Big Needle Fantasy

[landolphe]

I would love to hear from anyone about how you may have used Very Large Needles (US 27-50) in any unusual, counterintuitive, creative, or fun ways. Any and all info - descriptions, pix, or links will be appreciated.

I have been unable to find many interesting patterns/projects on the Net. :

Cheers,

[Knitting_Guy]

Probably make a handy club.

[Hildegard_von_Knittin]

i found some funny pictures...




Some woman used these needles, made from a garden hose:


to make THIS gigantic baseball thingy...

[landolphe]

I LOVE those needles with the hose! Wow! Where can I contact that person?

Cheers,

[Hildegard_von_Knittin]

here's the website

[landolphe]

Wow. She is really creative . . . and prolific.

[sara_jayne]

I've used US 50s before. Lion Brand actually has many projects for these - they call them "speed stix". I made the 4 hour baby afghan and it was FAST!!

They aren't my favorite, that is for sure, but if you need a project fast and have bulky yarn that is the way to go! There are several books on big needle knitting that I've seen too.

[landolphe]

Thanks, Sara Jayne. I found a few Lion Brand patterns, and I'll keep looking.

[niffer]

When I first got my speed stix, I used them to pick a fight with my cat - who usually picks fights with all of my other needles.

He still won, I have a scar to prove it!