tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12563806.post112264442196041004..comments2023-07-06T08:31:59.209-04:00Comments on Cathy Knits and more: Grandmother's needlesCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15279097751133383753noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12563806.post-1122966356523085152005-08-02T03:05:00.000-04:002005-08-02T03:05:00.000-04:00It's not common for needles to come in sets of onl...It's not common for needles to come in sets of only three, but some do. Traditional double pointed British knitting pins (prior to 1940, and in some remote spots after) came in sets of three needles. I've got several sets of steel needles in about 16 inch lengths - all three to a set. <BR/><BR/>Yes, if you're knitting in the round the first couple of stitches are tough to get into, but with a little practice, your three-needle set should be workable, as is.<BR/><BR/>For the record, you may not get the same size 3 you have on hand. US #3s are one of the sizes that seems to have "migrated" over the years. Some are 3mm in absolute measurement, some are 3.25. Some are between those two absolute measurements. Contemporary differences among needle brands are here:<BR/><BR/>http://string-or-nothing.blog-city.com/knitting_needles__part_v.htm<BR/><BR/>Older needles diverge even more widely.kbsalazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953310524063775372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12563806.post-1122647515323435252005-07-29T10:31:00.000-04:002005-07-29T10:31:00.000-04:00My needles keep me humble all the time, too, lol.My needles keep me humble all the time, too, lol.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16102818359680439197noreply@blogger.com