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 was bamboo ribs used to stretch and dry the traditional Japanese Kimono. It wasn’t long before the company’s technological expertise and innovation helped them develop the world’s finest line of Bamboo knitting needle products.
Why bamboo? This material is certainly plentiful throughout Japan, with more than 500 different varieties available. But the experts at KA selected only two kinds of the finest aged bamboo to create its knitting needles. The bamboo used by KA for their products are selected for their exceptional quality in color, gloss, density and flexibility. Hold a KA Needle in your hand and there is a distinctive lightweight and warm feeling, with a smooth satin finish and luster that is achieved only through the quality and craftsmanship put into the manufacturing process.
KA offers its Classic Bamboo Knitting Needles in six different styles. Standard (or single pointed) needles come in what bamboo from size 3 on up.00mm to 10.00mm. Double Point Needles, available in sets of five, measure from 6 to 12 inches in length.
White bamboo 14 inch Afghan hooks and 12 inch Double End Afghan hooks are two more popular styles. White bamboo 6-inch crochet hooks are sized from 2.00 mm to 7.00 mm, with wood crochet hooks in both 15.00 and 20.00 diameters. If you prefer a grooved grip on your crochet hook, KA’s “Yuraku” 5-inch crochet hook in white bamboo is a very popular model.
KA is the premiere manufacturer of circular knitting needles, constructed of the finest white bamboo and available in five sizes: 9-inch, 16 inch, 24-inch, 32-inch and 40 inches.
KA Bamboo Knitting Needles make an excellent choice for beginning knitters because they are less expensive than wooden needles and come in a wider variety of sizes. All knitters agree, novice and veteran alike, that the warm feel of KA Needles in the hand makes them a pleasure to work with.
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. To create the different textures and sizes, one will need various types of needles and yarn.
Yarn and needles are the only absolute fundamentals of kitting. Many options are available when it comes to choosing a pair of knitting needles. For starters, you may have straight, circular needles, double-pointed, or cable needles. Straight needles are perhaps the most common type of knitting needles and will be used for a majority of basic kitting projects.
There are several things to consider when using knitting needles as well. You will have a variety of different diameters to choose from, and you will want to select the size of the knitting needle based on how small or large you wish your stitches to be. Wider needles will produce larger loops and stitches while smaller ones will give a tighter, more compact stitch.
You will find that knitting needles are generally made out of four common materials, those being metal, wood, plastic, and bamboo. The wood and bamboo needles are rougher, therefore offering more traction and ensuring you are less likely to drop stitches. Plastic needles are not often very sturdy and probably should not be the first choice. Metal needles are smooth and great for quick knitting as the yarn will not catch.
One uses straight needles most often for flat knitting such as blankets or scarves. They produce straight, even rows. Circular knitting needles, long and flexible with a double point, are used for flat or circular knitting. Straight double-pointed needles are also used for circular knitting but used to achieve a smaller tube such as for a collar or sock.
There are a few accessories which will make one’s life easier as they begin knitting. In order to keep your set together and your points sharp, it’s good to have a carrying case for your needles. There you may also store something known as a needle gauge which will help you determine the size of each knitting needle.
Do you like to knit but hate it being so slow? A friend of mine told me she was finishing her projects faster. 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 Addi Turbo knitting set. Fortunately, the store had plenty of them. What did I learn about this type of knitting tool?
These needles are so light weight. I looked on the package and they’re made from Germany. I’ve used other knitting needles that slowed me down because of the weight. You’ll notice immediately how well this set works because it is light weight.
Another advantage that I liked about the knitting needle set is how circular they are. You simply thread the needle with your yard. The snag free cord really cut my time of knitting projects down tremendously. Now, I was beginning to see why my friend can knit so quickly with the Addi Turbo needles.
You’ll want to be careful in the size of needle you select. The company offers many different sizes for various types of knitting projects. Determine the size of needles you’ll need by looking at your knitting pattern instructions. If you are using the wrong sized needle it will be difficult to do your stitches [with precision.
My biggest problem knitting is that the tips of my needles get damaged from hitting together. You’ll find that you decrease time wasted because of the design. You’ll spend less time hitting the needles together. If you do, by accident, the tips are wonderful because they’re made with nickel plated brass. You won’t damage the needles, the way you can with other types of knitting needles.
Take the time to go through the package instructions. The Addi Turbo knitting needles come with great instructions and illustrations. Reviewing the instructions, when you get the Addi Turbo needles home, will help you knit so much faster.
I am really glad my friend shared her knitting secret with me. The Addi Turbo knitting needles speed up your knitting since they are light weight, are circular, have different needle sizes, top-quality tip material and excellent user-friendly directions. The company boasts that these circular knitting needles will have you knit faster. I found this to be very true when I used these knitting needles. I love these needles so much that I base all of my knitting projects around them.
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