What Does ndl Mean in Knitting?
ndl means needle.
Needle · General Terms
Needle explained
The tool you knit with. Patterns give a suggested size, but you should use whatever size gets you the stated gauge.
How you might see it written
Patterns aren't always consistent. ndl may also appear as ndls, needle, or needles. The converter recognizes all of these.
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