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    Circus Elephan pattern question

    1. what is a blund-end yarn needle

    2. worked in rounds. after rnd 29: Work even. Rnd 30
    question what do they want "Work even. and they end with "work even. Fasten off. Do they just want to remind to make stitches even?

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    Linda,

    Here are some pictures of blunt end needles:

    blund end needle - Bing Images

    I use the plastic kind to finish off my work.

    Usually, when the pattern says work even - continue until finished with the number of rows/rounds specified. It also means that will not use any increasing and decreasing to finish your pattern off.

    Hope this helps!

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    You have to use a blunt end needle for stitching up yarn projects because a sharp end can snag the yarn. I usually use a size 16 needle. That's one with a big eye that can be used for plastic canvas and worsted weight yarn can fit through the eye.

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    Thank you for your replies. Very helpful. The elephant is almost done and is adorable.

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    I am thinking repeat the pattern across. Sometimes they say work even and sometimes "across" A blunt end needle is a big needle with an eye large enought to thread yarn through. And the end is rounded. They are called Yarn needles. Hope this helps you!

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