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What size needles should I use to knit for a baby hat?

Question by not sure (o_0): What size needles should I use to knit for a baby hat?
Also how long and big should a circular needle be to knit a sweater for an average person?

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What’s a good size knitting needle for knitting a scarf?

Question by Evoke: What’s a good size knitting needle for knitting a scarf?
I want to knit a scarf.
what size needle am i after?
Also what ply yarn/wool will i be after for this size?

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Answer by DR + Mrs Bears face
When you chose your yarn the paper band around the yarn will tell you which size needles to use

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Which knitting loom do you use to make a female adult sock? and male? size? number of pegs?

Question by Nettles: Which knitting loom do you use to make a female adult sock? and male? size? number of pegs?
Which knitting loom do you use to make a female adult sock? and male? size? number of pegs?

Best answer:

Answer by renegade_knitter
I use needles because I think the looms do not make small enough stitches and if the stitches are too big, the socks will not fit or wear well. You can buy “sock machines” that are special looms for making socks, if you do not know how to knit with needles.

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