The KA Needles that are so popular among knitting enthusiasts today take their name from the Kinki Amibari Manufacturing Company. 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 wa[...]
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August 13th, 2009 - 7:02 am § in Kids Crafts
Japanese craftsmanship reigns supreme with the KA needles
August 10th, 2009 - 9:33 am § in Kids Crafts
Knitting projects depend on the right set of tools
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. Different products are made by using variou[...]
July 25th, 2009 - 9:34 pm § in Uncategorized
How to Choose the Best Knitting Needles
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 l[...]
July 25th, 2009 - 9:34 pm § in Uncategorized
What are the Best Knitting Needles?
Choosing Knitting Needles When buying knitting needles, there are many options for you to choose. 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 pe[...]
July 25th, 2009 - 12:02 am § in Uncategorized
Addi Turbo Knitting Needles Speed Up Projects
Do you like to knit but hate it being so slow? A friend of mine told me about how much faster she was knitting. 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 find me an [...][...]