style guidance.