Bamboo Knitting Needles

Knitting is an alive and timely art that has been around for hundreds of years. It is not limited to grandmothers, but every age and gender enjoys the pleasure that comes from knitting hats, Afghans, socks, bags, sweaters, cardigans and more.

Grandmothers do knit, but so do movie stars, football players, doctors and lawyers. Knitting is the new rock ’n’ roll!

What you need to start knitting

  • Yarn - Yarns come in different weights, textures, and colours.
  • Knitting Needles - Needles come in different sizes, are made from different materials,and fall into two main categories: straight and circular.
  • Knitting Accessories - Yarn and knitting needles are the only items that are a must in order to start knitting but after a while a variety of other knitting tools will become indispensable to you.

Knitting Needles

There are three main types of knitting needles:

  • Straight knitting needles (with one pointed end)
  • Double Pointed Knitting Needles (sometimes abbreviated to dpns)
  • Circular knittting Kneedles (with two needles connected by a plastic cord)

Needles are also made from three types of materials:

  • Metal Knitting Needles
  • Plastic Knitting Needles
  • Bamboo Knitting Needles

Bamboo Knitting Needles

Bamboo knitting needles are very popular as they are lovely and lightweight. Heavy needles such as metal are hard for some people to use as they irritate their hands. For people who suffer from arthritis and tendinitis or any type of hand pains bamboo needles are perfect.

Other advantages of bamboo knitting needles are:

  • Bamboo knitting needles are quiet - This is in contrast to metal needles that make a a loud clicking noise. Quiet knitting needles are very useful when you're in public or watching TV and don't want to disturb anyone.
  • Bamboo knitting needles hold stitches better - Stitches tend to stay on bamboo needles better than on plastic or metal needles. This makes them a great choice for beginner knitters or for more difficult knitting projects. You will be much less likely to drop stitches and wind up with a mess.
  • The more you use Bamboo knitting needles the smoother they get - Bamboo knitting needles are unique in that the more often you use them the smoother they will get. Smooth needles allow you to knit more smoothly and evenly and feel great to work with.
  • Bamboo knitting needles are more eco-friendly - Unlike plastic or metal, bamboo is a renewable resource. Bamboo grows extremely quickly and new needles can be made with less of an impact on the earth than making needles from plastic or bamboo. In this time of eco-awareness this is an easy way you can help to green up your crafts.
  • Bamboo knitting needles make great family heirlooms - There is something about wooden needles that gives them an heirloom quality that plastic and metal lack. Years from now you can pass on your bamboo needles to your children or grandchildren and let them stay in the family for generations.