Knitting rods (7)

I believe the answer is:

needles

(Other definitions for needles that I've seen before include "passes through" , "Sharp pointed implements" , "Feature of Christmas trees" , "IoW rocks" , "Annoys, pointers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror, The Star Tribune and the Evening Standard.

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