24 Knitting Needle Alternatives

Knitters have a secret hobby that most non-knitters might not understand. Trying to knit with random household objects is a true bragging right! From learning to knit with pencils and chopsticks or making jumbo yarn and extreme knitting projects with PVC pipes, brooms, or even tent poles, knitters are a creative brunch that will likely knit with anything and everything they can. Whether it is out of sheer creativity or needing a needle ASAP, our readers have some absolutely hilarious and sometimes heartwarming stories about improvised knitting needles! If you’re on the hunt for knitting needle alternatives or are just plain inspired by making an attempt at knitting with something weird, check out our list of 24 insanely smart knitting needle alternatives! For more great projects like this, subscribe to our free email newsletter!

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