Bamboo Shirotake Knitting Needles - Straight (23cm)

These bamboo knitting needles make your knitting experience as smooth as possible, minimising the possibility of splitting yarn. The surface finishing is polished with natural plant wax, giving it excellent lustre and fine texture. So lightweight your hands will not tire even after long hours of knitting and especially great for children. With a tapered point to ensure that every loop is even, and the smooth surface of the bamboo maintains a flow of the yarn.

Made from sustainable bamboo, these needles have finely ground points and carefully polished surfaces. The size is laser printed onto the needles so it won’t rub off.

These make excellent first knitting needles for your child when they are ready to be introduced to the wonderful world of wool craft.Perfect also for the beginner knitter and for people who like the feel of smooth warm bamboo passing between fingers.

Seeknit's Shirotake knitting needles are made by Kinki Amibari, the oldest bamboo knitting needle supplier in Japan. For over 100 years they have continued to produce the best quality needles made by traditional craftsmen.

Sizes: 6.5mm (US 10.5), 7mm (US 10.75), 8mm (US 11), 9mm (US 13) * all needles 23cm long

Brand: made by Kinki Amibari for Seeknit
Country of manufacture: Japan
Material: Bamboo, polished with natural wax
100% Biodegradable: Yes