Bamboo Knitting Needles

United States
January 25, 2007 4:11am CST
Today I found an Asian discount store and found double pointed bamboo knitting needles for $1.50 for a set of 4. At craft stores those run about $18.00. I couldn't pass them up. I got 3 different sizes. Double pointed needles are used to make hats & socks and other tubular items. I'll try them out tomorrow and see how it goes.
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@shawnasie (389)
• United States
25 Jan 07
I am not a knitter but I do know that crochet hooks cost a lot of money. You are very lucky to find such a deal. All my hooks were given to me as gifts. If I got ones as nice as bamboo I would be ecstatic. Lucky you, great find.
• United States
26 Jan 07
I tried them out today and they are so smooth. They also have crochet hooks in some smaller sizes made out of bamboo.
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
27 Jan 07
I have never heard of bamboo knitting needles, I hope they are strong, I am not good at knitting, I have broken many a knitting needle.
@peavey (16936)
• United States
29 Jan 07
I couldn't have passed that up, either! Please let us know how they knit. I've never had bamboo knitting needles, but always wanted to try them and they've always been too expensive to justify.
• United States
28 Jan 07
I have never used double pointed needles. Although I have knitted many items, I have never knitted in the round. I find it too confusing.
@RebeccaLynn (2256)
• United States
28 Jan 07
Does this craft store have a website? What a great find!
@msack3889 (102)
• United States
28 Jan 07
That is a great deal. You all should look on Ebay too. I've seen some really good deals on there. Just last week I was the high bidder ($25.xx) on 11 paires of bamboo needles, and I was outbid at the last second. Also if you have an AC Moore, Michael's, or Joann's near you, you can use their 40% off and 50% off coupons on the needles. Around here, AC Moore has the best selection of both yarn & needles. HTH :-)