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| Decision field | Open accessKnitting-Needle Identity & Project-Test RecordGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Learn techniques | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Yarn | Materials |
| Best for | Reading current or vintage knitting-needle sizes without using an unsupported universal UK or Canadian conversion or ranking needle forms and materials for every maker | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | The record does not inspect a physical needle, establish a universal UK or Canadian crosswalk, select a needle form or material, approve gauge, fabric, fit, or care, diagnose pain, or replace the pattern publisher, tool and yarn makers, qualified instruction, or healthcare and accessibility support. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Official registry |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The guide cites current Craft Yarn Council needle, yarn-weight, and FAQ guidance plus current Knitting Guild Association gauge and blocking guidance; it separates source-specific aliases, complete tool identity, representative gauge, finished fabric, maker comfort, and approval. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 16, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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