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Condo knitting is done with one large and one small needle. Some manufacturers offer a circular needle with one large tip and one small tip for condo knitting.
A needle case for straight needles has sleeves into which pairs of needles can be placed. The case the rolls up or zips closed.
Casein needles are made from milk protein. They are more flexible than metal needles and less breakable than wood or bamboo. They come in a variety of colors. Most casein needles have rather blunt points, so they are a good choice with yarn that tends to split.
A knook looks like a knitting needle with a hook at the end instead of a point. Knooks are used in pairs to create a fabric that looks like knitting, but is created by a different technique.
Bamboo is a popular choice for knitting needles. The needles are less rigid and warmer than aluminum, making them a good choice for knitters with arthritis.
A needle gauge has holes corresponding to various sizes of knitting needles. If a needle does not have a size stamped on it, a needle gauge can tell the knitter the size of the needle based on the smallest hole the needle will fit into.
Sock needles are double-pointed needles in smaller sizes. They are used for socks, gloves, and other projects knit in the round at a fine gauge.
Lace needles are very fine, wire-like needles used for knitting with laceweight yarn or thread. They have sharper points to enable knitters to manipulate tiny stitches in elaborate patterns.
