Apr 09 2008
Tools of the trade 1
Jenn in the comments was amazed how many different yarns available. And I’m sure I did not mention all of them. Jenn, I want to impress you even more: I will list you the types of needles we can play with - you would not imagine how many of them are out there - if you are not a knitter of course. If you are a knitter, you are probably well avare of that fact, and probably saving for your Denise or Options set.
- Circulars: the good old circulars. I prefer them for the most of my projects.
- Metallic: the ace in this range is Addi Turbo, which is told to be the best in the market. I recently scored one, and I like them very much. I can’t wait to try their special lace needles. They are coated with a special material, which is not too slippery, and they are more pointed at the end. Of course there are hundreds of types within this category: needle sizes, and cord length.
- Bamboo: lightweight, smooth, warm feel. I love them, but they are too fragile: I’ve already broke two of them. Or I just picked the wrong brand.
- Rosewood, ebony, palm wood: they are expensive, but beautiful. This is the stuff you buy as a present, but seldom for yourself. It is really hard to resist these beauties though: they are a piece of art, and if you only put them in a vase, you can enjoy them just by watching them. Especially these Lantern Moon needles:
I’m pretty sure that there are a lot of other things they make knitting needles from - what I know is: glass (yes, circulars too) bone, and plastic of course. If you hear anything new, please let me know.
These are the ones I crave for: interchangeable needles. There are different cords in the set, with a variation of needle sizes, and you can change them as you wish. And aren’t they beautiful? Unfortunately KnitPicks does not ship to Hungary. And I haven’t got any rich or at least modestly wealthy relations in the US. Khm. Santa, are you listening?
