Post #1985758

2026-04-22 23:16 UTC

I have some knitting needles that are a very small and don&#39;t say their size on the needle itself. Most of my needles say the size either on the needle or the metal connecting part like for interchangeable ones. I have a needle organizer, but I&#39;m so sure I&#39;ll leave needles in a project long enough that I&#39;ll forget what size they are. Do you all have any secrets for labeling needles? I don&#39;t think I could just write on them in permanent marker haha. #knitting #crochet #FiberArts

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@satuelisa@mastodon.social 2026-04-22 23:30

@anikeaten@kind.social maybe use a marker to draw x stripes to mean size x instead of trying to write x itself? (thick stripe for wholes, thin for halves?)

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@consumablejoy@wandering.shop 2026-04-22 23:31

@anikeaten@kind.social Some people put markers like these directly on their projects to know what size the needles are https://hobbii.com/products/hp-1004457-stitch-and-needle-hook-size-markers-needle-hook-size-2-5-4-5-mm-5-pcs

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@thirtycats@mastodon.social 2026-04-22 23:42

@anikeaten@kind.social one solution if you don't need to frequently check is a needle gauge! https://www.knitpicks.com/mini-tool-needle-gauge/p/83850

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@furicle@mastodon.social 2026-04-22 23:43

@anikeaten@kind.social nail polish and the resistor color code? Black Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet Gray White = 1 thru 9

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@oneluckyelf@mastodon.social 2026-04-22 23:55

@anikeaten@kind.social I used pieces of craft foam sheets to make stoppers to keep my work from slipping off. I also used it to keep track of which repeat I was on.

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@yirggzmb@lasersare.fun 2026-04-23 00:10

@anikeaten@kind.social I have a lot of needles without sizes. I kinda just have one of those plastic knitting needle gauges with the holes and use it to test anything I'm unsure of

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@kate@federatedfandom.net 2026-04-23 00:23

@anikeaten@kind.social I have a three ring binder with zip pouches that go in it, and I label the pouch with size, then stick the needles in the pouch. Before I had the binder, I used gallon bags.

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@Lemlems@mastodon.social 2026-04-23 05:52

@anikeaten@kind.social I use the little label tabs that are designed for labelling keys.

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@Gymnart@mastoart.social 2026-04-23 14:12

@anikeaten@kind.social I use a needle gauge to determine what size I'm using. I find it very helpful too.

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