What Does dpn Mean in Knitting?
dpn means double-pointed needles.
Double-Pointed Needles · General Terms
Double-Pointed Needles explained
Short needles with points at both ends, used in sets of four or five to knit small tubes like socks, sleeves, and hat crowns.
How you might see it written
Patterns aren't always consistent. dpn may also appear as dpns, DPN, or DPNs. The converter recognizes all of these.
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