Guest Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I'm so against plastic needles ( :gag: ) that I want to consider all options before having to resort to them. For those who haven't read my post about the Kidsilk Haze, I'm finding that my usual choice of lovely bamboo needles is proving to be a little tricky, as they tend too grip to tightly onto the Kidsilk Haze. Now, here's the silly question: has anyone ever tried polishing bamboo needles? With something like wax furniture polish? Mine tend to take on a sheen with use, but these are a brand new pair bought at the weekend especially to knit 'River'. Adding a little Pledge to the bamboo needles won't do them any harm... will it? . Moreover, will it help to make them a little more slippy? Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmelieB Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Wouldn't pledge rub off a bit too quick? I think you'd actually have to varnish them with gloss, to really make them stay slippy. I tried some Lantern Moons a few weeks ago, and they were incredibly slippy. I'm not a fan of wooden needles but these were lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I was thinking along the lines of the Pledge helping to 'season' the bamboo a little, once the initial application had worn off. Sort of how the oil and perspiration from the skin conditions them into being a little slippier with continued use. I think I'll check out the Lantern Moons, actually. I've admired them from afar, so any excuse to purchase a pair. Thanks for the recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmelieB Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I was thinking about the effect oil has too, but can't see pledge having enough lubrication to really make a difference. I wonder if a clear furniture wax would be better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Wax was my first thought, then I considered what I had sitting in my cupboard and the Pledge came to mind . Just had a quick look at Get Knitted's stock of Lantern Moons, and unfortnately they're out of the sizes I need. Does anyone have any ideas of another stockist before I resort to doing a search? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Beeswax polish should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Beeswax polish should do it. I'll put a tin in my trolly while I'm in Tesco later. No more suggestions about how to make do with the Bamboos! I'm sold on the lovely, lovely Lantern Moons . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 From what I've gathered, Koigu and Nobu (?) yarns are available in John Lewis - at the store in Manchester (so I've been told). I wanted some yarn for a slash necked jumper, but I'll have to go there and check. Nice scarf, that. I'm thinking of knitting a scarf in the round (with a circular needle) like the americans do. I'm looking at the designs from the latest Harry Potter films (Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire). I'm knitting a jumper from here The pattern is called salina. I'm doing it in a teal coloured tweed rather than that lime green that the photo calls for. I'm knitting on bamboo needles, and the yarn has 'teeth' in the sense of 'gripping' to the needles, so I've been rubbling beeswax on the bamboo needles to get them smooth (because I prefer them to bamboo needles). Happy knitting! __________________ I fopund something but i think its another forum and i cant add the addy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy-Lastic Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Que? What are you on about Jabber?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmelieB Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 You can get Lantern Moons from purlescence I may have to get some for myself too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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