Knitting Needles
Knitting Needles — Single-Point, Double-Point & Circular Needles, Sets & Accessories
Knitting needles are the primary tool used in hand knitting to cast on, form stitches, and bind off yarn into fabric. The Woolery carries knitting needles in all three configurations, across a full range of sizes, lengths, and materials, available individually and in sets.
Type of knitting needles:
| Type | Description | Best for |
| Single-pointed | Straight needle that's pointed at one end with a knot at the other; used in pairs and typically 10-16 inches | Flat knitting scarves, dishcloths, back and front panels of garments |
| Double-pointed (DPN) | Pointed at both ends: used in sets of 3, 4, or 5: typically 5-8 inches | Small circumference knitting in the round: socks, hats, sleeves, and gloves |
| Circular | Two pointed tips connected by a flexible cable | Flat or in-the-round knitting, large circumference projects like sweaters, shawls, blankets |
| Interchangeable circular | Needle tips that detach from the cable; tips and cables sold separately or in sets | Versatile use across multiple project sizes and needle sizes |
Knitting needle sizes
Knitting needles are sized by shaft diameter in millimeters (mm), ranging from 1.5mm (lace weight) to 25mm and above (super bulky). US needle sizes run from US 000 to US 50. Always match needle size to your yarn weight and check your pattern's recommended gauge because needle size directly affects stitch size and finished dimensions.
| US Size | Metric (mm) | Typical yarn weight |
| US 0-1 | 2.0-2.25mm | Lace, fingering |
| US 2-3 | 2.75-3.25mm | Fingering, sport |
| US 4-6 | 3.5-4.0mm | DK, light worsted |
| US 7-9 | 4.5-5.5mm | Worsted |
| US 10-10.5 | 6.0-6.5mm | Bulky |
| US 11-17 | 8.0-12.75mm | Super bulky |
| US 19-50 | 15mm-25mm+ | Jumbo |
What's in this collection: Single-pointed needles, double-pointed needles, circular needles, and interchangeable circular needle sets.
Browse all knitting needles above. Need a recommendation? Call us at 800-441-9665 or contact us.
