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Knitting instruments small and unnecessary (8)

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needless

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'unnecessary' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for needless that I've seen before include "uncalled for" , "luxury" , "Unnecessary, avoidable" , "Surplus to requirements" , "Uncalled-for" .)

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