These needles were purchased to use as tools in teaching a class in beginning knitting. They are smooth and lightweight but strong enough to allow for dropping and/or tight clenches. I'm sure they could break but I've never experienced a problem with them. It was great to be able to buy enough needles in a single size here. We live in a rural area nearly 100 miles from the closest yarn shop. The price was right and the quality was great!
I'm just learning how to knit and I bought these based off of the other reviews. At first I thought they were a little difficult to use because they are a bit small. I bought some larger plastic ones thinking that they'd be easier to knit with but the points were dull on them so I went back to these because the points are sharper making it easier to grasp the yarn with. The bamboo allows the yarn to glide nicely without being too slippery where you lose stitches.
I am so pleased to have discovered the Clover line of knitting needless. They are an excellent length, and the yarn moves easily along these needles. I saw some like these on an online class that I was watching, and am so glad that I decided to try them. They are wonderful.
A few years ago, a friend tried to teach me to knit continental-style on those old aluminum needles. I tried and tried, but I just couldn't get the hang of it. The yarn kept falling off the needles. A few weeks ago I heroically decided I was going to knit my boyfriend a scarf for Christmas. No ifs, ands, or buts about it; it was going to happen or I'd die trying. I watched the videos on youtube and other online websites and noticed that a lot of people use bamboo needles. So I bought a pair of Clover size 8 needles and some yarn and got started. What a difference bamboo makes. I now knit and purl away. Perhaps it also helps that I use the American/English/throwing knitting style now, which is purported to be easier for beginners. The needles grip the yarn snugly enough so that I don't drop stitches as I used to. The yarn doesn't slide sloppily all over the place, yet there is enough slack to knit comfortably and easily. Since these are only 9" long, they are much more ergonomic and put less strain on the hands and wrists than the longer needles do. My scarf is coming along so nicely that a few days ago I ordered a pair of Brittany needles in size 19 and have since started a thicker, chunkier scarf for myself. Next project: a knit hat and knitting in the round. (Wish me luck!) Bottom line: if I can knit, so can you. I'm not artsy in any way, a fact that I've always lamented. But now I too delight in going in craft stores, places I'd previously only gazed at from afar, because I never had any idea how to USE anything I found inside. I can't draw, paint, or play a musical instrument, but I CAN knit and crochet and create awesome things. Finally I've triumphed in channeling my artistic inner child! Get these needles. You won't regret it. In my very limited experience, both Brittany and Clover needles are fantastic for the beginning knitter.
I love bamboo knitting needles and I tend to stick with this brand. Getting them at a cheaper price than in store is a bonus. (Thanks, Amazon!) They are lightweight and perfectly smooth.
I’ve often reached for my 9” bamboo needles when doing small projects like sleeves, baby things & toys. When they got too old & raggedy I was happy to find them here on Amazon!
Marchell Magarro Aquino
Great needles
These needles were purchased to use as tools in teaching a class in beginning knitting. They are smooth and lightweight but strong enough to allow for dropping and/or tight clenches. I'm sure they could break but I've never experienced a problem with them. It was great to be able to buy enough needles in a single size here. We live in a rural area nearly 100 miles from the closest yarn shop. The price was right and the quality was great!
Alanna Medlock
They Knit Well
I'm just learning how to knit and I bought these based off of the other reviews. At first I thought they were a little difficult to use because they are a bit small. I bought some larger plastic ones thinking that they'd be easier to knit with but the points were dull on them so I went back to these because the points are sharper making it easier to grasp the yarn with. The bamboo allows the yarn to glide nicely without being too slippery where you lose stitches.
Claudia Ivette Moreno
Great bamboo knitting needles
I only use bamboo needles for my knitting. I love this brand of needles
You Seong Lew
So glad to have discovered Clover Needles!
I am so pleased to have discovered the Clover line of knitting needless. They are an excellent length, and the yarn moves easily along these needles. I saw some like these on an online class that I was watching, and am so glad that I decided to try them. They are wonderful.
John Paul
Terrific for beginners
A few years ago, a friend tried to teach me to knit continental-style on those old aluminum needles. I tried and tried, but I just couldn't get the hang of it. The yarn kept falling off the needles. A few weeks ago I heroically decided I was going to knit my boyfriend a scarf for Christmas. No ifs, ands, or buts about it; it was going to happen or I'd die trying. I watched the videos on youtube and other online websites and noticed that a lot of people use bamboo needles. So I bought a pair of Clover size 8 needles and some yarn and got started. What a difference bamboo makes. I now knit and purl away. Perhaps it also helps that I use the American/English/throwing knitting style now, which is purported to be easier for beginners. The needles grip the yarn snugly enough so that I don't drop stitches as I used to. The yarn doesn't slide sloppily all over the place, yet there is enough slack to knit comfortably and easily. Since these are only 9" long, they are much more ergonomic and put less strain on the hands and wrists than the longer needles do. My scarf is coming along so nicely that a few days ago I ordered a pair of Brittany needles in size 19 and have since started a thicker, chunkier scarf for myself. Next project: a knit hat and knitting in the round. (Wish me luck!) Bottom line: if I can knit, so can you. I'm not artsy in any way, a fact that I've always lamented. But now I too delight in going in craft stores, places I'd previously only gazed at from afar, because I never had any idea how to USE anything I found inside. I can't draw, paint, or play a musical instrument, but I CAN knit and crochet and create awesome things. Finally I've triumphed in channeling my artistic inner child! Get these needles. You won't regret it. In my very limited experience, both Brittany and Clover needles are fantastic for the beginning knitter.
Jennifer Treviño Muñeca Azteca
Great for dishcloths.
I keep these in the car with some cotton yarn...if Im stuck waiting a long time I always have a project in the door or trunk.
Cynthia Martinez
These are good for beginners like me
These are good for beginners like me. Perfect size and the yarn doesn't slide all over like with metal needles.
Rose-marie Evans
Great knitting needles.
Great knitting needles. The bamboo is nice and smooth so there are no snags in the yarn. Needed this size to add to my collection
Kelly Johnson
You will KNIT be disappointed.
I love bamboo knitting needles and I tend to stick with this brand. Getting them at a cheaper price than in store is a bonus. (Thanks, Amazon!) They are lightweight and perfectly smooth.
Miriam Merlo
Great length for small projects
I’ve often reached for my 9” bamboo needles when doing small projects like sleeves, baby things & toys. When they got too old & raggedy I was happy to find them here on Amazon!