i did not get the standard set they sell, but went a la carte, only buying the parts and pieces i would or could use. the standard set comes with tip sizes i rarely use (ie: sizes 10.5 and 11). of course, now saying that, i will surely need them in an upcoming project. instead, i bought the fixed needles in sizes 2 and 3, and tips in sizes 4 through 8, plus cables. all in all, i spent a lot less and got excactly what i wanted.
about the needles ... smooth as glass. they are so smooth, slick w/o being slippery, pointy w/o being sharp, and they have a very nice taper. these are my new favorite needles in the world!
i had been waiting for these needles so i could start a new summer sweater project, but ended up casting on for a shawl instead.
this is my 2nd string, another version of susan lawrence's spring things shawl. i'm making it just as my first one ... which someone called 'dibs' on. but, this one IS for me.
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Are you using your fun new needles to knit a couple of 8" squares to send to Texas? hint hint Cathy B
I have a pair of these as well, along with the nickel plated ones - love them booth. The wood ones are just so pretty to look at!
oooh... fancy needles. i may need to give those a try!
So someone called *dib's* on that beautiful blue shawl? That masterpiece..How shameful!Orange is soooo much more your color!!
those are my fav wood needles too! I love how waxy they are. Your shawl is off to a good start, beautiful shade of yarn your using!
Like the needles. I've been thinking of getting those myself. Those tyrolean socks are gorgeous. Worth the effort of ripping and reknitting.
Ang
Wow, these are gorgeous needles, I'm guessing they are nice to knit with too.
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