Knitting pole

The knitting needle with an annular groove on its tip addresses thread slippage issues, enhancing thread retention and operability, making it suitable for various users and knitting conditions.

JP3256111UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-05浅村 純子
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
浅村 純子
Filing Date
2026-03-25
Publication Date
2026-06-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional knitting needles suffer from thread slippage and difficulty in maintaining a stable knitting operation due to smooth surfaces, leading to low operability and increased finger movement during prolonged use.

Method used

The knitting needle features an annular groove on its tip to securely hold the thread, with adjustable width and depth based on needle size and thread thickness, enhancing thread retention and reducing finger movement.

Benefits of technology

The groove design prevents thread slippage, improves operability, and reduces finger movement, enabling stable knitting for a wide range of users and applications.

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Abstract

To provide knitting needles that are less likely to slip off the yarn and offer excellent operability. [Solution] A continuous groove in the circumferential direction is provided on the outer circumference of the tip of the knitting needle, allowing the yarn to be locked in place and pulled out during knitting. [Effects] It prevents the yarn from coming loose, reduces the movement of the fingers, and improves the efficiency and workability of knitting operations. Furthermore, the ability to secure and pull out the yarn without adjusting the direction of the knitting needles further improves operability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to knitting needles used for knitting.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, knitting is performed using a pair of left and right knitting needles. By inserting one knitting needle into the stitches held by the other knitting needle, locking the thread, and pulling it out, new stitches are formed, and by repeating this process, a knitted fabric is formed. Conventional knitting needles are smooth conical shapes that taper towards the tip, and their surfaces are smooth.

Summary of the Invention

[0003] Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in conventional knitting needles, when locking and pulling out the thread, the thread tends to slip off easily, and there is a problem that the thread may come out or come off, making it difficult to perform a stable knitting operation. In addition, in order to reliably pull out the thread, it is necessary to move the fingers significantly, resulting in low operability and a large burden during long-term work.

[0004] Means for Solving the Problems This invention was made to solve the above problems, and is characterized in that an annular groove is formed on the outer periphery of the tip of the knitting needle. The groove is formed so as to be able to lock the thread during the knitting operation, and is configured such that the thread is held in the groove. The width and depth of the groove are appropriately set according to the size number of the knitting needle and the thickness of the thread, and are not limited to specific numerical values.

[0005] Effects of the Invention According to this invention, since the thread is held in the groove during the knitting operation, it is possible to prevent the thread from slipping or coming off. Furthermore, because the thread can be securely fastened, the movement of the fingers can be reduced, improving operability and reducing the workload. Furthermore, this invention is effective for a wide range of users, from beginners to experts, and enables stable knitting operations. In addition, it is applicable to various knitting needle sizes and yarn thicknesses, making it highly versatile. Furthermore, in order to allow the yarn to be secured and pulled out without having to adjust the direction of the knitting needle during the knitting process, a continuous groove in the circumferential direction is formed on the tip of the knitting needle.

[0006] Brief explanation of the drawing The drawings show the knitting needle according to the present invention. Figure 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the knitting needle according to the present invention. Figure 2 is an enlarged view of the tip of the knitting needle according to the present invention.

[0007] Embodiments for carrying out the present invention The knitting needle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. The knitting needle according to this invention is composed of a rod-shaped member, and a groove is formed at its tip. As shown in Figure 2, a continuous groove in the circumferential direction is formed on the outer circumference of the tip portion. This groove 3 is configured to hold the yarn when it is secured during knitting operations, preventing the yarn from slipping and coming loose. This allows knitting operations to be performed with smaller finger movements than before.

Claims

1. A knitting needle used for knitting, comprising a rod-shaped member having a tip, characterized in that an annular groove is formed on the outer circumference of the tip, and the groove is configured to be able to hold yarn.

2. The knitting rod according to claim 1, characterized in that the groove is formed in a shape and depth that holds the yarn during knitting.

3. The knitting needle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the groove is formed continuously along the circumferential direction of the tip portion.