new knitting needle designs

i've been making my needles which you can find on my etsy. these ones are a new design and i think these are so cute with the argyle ends. don't forget to check 'em out!

naughty needles

this morning, before whisking off to work, i took the time to take additional (more satisfactory) pics of my "naughty needles". i just think they are so cute! i can't wait to make more; but one only has so much time. i hand create each needle. they are all 12" long and come in various u.s. sizes. i've got all of the ones below for sale on my etsy. what's really cool about them is that i can personalize them in any way you like, any color combo, any letter, number, design or phrase. they're the perfect gift for your favorite knitter; and we all need to treat ourselves every once in a while! plus, mother's day is just around the corner. i'll keep you posted as new designs emerge.

sassy right? givin' some love to those naughty knitters!

i can also do fruits, or pretty much anything else. i've got some sushi in the works!

naughty needles

i'm posting my hand made knitting needles tonight on my etsy: http://www.clairegirl.etsy.com/. i'm calling them "naughty needles". i hand make each one out of wooden dowels. i widdle the ends to a point, sand them each one by one with 4 different grades of sand paper so they are super smooth. then i give them each 2-3 coats of latex stain to give them a nice sheen. lastly, i mold each end by hand. i make a variety of ends which will fit into one of three categories: "simple", "expressions", and "desert". the "simple" needles have ends which are solid in color either with nothing on them or with a simple design such as polka dots, stripes, etc., on solid background. these are $15 a pair. the "expressions" have letters, numbers, or words on solid background and/or stripes, dots, etc. these are $18 a pair. lastly, the "desert" needles have ends that are far more intricate such as fruit, flowers, sushi, or any other design you can imagine. these are $20-$24 per pair. right now i have sizes us17, 15, 11, 10.5, 9, 8, and 5; but hope to carry all sizes soon. here are some pics of them. i will get some individuals up tomorrow. don't forget to have me make something custom for you. these are the perfect gift for that special knitter. am i hearing mother's day?

i think these would make great gifts!