Got Needles?

Here's a riddle for you -

How many knitting needles

does a knitter need?

In the beginning,

when you first learn to knit,

every new project seems to need

a different size (i.e. "new") needle.

So, you start to build a collection.

Of course, you have to try each and every

needle that comes along until you find

your favorite.

There are metal, aluminum, wood, bamboo, plastic, etc.

(I think I just read about glass needles.

Memo to me:

"Need to try those.")

Not to mention you can use

straight, circular or double points.

My "go to" needles are the ones in the

hanging organizer in the first two pictures.

The above are just a mixed assortment that I rarely use anymore.

Why not weed out a few and get rid of some?

No.

Just no.

I just do not part with knitting needles.



That's why I have such a massive collection.

I have accumulated these needles over

forty years of knitting.

I suppose that makes some of them true "vintage."

Of course, it wouldn't be much of a collection

without the double pointed needles.

It's hard to believe,

but these pictures don't even include the

numerous needles stashed around

in my knitting bag(s) with ongoing projects.

(Knitting bags are a whole other malady.)

Would you believe,

I still have occasions when I need to

buy another set of needles?

I know.  I have issues.

Don't even get me started on crochet hooks.

I know how to crochet,

but I am a knitter, not a crocheter.

That being said, every knitter worth her keep

needs a few crochet hooks in her bag too.

Let's just say I have a weakness.

What's yours?