Thanks for all the good wishes about my culinary incompetence! The finger is healing nicely. I've taken a fair amount of grief from both Teens, who--wouldn't you know it--both are in cooking units at school right now and have recently learned EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW about kitchen safety. I get no respect, I tell ya.
Quick question: I just bought some of these (square circular needles). I'm intrigued by the claim that they're easier on the hands. Has anyone used them? Are they really easier on the hands? Just imagine, if I could knit longer every day...
I'm glad you're on the mend. It was surprising to me to find out that one can actually learn everything there was to know in a kitchen. I've been aspiring for 50 years, and I still don't know it all. How do your teens do it?
Unless those needles know how to brew a pot of coffee, I'm not going to get them. I'm not, I'm not. Storage wise, I don't know what to do with half the needles I own now! Still, I want a report once you work with them.
Posted by: rudee | February 26, 2009 at 09:09 AM
I love my square needles. THey are easier on the my hands etc. I am choosing projects around them actually while I recover my arn.
Posted by: kathy b | February 25, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Ouch! Drat those onions! They make you cry, too.
I've never tried the needles but can't wait to hear what you think about them!
Posted by: elizabeth | February 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM
I don't know, but a friend of a knitter friend is making square needles with scraps of exotic wood. Sort of "green" square needles. There is a pair in the mail to me and I'll be interested to see how they knit.
Posted by: Kelli | February 25, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Ooh, intriguing needles. Do let me know if you like them.
Posted by: Miss T | February 25, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Well, they' are not easier on healing wounds, that much I do know...now I'm off to order a set for myself.
Posted by: Guinifer | February 24, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I loved the Kollage needles. And they do run smaller...I was using Kollage #2's and had to finish the sock with Addi #1's. Had to finish the sock, you ask? Yup. I had the end fall off the cable of the needle. Not once, but twice. And the second time the shop had no more Kollage #2's and I had to switch to the Addis.
Which is a pity because I really, really liked the Kollage. Incredibly floppy cable.
Posted by: Sarah R | February 24, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Thanks a lot! I just had to order a set to try it out. Enabler!
Posted by: Maria | February 24, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Ha! Those Teens'll learn in time...
I haven't heard any reviews of using those yet - you'll have to be the first. :)
Posted by: Chris | February 24, 2009 at 03:28 PM
I your finger heals quickly!
I've wanted to try these needles as well, so have no experience to share. I do recall reading somewhere that some people may need to go up a size than they normally do with traditional needles.
Posted by: limedragon :-: Harriet | February 24, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Dying to know if the square needles are easier on hands/wrists/joints!
As for the teens - remember when you were their age & knew way more than you do now? My teen is so much smarter than I....I should be the one in school & he should be the one trying to keep everything afloat.
Posted by: cursingmama | February 24, 2009 at 11:09 AM