So I thought I'd share a pic of the crazy clover needles (neither circs or straights) that I found at the Salvation Army Bazaar here in Tokyo. I also scored an old Clover crochet needle set in the cutest red case, and some not so cute but very useful double points. Nothing was more than $2. Bar-gain!
and here is the diagram that was on the needle packet
and finally a pic of inside the crochet needle case!
Darin also wanted me to mention that he is really happy with a drawing he is doing for a super secret project. Go get 'em tiger!
hey, they actually sell those crazy needles in my lys! they're called something like "quick knitters" (only in norwegian, of course ;-)). don't know why they are supposed to make you knit faster, but the point is, i think, that they're not as heavy to use as straight needles are for bigger projects.
also, i wanted to say i love your orangina! i'm making an olive green one. it's taking forever, for some reason.
Posted by: kris | May 11, 2005 at 12:41 AM
yes, i think that kris is right.. they are straight needles for larger projects. this way the needles are not so long as to keep bumping into things which is the problem that i have with all of my straight bamboo needles.
Posted by: gleek | May 11, 2005 at 01:12 AM
I have some crazy needles like those in bamboo. I they rock and I wish that all straight needles were like that! I'm not too fond of knitting with circulars, but this seems like a good comprimise!
Posted by: lori z | May 11, 2005 at 01:16 AM
Ohhh, stateside, I've seen those in clover bamboo and in addi turbo (flex straights). Bargains make it all the sweeter, though!
The crochet kit is very cute!
Posted by: freecia | May 11, 2005 at 03:45 AM
ooh! cool needles and cool crochet kit. I heart circs, though.
Posted by: Carrie | May 11, 2005 at 05:56 AM
Nice, score, I especially like the graphic on the package. However, I think those wacky needles would feel like the worst of both worlds for me! I can't wait to see Darin's exciting new drawring.
Posted by: Amy | May 11, 2005 at 01:34 PM
Those half straight half circ looks real cool. Great buys there.
Posted by: lauray | May 11, 2005 at 05:45 PM
Very cool... I still love my circs though! Nice to know there is another straight needle option...
Posted by: frecklegirl | May 12, 2005 at 02:00 AM