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Wendy loves all kinds of crafts. Knitting is one of my favorite since high school.

Here are some knitting tools that I use. Just for your reference.

About the number of the knitting needles, please be aware that it's usually different in various countries.

Normally, USA, Taiwan and Japan are using the same standard numbers.

But they are different from what are used in Europe and Canada.

Just be careful while reading knitting patterns.

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Tools

Counter

Left¡Gsmall counter that can be placed on needle.
* Need to turn the counter manually.

Right¡GPress the top button to move the counter numbers.
There is a lock switch on bottom to prevent number from sliding
when you're not knitting.

Stopper

Here shows two kinds of stoppers. They is no difference in function, they are just in different shapes.

If you're using needles that don't have stoppers at ends, it's recommanded to have them to avoid the stitiches from slipping off.

Sewing Needles, Clips and Markers

On the left are the sewing needles used for stitiching parts of sweaters, such as sleeves and body.
In the middle are the clips that can help to hole stitiches temporarily. On the right are some markers that can help to mark the position on stitiches.

Needles

On the left are aluminium needles.
In the middle are some plastic needles. On the right are bamboo needles.

Wheel Needles

With this kind of needles, you can knit sweaters with less sewing and attaching work.

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Conversion Table

Diameter (mm) US, TW, JP UK, Europe, Canada
2 0 14
2.25 1 13
2.75 2 12
3 - 11
3.25 3 10
3.5 4 -
3.75 5 9
4 6 8
4.5 7 7
5 8 6
5.5 9 5
6 10 4
6 10.5 3
7 - 2
7.5 - 1
8 11 0
9 13 00
10 15 000

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