Editing Knitting (section)

=== Mega knitting ===
Mega knitting is a term recently coined and relates to the use of knitting needles greater than or equal to half an inch in diameter.

Mega knitting uses the same stitches and techniques as conventional knitting, except that hooks are carved into the ends of the needles. The hooked needles greatly enhance control of the work, catching the stitches and preventing them from slipping off.

It was the development of the knitting machine that introduced hooked needles and enabled faultless, automated knitting. The hook catches the loop of yarn as each stitch is knitted, meaning that wrists and fingers do not have to work so hard and there is less chance of stitches slipping off the needle. The position of the hook is most important. The left (non-working) hook is turned to face away at all times; the right (working) hook is turned toward the knitter whilst knitting (plain stitch) and away whilst purling.

Mega knitting produces a chunky, bulky fabric or an open lacy weave, depending on the weight and type of yarn used.<ref>{{cite web|date=13 December 2015|title=House of Fiber|url=http://fabinbc.com/|access-date=26 April 2012|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513085429/https://fabinbc.com/|url-status=live}}</ref>