How to - Origami

The Kinki Amibari knitting needles are very popular among knitting enthusiasts and are simply referred to as KA needles.  Founded in 1916 in Nara, Japan, KA is the oldest manufacturer of bamboo knitting needles in that country. KA’s first product for the handcraft industry was bamboo ribs used to stretch and dry the traditional Japanese [...]

Knitting is an art from using yarn or thread to create various pieces of cloth ranging from sweaters and blankets to gloves and socks. With the use of loops and stitches strung between two needles, the cloth takes shape both by hand and by machine. To create the different textures and sizes, one will need [...]

When choosing the best knitting needles, start with the project’s requirements.  The pattern will indicate a preferred needle size, as well as the number of stiches in the gauge swatch.  Depending on how tightly you work your stiches, you may find that you will need needles either slightly larger or slightly smaller than the size [...]

Do you like to knit but hate it being so slow? My friend told me that she could do larger projects since she was knitting much faster. I just had to know how she did it. It turns out she uses a knitting needle called Addi Turbo. I went to the local craft store to [...]

Choosing Knitting Needles
You have many options to choose from when buying knitting needles. Not only do you have to decide on what type you need, but you also have to choose what type of material the needles are made from. Both decisions are influenced by what you will be knitting and by personal preference. To [...]