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Metal vs. Bamboo (and Beyond): Choosing the Best Knitting Needles for Beginners
Choosing the right knitting needles can shape your crafting journey. Beginners often find bamboo or wood easiest, thanks to their gentle grip on yarn, while metal offers speed and precision once you’re confident. Plastic, carbon fiber, and even glass or casein each bring unique qualities to the table. From learning your first stitches to knitting on a plane, this guide explores which needles suit different projects—and how to find your perfect match.

Tess Crawford
6 days ago3 min read
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