[Abi_marsden]

Hi I've had major op and can't knit to well now.find it really hard to hold the needles.ive been told bamboo needles are good to manage and hold a lot easier .what do you think ?

 

[Yarn Happy]

I have seen posts from people with hand problems, they say that the bamboo is the only needle they can use without pain. It is sure worth a try, get one set and see how it goes.

 

[Dreamweaver]

I think that the KnitPicks woods would also be fine,,, nice and light. The more impotant thing may be to use circulars so that the weight of your knitting is in your lap, not on the needles and your wrists.

 

[MaggieNow]

There has been much discussion on here about square needles and how they have helped with hand/wrist pain. Do a search and you will find multiple posts about them.

 

[GypsyC1225]

Absolutely love my bamboo needles. I have problems with my hands also.

 

[josette]

Just started using my bamboo straight knitting needles and bamboo crochet hooks. I love the feel of them! My hands are always cold so I found the bamboo nice to the touch. Just ordered a set of circular and a set of double pointed needles in bamboo too!.

 

[Brandywine124]

I use Knit Picks Harmony wooden circular needles and I love them. Easier to work with, easy on my hands, lovely to look at. The best needles I've ever found.

 

[Marie Diane]

yes i love my bamboo needles, so soft and smooth. someone once told me steel nedles cause rheumatism

 

[Willoughby]

I replaced all my needles with bamboo. They feel so much better in your hands when you're knitting. Kind of like working with a good quality yarn instead of a cheap acrylic.

 

[SDKATE57]

I have arthritis in my hands, and find that the bamboo needles don't slip when I can't give them a strong grip like you have to with metal needles. Also,much lighter to hold than the metal ones too. I wouldn't give them up for anything.

 

[Abi_marsden]

Thank you to all you kind people about bamboo needles.i defnatly want to try them now.

 

[MaryE-B]

Bamboo or any kind of wooden needles are lighter and yarn doesn't slide off of them as easily as metal. You should by one pair of whatever is the most convenient needles to find and try them. If they work for you, then you can worry about your next step.

 

[elbev]

Just to let you know I got a really good deal on e-bay and got a set of approx 18 pairs of bamboo needles (up to 10mm, which is what I was actually looking for) for a really good price. I have now used them and love them! It was a better deal to buy the full set of all sizes as it was to get one pair of 10mm!

 

[Hannelore]

I think that the KnitPicks woods would also be fine,,, nice and light. The more impotant thing may be to use circulars so that the weight of your knitting is in your lap, not on the needles and your wrists.

I agree with you Dreamweaver. Circular needles do come in handy when weight can become a problem for any knitter.

 

[kidbear]

I just love the Bamboo.I am slowly changing all my needles to Bamboo

 

[CharlotteT95]

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