The secret of a perfect bamboo needle
Thomas Selter, Europe’s largest knitting needle manufacturer with production in Germany, reveals the secret of a good bamboo needle.
Thomas Selter, Europe’s largest knitting needle manufacturer with production in Germany, reveals the secret of a good bamboo needle.
Features of bamboo knitting needles:
A quiet journey
They are almost inaudible while knitting and the warm surface is comfortable to hold. Bamboo needles are very robust and at the same time light as a feather. They can bend easily and therefore adapt to the shape of the hand without breaking.
Whether your hands are damp in summer or cold in winter, the lightweight and hand-warming bamboo with its open-pored surface finish can absorb and release moisture and never feels too cold or warm. In addition, it does not dazzle due to its matte surface.
Knitting needle made of bamboo - perfectly suited for rather smooth yarns, such as:
- Cotton
- Merino wool
- Linen yarns
- Silk yarns
- Tencel yarns
- Viscose yarns
A quiet journey
They are almost inaudible while knitting and the warm surface is comfortable to hold. Bamboo needles are very robust and at the same time light as a feather. They can bend easily and therefore adapt to the shape of the hand without breaking.
Whether your hands are damp in summer or cold in winter, the lightweight and hand-warming bamboo with its open-pored surface finish can absorb and release moisture and never feels too cold or warm. In addition, it does not dazzle due to its matte surface.
Knitting needle made of bamboo - perfectly suited for rather smooth yarns, such as:
- Cotton
- Merino wool
- Linen yarns
- Silk yarns
- Tencel yarns
- Viscose yarns
The perfect knitting needles for beginners
Compared to metal knitting needles, the natural, waxed surface of our high-quality bamboo is less slippery. This is an advantage for all those who knit very loosely or are new to knitting and has the advantage that the stitches do not slip off the needle faster than intended.
With their basic tips, the needles are also not too sharp, which prevents unintentional piercing of twisted yarns.
The perfect knitting needles for beginners
Compared to metal knitting needles, the natural, waxed surface of our high-quality bamboo is less slippery. This is an advantage for all those who knit very loosely or are new to knitting and has the advantage that the stitches do not slip off the needle faster than intended.
With their basic tips, the needles are also not too sharp, which prevents unintentional piercing of twisted yarns.
Care of bamboo knitting needles and crochet hooks
The manufacture of our bamboo knitting needles requires numerous production steps, the use of high-quality bamboo and many careful hand movements to achieve a perfectly smooth surface. A special wax finish protects the needles, making them particularly durable and easy to glide. With use, the wax surface wears away over time and the tips can become blunter.
To refresh the needles, they can simply be sharpened and sanded smooth (with very fine sandpaper). Applying olive oil or coconut oil and then polishing with a cotton cloth will make the needles shine almost like new again.
