First I cut the 36 inch dowel into four 9 inch pieces - then I ran each end through the pencil sharpener...
...then I sanded and oiled...
...then I cast on...
Sunday, January 11, 2009
New Knitting Needles
I needed some new knitting needles - size 10 - to make the Robin's Egg Blue Hat (mine of course won't be Robin's Egg Blue - more about that later) - and because I live in tiny town - many miles from any sort of knitting emporium - I decided just to whip out another set of dpns - this time from a hardwood dowel...
First I cut the 36 inch dowel into four 9 inch pieces - then I ran each end through the pencil sharpener...
...then I sanded and oiled...
...then I cast on...
First I cut the 36 inch dowel into four 9 inch pieces - then I ran each end through the pencil sharpener...
...then I sanded and oiled...
...then I cast on...
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This pattern has been on my "to do" list at Ravelry for forever! Can't wait to see how it turns out and love your color choice. Cool needles too--I love how completely handmade your project is, needles and all!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty color. Will look great on you as will the hat style. E
ReplyDeleteGood for you.....fantastic handcrafted needles!
ReplyDeleteway to go! and i love the yarn!
ReplyDeleteyes, it is a pretty color - such a frugal by necessity scout-mom!! love, k
ReplyDeleteThat's ingenious! That hat has been on my queue for a while too. Can't wait to see your finished product!
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