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Lykke double pointed needles (DPNs) review
This is LYKKE Blush 15cm (6″) Large Double Pointed Needle Set – Magenta Basketweave, the needles are sized from 4 mm / US 6 to 9 mm / US 13. They are perfect for knitting sleeves. 3rd February 2023 First time knitting with the LYKKE Blush 15cm (6″) Large Double Pointed Needle Set I love them! The length is just right. At the beginning I was worried that they were too short, but they turned out to be just the right length. Each needle measures 15 cm / 6 inches. I have another set of DPNs of another brand of length 20 cm / 8 inches, which always gets caught…
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The essential tools for beginners
If you’re new to knitting, the only things that you truly need are one knitting needle (unless your project calls for several sizes), a tapestry needle and yarn. I do not advise on buying more than you absolutely need, especially when it comes to knitting needles. You’ll discover what you like when you knit more. When you find it hard to put your knitting down, you know that you’ve found your dream needles. Only then it’s wise to collect needles of every size of that brand. You should also try the magic loop method (search for “magic loop method” on YouTube). It’s a technique that allows you to knit any…
