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Giveaway: Laurel Hill Needles

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laurel hill needles giveawayNot too long ago I posted a roundup of some new-to-me products that make great gifts, and one of the ones I included was Laurel Hill knitting needles. These pretty needles are slick, shiny, just a little bit sharp, light and lovely to use.

These particular needles are made out of coconut palm wood and are available in sizes 9, 10, 11 and 13 (5.5, 6, 8 and 9 mm). I really liked using them even though I use circular knitting needles for most purposes.

This week I’m giving away a set of all four sizes of these needles to one reader. This week we’re doing a Rafflecopter contest so you can earn extra chances to win by visiting Facebook if you want. The contest runs through Monday, Dec. 7 at 12 a.m. Eastern.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

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  1. I love bamboo knitting needles. I have not tried Lauren Hill needles. I so far like Crystal Palace bamboo but would love to try the Lauren Hill.

  7. I would love to find these needles under the tree come Christmas morning. Please enter me in the giveaway.

  8. I’ve never tried wooden needles and these look fabulous…would love to try them…thanks so much for the chance to win!

  10. I love bamboo needles! Thank you for this opportunity and may this holiday season bring you joy and peace!!!!!

  11. My favorite needles are the Knitpicks interchangeable needles. I love the points on these needles. I have the complete set of the harmonies and options. I also have most of the tips in the Caespians and Sunstruck. I would say my favorite tips to use are the Harmonies (rainbows). I like the finish on the wood.

  12. many needles look so pretty but I just have dollar store ones and old aluminum ones from my elders who have passed and some thrift sales…i love the dpns, they remind me of my elders and sitting next to them hearing the clicking when I was child. Bamboo are light weight but I’ve broken too, I knit tight as I am still a newbee knitter. Ive seen addi turbos and chicgoo (i think is the name) circulars that look like dream needles They are all too nice to pick a fav..lol

  15. Some of my projects seem to go better with straight needles. I would love to have this set to finish the afghan squares I have started!!

  16. My favorite needles are based on the project I’m doing. I love my Hiya Hiya Sharps for socks. I like my Knitter’s Pride Specials for hats. My KnitPicks for garments. I love them all.

  18. I’ve only just started knitting so I’m using some old aluminum needles from my grandma. I’ve love to try these!

  20. I’ve never tried these knitting needle and would absolutely love to! I would love to add to my needle collection!

  27. I have many sets of knitpicks needles. They are my go-to needles. I would really like to broaden my horizons with some other brands.

  28. Those look like wonderful needles and I would be thrilled to add them to my knitting tools and maybe make them my favorites!

  31. I have a set of bamboo Addi Clicks that I love, also a circular pair of Signatures that are awesome.

  32. I don’t really have a favorite needle. I like to use a variety. Sometimes it’s just a matter of what I have in the size I need for the pattern.

  37. I’m not too crazy about bamboo needles; they’re not slick enough. But these needles look interesting! So far, I’m still a fan of aluminum!

  40. i am new to knitting… i would love these beautiful needles to learn on. i have only used aluminum needles; so i guess those are my favorite until i use these…

  44. I am a beginner knitter so the only needles I have used are the ones you can buy in large supermarkets. I would love to try a better quality set. Thanks for the chance to win.

  50. My favorite needles are bamboo., but I’m not happy with the way they wear down their points., would love to try Laurel Hill needles!

Have you read?

Knit and Felt Some Tabi Style Slippers

The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical. 

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique. 

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead. 

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit. 

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern. 

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like. 

[Photo: Maymade Knits]