編(あ)み棒(ぼう)

あみぼう
noun
knitting needle
tool
1. knitting needle
A long, thin rod used for knitting yarn into fabric. Typically sold in pairs or sets and available in various thicknesses.
編(あ)み棒(ぼう)で毛糸(けいと)を編(あ)む。
Knit yarn with knitting needles.
太(ふと)い編(あ)み棒(ぼう)のほうが初心者(しょしんしゃ)には使(つか)いやすい。
Thicker knitting needles are easier for beginners to use.
祖母(そぼ)は編(あ)み棒(ぼう)を手(て)に取(と)ると、あっという間(ま)にマフラーを編(あ)み上(あ)げた。
When my grandmother picked up her knitting needles, she finished a scarf in no time.

Usage

編(あ)み棒(ぼう) refers to the straight needles used for knitting. For crochet hooks, the term is かぎ針(ばり).

Common collocations

  • 編(あ)み棒(ぼう)で編(あ)む (to knit with needles)
  • 竹(たけ)の編(あ)み棒(ぼう) (bamboo knitting needles)
  • 編(あ)み棒(ぼう)の太(ふと)さ (knitting needle thickness)

Related words

Related Words

Related: 毛糸(けいと) (yarn, knitting wool)
Related: 編(あ)み物(もの) (knitting, knitted goods)
Related: 手編(てあ)み (hand-knit)
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Added 2026.3.7 18:34 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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