Knitting Needles

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Knitting Needles — Single-Point, Double-Point & Circular Needles, Sets & Accessories Knitting needles are the primary tool used in hand knitting to cast on, form stitches, and bind off yarn into fabric. The Woolery carries knitting needles in all three configurations, across a full range of sizes, lengths, and materials, available individually and in sets. Type of knitting needles: Type Description Best for Single-pointed Straight needle that's pointed at one end with a knot at the other; used in pairs and typically 10-16 inches Flat knitting scarves, dishcloths, back and front panels of garments Double-pointed (DPN) Pointed at both ends: used in sets of 3, 4, or 5: typically 5-8 inches Small circumference knitting in the round: socks, hats, sleeves, and gloves Circular Two pointed tips connected by a flexible cable Flat or in-the-round knitting, large circumference projects like sweaters, shawls, blankets Interchangeable circular Needle tips that detach from the cable; tips and cables sold separately or in sets Versatile use across multiple project sizes and needle sizes Knitting needle sizes: Knitting needles are sized by shaft diameter in millimeters (mm), ranging from 1.5mm (lace weight) to 25mm and above (super bulky). US needle sizes run from US 000 to US 50. Always match needle size to your yarn weight and check your pattern's recommended gauge because needle size directly affects stitch size and finished dimensions. US Size Metric (mm) Typical yarn weight US 0-1 2.0-2.25mm Lace, fingering US 2-3 2.75-3.25mm Fingering, sport US 4-6 3.5-4.0mm DK, light worsted US 7-9 4.5-5.5mm Worsted US 10-10.5 6.0-6.5mm Bulky US 11-17 8.0-12.75mm Super bulky US 19-50 15mm-25mm+ Jumbo What's in this collection: Single-pointed needles, double-pointed needles, circular needles, and interchangeable circular needle sets. Browse all knitting needles above. Need a recommendation? Call us at 800-441-9665 or contact us.