Like most of us, I appreciate fine craftsmanship and design – especially of those things that are born out of a passion for creative excellence. Thanks to Anne, I am reminded once again that useful can also mean quite beautiful. Witness these circular needles (now available down to size 2 US), made to order by Jenkins Woodworking:
(Top, left: Pink Ivory, size 8 US. Bottom, right: Bloodwood, size 6 US)
They’ve only just arrived so I’ve yet to introduce them to yarn. There’s a small matter of a pair of socks and a shawl to complete before these babies are pressed into service. Until I do, I am content to marvel at the perfect shaping of the business ends with their smooth joins and pliable cables; to feel the slender, exotic hardwoods of these, the first ever needles made just for me!
“May the work of your hands bring joy” – Ed and Wanda Jenkins
Beautiful needles. I love good woodworking.
So that make two needle sources you’ve turned me on to in two days. Good thing I like to have lots of needle choices at hand.
Wow! Just WOW!
I cannot believe you’re very sweet “alert” this afternoon, you crack me up!
Those are some pretty needles. Beautiful.
Wow these are gorgeous! I am going to have to place an order for a pair to make my Iccarus shawl!
Too pretty to use — wear them as a necklace!
Those are some kind of gorgeous needles!
Wow, those are beautiful. I bet they’ll be wonderful to knit with!
Ooohhh beautiful. I shall have to acquire some. Still working on a certain Chevron (in between other things) 🙂
What a treat!
Oooooh! Those are beautiful!