I recently had to replace my beloved set of bamboo interchangeable circular knitting needles that Greg bought for me when I first started knitting about 6 years ago. As much as I loved and appreciated knitting with them I was never 100% in love with the whole interchangeable concept. So, when I stumbled upon Brilliant Knitting on Etsy I bought the 16" set of circulars right away, holy value! I loved them so much that I bought the 24" set about a month later. Let me just say that I am so much happier with these than fiddling with tips, searching for lost cables etc. I could also go on and on about the join on these (so smooth) and the fact that the cable thickness directly corresponds with the needle size (awesome!).
This also meant that I found myself with 30 circular needles on my hands so I needed some way to store them. On Thursday I finally got around to whipping up a case that can hold all 15 sizes. It was such a quick project and I had so much fun being able to customize it for these needles which are such a pleasure to use. I can put different lengths of the same size needle in each pocket so it holds all 30. It was also nice to complete a sewing project! It's been a long time since I've sat down at the machine. I used vintage fabric from my stash for the exterior and the interior pockets and a canvas drop cloth for the backing. I ended up covering a button with the drop cloth too as a closure. I sewed that top interior flap into a triangle like that leaving edges open to stash a tape measure and perhaps some tapestry needles.
It feels so good to be able to just open this up and have the tools I need right at hand and I am very satisfied with my choice not to go with another interchangeable set.
PS. Don't forget to include your link to your {a picture a day post} in the comments!
Is there a catch? I mean seriously, I paid nearly that much for *each* one of my addi turbo circulars?
But I'm intrigued with the concept of the cables being the same size as the needle thickness....
oh man - intrigued indeed
Posted by: Lis | February 20, 2011 at 08:50 PM
I love this !! I totally need one for all my circulars!! Beautiful!
Posted by: Jessica L. | February 20, 2011 at 08:54 PM
i'm intrigued as well. how can they sell them so cheaply???
Posted by: kate | February 20, 2011 at 09:22 PM
no catch! i couldn't believe it myself! the bamboo is really nice quality, they are very smooth and i can't tell you what a difference it makes that the cable is the same thickness as the needle. if you go to page 4 of the shops feedback you will see a picture i added of the join too (redcombvintage). also, with the 16" needle the needle itself is shorter so they are so much easier on your hands to knit with. i really love these.
Posted by: Abi | February 20, 2011 at 09:32 PM
i really don't know?!
Posted by: Abi | February 20, 2011 at 09:33 PM
thanks!
Posted by: Abi | February 20, 2011 at 09:33 PM
also, the cables are really, really flexible.
Posted by: Abi | February 20, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Love that needle case, so pretty. Here's a link to my Picture a Day http://lifebythelakeside.blogspot.com
Posted by: Caitlin | February 21, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Hi, Abi! I can't wait to get my needles! I'm going to make a case, too, because you've totally inspired me! And, after my next eBay sale, I'm going to buy the 16 inch set, as well. I love your needle case. Right now, all my needles are swimming around in a sea of confusion, a plastic shoe box. I hate digging for the right ones, searching for a needle gauge, figuring out which cable is attached to which needle tip. And they're all different... some addis, some metal, some plastic, a few bamboo. You get the idea. Thanks for sharing! You always have the best ideas...
Here's my pic a day from yesterday... haven't posted today's... y e t.
http://madebyhandonplanetearth.blogspot.com/2011/02/apad-in-which-winter-returns-or-hand.html?showComment=1298295707755#c1545924814233400072
Posted by: Suzanne | February 21, 2011 at 08:49 AM
oooh, I'm going check out these needles now! Love the case you whipped up for them.
Posted by: jess | February 21, 2011 at 09:40 AM
I couldn't stand it - I'm just so curious, hopefully they arrive quickly :)
Posted by: Lis | February 21, 2011 at 12:03 PM
those needles look pretty inviting – what a good deal! (plus, it's always nice to support handmade.) thanks for sharing this!
Posted by: heyjenrenee | February 21, 2011 at 06:00 PM
You should make more of those cases an sell them in your shop - I bet a lot of people would buy them.
Posted by: Pam from Kansas | February 22, 2011 at 01:19 PM
I stumbled over your blog, and am so glad I did! I have been looking for a circular needle set and have been hemming and hawing about getting an interchangeable set for a while now, but your feedback about that and other review I've read have made me hesitate. These look awesome! Thank you for the link!
Great case too, I love it!! I guess I'll have to get making one of those too, once I order my needles. Thanks again!
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I really appreciate this post. I’ve been looking all over for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You have made my day! Thanks again!
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