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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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Comments

  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?

Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]