Why are there different types of knitting needles?
Knitting projects can look completely different, but are all created with the same tool - the knitting needle. But there is more than just one knitting needle - in countless shapes, lengths and with different surfaces and materials.
![addiNature-Bambusstricknadeln](https://addi.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/addiNature-Bamboo-Serie-1-1280x970.png)
It's a matter of personal taste which type of knitting needle you prefer, but it's important to know that not every needle is suitable for every knitting project.
So before knitting needles are purchased, it should be clear what is to be knitted and, crucially, what yarn is to be used. Also, the question of whether a pattern will be knitted, can influence the choice of knitting needle.
So knitting project and needle must fit each other to achieve a beautiful result and enjoy knitting.
![Warm Sweater Knitting Needle Types](https://addi.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/warme_pullover-900x650.png)
![000 addi Sideshot5 Scarf Knitting Needle Types](https://addi.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/000-addi-Sideshot5-Schal-stricken-400x400.jpg)
It's a matter of personal taste which type of knitting needle you prefer, but it's important to know that not every needle is suitable for every knitting project.
So before knitting needles are purchased, it should be clear what is to be knitted and, crucially, what yarn is to be used. Also, the question of whether a pattern will be knitted, can influence the choice of knitting needle.
So knitting project and needle must fit each other to achieve a beautiful result and enjoy knitting.
It's just not nice when, for example, stitches don't slip evenly over the needle and you have to constantly "fight" with them. This is no fun and the desire to continue knitting dwindles. In the end, the knitted piece may end up as a "UFO" (unfinished object) in some corner. That would be a real pity.
To clarify: If you want to hammer a nail into the wall, you don't choose a screwdriver as a tool - do you?
It's just not nice when, for example, stitches don't slip evenly over the needle and you have to constantly "fight" with them. This is no fun and the desire to continue knitting dwindles. In the end, the knitted piece may end up as a "UFO" (unfinished object) in some corner. That would be a real pity.
To clarify: If you want to hammer a nail into the wall, you don't choose a screwdriver as a tool - do you?
Three types of knitting needles:
Basically, there are three types of knitting needles:
In addition to these basic types of knitting needles, there are also special needles such as cable pattern needles or needles for laying down stitches.
![addiNature-Stricknadeln-aus Bambus](https://addi.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/500-7-addiNature-Bamboo-Jackenstricknadeln-Straight-needles-2-12-mm-2530cm-US-0-19-MadeinGermany-Sideshot1-rgb-520x300.png)
![204 7 addiColibri LACE stocking needles double pointed needles aluminium coloured anodised 2 8mm 152023cm US 0 11 622822922 madeinGermany Sideshot1 rgb knitting needle types](https://addi.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/204-7-addiColibri-LACE-Strumpfstricknadeln-Nadelspiel-double-pointed-needles-aluminium-bunt-farbig-eloxiert-2-8mm-152023cm-US-0-11-622822922-madeinGermany-Sideshot1-rgb-400x320.png)
![114 7 addiClassic circular knitting needle cicular knitting needle metal 15 175mm 40 150cm US 000 00 80 600 madeinGermany mood rgb knitting needle types](https://addi.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/114-7_addiClassic_Rundstricknadel_cicular_knitting_needle_metall_15-175mm_40-150cm_US-000-00_80-600_madeinGermany_Stimmung_rgb-400x320.jpg)
Three types of knitting needles:
Basically, there are three types of knitting needles:
In addition to these basic types of knitting needles, there are also special needles such as cable pattern needles or needles for laying down stitches.
Special addi-knitting needles
addi has other types of needles in the program, which also fit into the three categories, but are still partly a little more special and can make knitting very easy.
Special addi-knitting needles
addi has other types of needles in the program, which also fit into the three categories, but are still partly a little more special and can make knitting very easy.
For example, the flexible 3 double pointed needles „addiCraSyTrio“ for knitting in small rounds or the square knitting needles in ergonomic design „addiNovel“ or the addiUnicorn with spiral structure as well as the „addiClick“ System with interchangeable needles and ropes that are connected completely without tools.
The addiCraSyTrio is even patent-protected, the addiNovel is protected by a utility patent.
![3 addi click olive wood knitting needle types](https://addi.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/3-addi-click-olivenholz-520x300.jpg)
![160 2 addiCraSyTrio Short bendable needle set madeinGermany sock knitting mood1 rgb sock1 e1654084492166 types of knitting needles](https://addi.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/160-2_addiCraSyTrio_Short_biegsames_Nadelspiel_madeinGermany_Sockenstricken_Stimmung1_rgb_Socke1-e1654084492166-400x400.png)
![High-quality circular knitting needle-addiUnicorn - spiral structure metal pink made in Germany - flexible-usable](https://addi.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/115-7_addiUnicorn_Rundstricknadel_metall_basic_madeinGermany_Anwendung2_rgb-300x200.jpg)
![addiNovel Fine Knitting Needle2 Knitting Needle Types](https://addi.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/addiNovel-Feinstricknadel2-400x400.jpg)
For example, the flexible 3 double pointed needles „addiCraSyTrio“ for knitting in small rounds or the square knitting needles in ergonomic design „addiNovel“ or the addiUnicorn with spiral structure as well as the „addiClick“ System with interchangeable needles and ropes that are connected completely without tools.
The addiCraSyTrio is even patent-protected, the addiNovel is protected by a utility patent.