Bamboo Knitting Needles

How about bamboo knitting needles or crochet hooks if you are looking for a unique gift to give to a friend or family member who loves to knit?

Or you live with someone who is a keen knitter and you want to silence the pins that are continuously clicking away in the background?

Why not consider giving a gift to knit that is made from this environmentally friendly material?

Benefits

Bamboo knitting needles come in a wide range of sizes that match those types made from more conventional materials.

• They are perfect for a wide range of projects and styles used in this craft.
• They are extremely comfortable to use for long periods of time.
• They are very lightweight in comparison meaning you can comfortably knit away for hours on end.
• They are really quiet, no more noises that disturb the rest of your family and friends when you are clicking away with your metal pins.
• They improve with age by growing smoother to the touch the more they are used.
• They are warm to hold, no cold like metal versions.

Choice

• Straight - different lengths
• Circular - different lengths
• Single pointed
• Double pointed
• Packs are available - such as 15 sets in different sizes

Sizes

This table provides an overview of sizing systems in different countries. Exact size is usually marked on each needle.

Metric (mm)	UK	Canada	US	Japan
2.0	14	14	0
2.1				0
2.25	13	13	1
2.4				1
2.5
2.7				2
2.75	12	12	2
3.0	11	11		3
3.25	10	10	3
3.3				4
3.5			4
3.6				5
3.75	9	9	5
3.9				6
4.0	8	8	6
4.2				7
4.5	7	7	7	8
4.8				9
5.0	6	6	8
5.1				10
5.4				11
5.5	5	5	9
5.7				12
6.0	4	4	10	13
6.3				14
6.5	3	3	10 ½
6.6				15
7.0	2	2		7 mm
7.5	1	1
8.0	0	0	11	8 mm
9.0	00	00	13	9 mm
10.0	000	000	15	10 mm
12.0			17
16.0			19
19.0			25
25.0			50

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