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Dumb me knitting ? please help.............

18 years ago

Okay I bought some needles (circular) half price at hobby lobby...took them out of their package to put up and didn't know that they weren't marked...so now I have needles that I don't know the size of is there anyway to tell when you don't know much anyways? Thanks stacy

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cjd63
18 years ago
Stacy, you can buy a knitting gauge. They are usually just little bits of plastic with different size holes in them and by each hole there is a number indicating the size of the needle. You purchase one knitting gauge that lasts until you lose it! Good luck and have fun.

Jane
grinch_gut
Original Author
18 years ago
LOL okay will look for that but I wannaknow how without having to drive 12 miles to town to get a gauge at walmart...call me a brat....but if I don't I will go in the morning before I start my meds....Stacy
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OklaMoni
18 years ago
Stacy, what did you knit with them? I bet we can come close. :)

Best tip I can give you, even if it is to late, keep those zip lock bags from circular knitting needles, and you will know, because of the empty one.

Another GREAT tip:

Start a knitting journal. Write down, what size needles you used with what kind of yarn to make whatever you are making. This way, you can do the same again, and have it come out the same size.

Cause after all, if you use skinnier yarn, or different size needles, you project will be a different size than the first time.

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grinch_gut
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks Moni I have never used the needles before got 4 different sizes when they were half price one day....didn't know they weren't stamped on there somepleace...lesson learned!! Stacy
OklaMoni
18 years ago
Does Brian have a tool box around? Match the needle up with a drill bit, and let me know what size the drill bit is. I will then use one myself with my knitting gauge, and will let you know what size that is. :)

Is there a tool box with drill bits?

Moni

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