Shorter Cable Needles

ibot · 09-12-2005, 04:19 PM

Hi!

I absolutely, positively hate knitting on dpn's. Unfortunately though I cannot seem to find cable needles that are shorter than 18". Would anyone happen to know if they even make them shorter than this (12" would be perfect) and where I can get them? Thanks!

Irene

Julie · 09-12-2005, 09:50 PM

Irene, 16" (tip to tip) is a common size, though there are 12"s available too, in not as many sizes.

Have you tried knitting on two circs instead of DPNs? It doesn't matter how long they are -- I think it's a fabulous alternative for small-diameter circular knitting!
Video here.

Ingrid · 09-12-2005, 10:27 PM

Or if you really want circs, www.yarnware.com has a nice selection and fast shipping.

ibot · 09-12-2005, 10:44 PM

Thanks Julie, I didn't even notice that video. I think I'll give that a try before I order these. I finally found them, after searching all morning, at Joann. But I'd hate to spend the money if I can do it another way.

Thanks Ingrid too for the link to yarnware!

Irene :D

brendajos · 09-13-2005, 01:03 AM

raise your hand if you were confused by this conversation.....yup pretty sure it was just me! :rollseyes:

as luck would have it, i am not confused anymore...lol

foldedbird · 09-13-2005, 01:19 AM

I was confused too...I am reading cable needles shorter than 18"... and thinking, MAN..if I had to do cables on 18" needles, I'd go nuts too.

Irene, have you tried taraknits.com? she has a great variety of circular needles...I've gotten several pair of short circs myself.

brendajos · 09-13-2005, 01:22 AM

lol...i am glad i wasn't the only one!

foldedbird · 09-13-2005, 01:29 AM

LOL brenda!!!

Ingrid · 09-13-2005, 01:33 AM

At first I couldn't figure out what YOU guys were talking about!

foldedbird · 09-13-2005, 02:14 AM

We live to confuse! That's our motto!