Friday, January 4, 2013

Not a Clue


I have a lot of circular needles and a bad habit of not keeping the package and the needle in the same place.

This means that as I finish projects, I have to try to figure out what needle goes into what package. I don't think I ever really get it right.

I have a needle gauge but honestly, I have no idea how it is supposed to work.


I can't even figure out how long a cable is.

I know all this makes me seem shockingly ignorant but over in the Knit Picks Lovers group on Ravelry there has been a lot of discussion about the new Sunstruck needles. It seems that there has been some discrepancy about the marked size of the needles and what they actually measure. I don't feel so bad now. If Knit Picks can't figure this out than nobody can. Speaking of Knit Picks, have you seen this?


I want one. In green. 
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5 comments:

  1. ZenitudeJanuary 4, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    I agree, the green one is gorgeous. But I have several cardigans on my 2013 list and should start with those before I commit to another one!
    I will post how I store my circular needles this week. You might like the idea!

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  2. Guri January 4, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Hallo! Happy new year to you!
    Thank you for your comment of my Marius-sweather on Ravelry :) I found your blog and I will definitely visit you again :)

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  3. WanderingcatstudioJanuary 4, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I am terrible when it comes to keeping track of my packages too. Have you tried the Chia Goo needles? Not only do they have a lovely unkikable cable, they also have the size laser etched into the needle - and they are fairly inexpensive. We get ours from here - http://www.etsy.com/shop/grandmashandknitting she frequently has sales.

    I have actually found my knit picks needles to be a little off when it comes to the sizes.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 4, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    oh the needles....
    oh the packages.....
    oh the sizes......
    the color charts.....
    I have no idea
    either....

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  5. ShannonJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    I have this in pink. It holds all of my circs (and I have a LOT) very well. I just cut the size off the top of the paper insert and hole punch it, slide the needle through. I have the arranged in the zipper pouches from smallest to largest. I only have one or two out at a time so it makes it easy to know where they go again when I'm done or when I "find" them in a box or bag somewhere. http://www.etsy.com/listing/54626329/circular-knitting-needle-canvas-case-by

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