Startitis fever has passed.
However, over the past few days, I've discovered that in my aunt's needle box are some needles that some people covet.
Besides these three circlon needles, I have two more. When I get the time, I'll play around with them and see for myself how they compare to these new-fangled needles. Stay tuned!
Has anybody used the old Susan Bates circlon needles? What do you think of them?
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I'm not sure if that's what I have, but I found a pink less than 16 in. plastic circular in a stash given to my church knitting group. I made a few hats with it and love the thing, since I don't have to switch to DPNs till a few rows from the end.
I have a couple pairs. I love them because the points flex a little. Very comfortable to knit with.
They look incredibly lightweight!
I've never used them, but I enlarged the photo and the tips look nice and pointy. Besides I'd trust Aunt Ellie's judgment.
I know nothing about the needles, but I know that ribbing for that sweater! And it's beautiful!
Sounds like my knitting...inching along. I have a bunch of the old needles because I go to garage sales and usually buy the pack - or people donate them to me because of my knitting club at school. I haven't used the small ones, but I like them.
Since I've been knitting all my life, these don't seem "old" to me..LOL, more like old friends. I like them because there's no jog in the join and they don't snag. My favorite needles are the addi turbos but I can't afford to replace all my "old" needles! Your blog is lovely.
Blogless Mary Lou
I've never seen them before but they look like they would be very lightweight.
I love my "vintage" plastic circular needles. They're wonderful for lace since the points are well formed. As some others have said, they're light as well.
I am happy to make them at home in my collection if you decide that you don't like them.
Of course, I've heard that the signature needles are a joy to work with as well.
Happy knitting,
Knitted Yarns aka Heidi
I inherited some and love them--great points and non-snagging joins. Do UWS Knitters get dibs?
Elaine (a/k/a eagleeyeknits)
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