Product Review: Clover 2/2.75 Bamboo Knitting Needles

Before I met Blythe, I had knitted a few things. Everything I knit was for a human. Then came Blythe. And everything changed.

Now, I prefer to knit miniature clothes. I am a slow knitter at best, but even I can finish a dolly sweater! My first pair of tiny knitting needles were Clover No.2(2.75mm) Takumi Bamboo Premium. You can find these at most local craft shops. They are very affordable at just a few US dollars. I think I got this set when I was visiting New York a while back.



DESCRIPTION: There are five sticks in the set. (Yeah, there really are five! I think when I was taking this photo, I already used one to cast on a project. ) So, you can even knit in the round with these (knitting in a continuous circle, eventually forming a tube). These knitting needles are smooth and polished. When I used them, there were no snags. Each stick is engraved with "TAKUMI 2 2.75 mm CLOVER". I thought that was cute.

PRO: I am so glad that I started miniature knitting with the wooden knitting needles! It helped me so much that there was just a slight amount of grip between the yarn and the knitting needle. It also helped keep the stitches on the needles while I worked. I used to knit human-sized projects on metal sticks and it always felt like the stitches were sliding around.

CON: So on the flip side, if you are one of those speedy knitters, the friction of the wood against the yarn may slow you down too much.

PRO: The other nice thing is that wooden sticks are warmer to the touch. This was a welcome change as I usually prefer to knit in the cold of Wintertime.

CON: There was slight warping of one of the sticks. I think that was the one I used the most. Not sure why it warped, but it doesn't bother me at all and it functions fine.

OVERALL: I recommend the Clover US2/2.75mm Takumi Premium Bamboo knitting needles, especially if you are just starting miniature knitting.