Square Knitting Needles

Now I ask you, who would imagine that square needles would be the next greatest thing in knitting? Iâ€™m old school and still use my Susan Bates and Bernat needles that are 30 years old. Though I will admit I did buy a new turbo 40â€ circular needle to do the Magic Loop sock thing â€“ more in another posting, LOL.

Square Needles Quite by accident I found Kollage Yarns advertising square needles. The Kollage website writes that they are easier on the hands and enable you to knit faster with more uniform stitches. Well, I wanted to put them to the test so I went in search of a pair at my LYS. My LYS only had needles sized 9 and up, darn I wanted an 8 to do a dishcloth. Oh well, 9 it is!

Yes, they really are easier on your hands! Round needles are hard to hold especially if you have arthritis, carpal tunnel, or stiffness in your hands and fingers like I do. I was able to easily knit with these needles and did not have square stitches!

Another bonus â€“ when you cast on, your stitches lay nice and straight on the â€œflatâ€ side of the needle and donâ€™t get twisted, sister! Makes it easier to do that first row.

I want to do a whole project with these needles to see if square needles change the look of a pattern, but that will need to wait for a bit. Need to find a store that sells smaller sizes and finish some of my other projects.

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Jackie Burton on December 29, 2007 10:20 am
I have used the square needles on multiple projects now. They really do improve teh consistency of teh guage and are erally very nice to use. I find that I am able to knit llonger without my hands starting to ach. If you are still looking, http://www.yarmbazaar.com seems to always have the full selection of sizes in stock.
Jackie Burton on December 29, 2007 10:21 am
Sorry, spelled that wrong. It is http://www.yarnbazaar.com

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