[Nfb-krafters-korner] new needles report

[Blindhands at aol.com]

I just received my new 
 
Clover Takumi Bamboo Premium 9" Circular Knitting  Needles
 
I really need to tell you folks a little about these  needles.  I have not 
used them yet, so I cannot comment on that, but first  impressions.
 
9 inche needles are a small circle when knitting.  I  have a few pairs of 
the Hia hia  9 inch metal needles and they take some  getting use to.
 
First impression of the Clover  Takumi   needles:  They have a short area 
of the thick part [width of needle] to  hold onto.  They have long pointed 
tips and they are really smooth  bamboo.
 
I find the Hia Hia metal tips to be slippery.
 
These needles are suppose to be good for knitting wrist  bands, socks and 
mittens.  
 
I will have to report back on how well I like working with  them.
 
I do have a 12" circular needle and I have ordered a new  one of those 
[different type/brand] then my original one and I will report on  that.  I use 
my 12" size 8 which has a plastic needle tip making mittens  and love them.


 
Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
Blindhands at AOL.com