Knitting needles are often sold in American sizes (0-50), but a simple conversion chart can show you those sizes in metric millimeters. The smaller the size, the thinner the width.

If you are interested in textiles, you might have wondered about the different types of looms and needles that are used for weaving and knitting. Each one has its own advantages and drawbacks ...

The three different knitting needles are made of nylon, teflon and polyethylene. The image is of the teflon needle, after it has been rubbed with a piece of paper to give it a negative charge.

The study recommends that for men weighing 59-118kg and women of 60-90kg it may be safer to use a 25mm (1 inch) needle, and women over 90kg may need a 38mm (1.5 inch) needle.