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July 12, 2005

Bryspun Needles Rock

They came, they came, they came!!! And I'm excited (can you tell?).

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I had karate last night so I didn't get very much done, but I got the shawl started. So far the pattern is going well. At this rate it will only take me a couple hundred years to finish it, but...

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The Bryspun needles are so much better than the Addis I used for the swatch. The tip is great and makes doing the increases and decreases a lot easier. There's no fighting with getting the needle into the stitch you want. What a concept! And for not being a fan of plastic needles, I don't mind these at all - or maybe I'm just that excited about the tip - I can't be sure. Thank you Grumperina for the heads-up on these wonderful needles!

I meant to take a picture of the sock because it's coming along nicely and I like the rainbow sherbet quality of the stipe pattern. I'll try to remember tonight.

Have a great day and remember to relax and knit a bit.

Posted by Stephanie on July 12, 2005 8:16 AM

Comments

Yay! So glad to hear the needles arrived and that they are wonderful for lace knitting! Looks like you are off to a good start on the shawl. Are you knitting it with doubled yarn? I can't really tell from the picture, but it kind of looks like it. Also - pretty stitch markers!

Posted by: Cyndi at July 12, 2005 9:13 AM

Glad that the needles arrived! Good luck with the shawl, and I can't wait to see the socks!

Posted by: caitlyn at July 12, 2005 9:31 AM

I keep hearing about these needles - will definitely try them at some point!

Posted by: Diana at July 12, 2005 10:05 AM

Glad you found the right needles! I love the fact you do karate! How inspiring :)

Posted by: Dani at July 12, 2005 10:16 AM

Yeah, I hadn't seen a picture of those up close yet. Now I know what everyone is so ga ga over, those tips looks great for lace. I actually like plastic needles, but then I haven't found a needle I don't like for something yet.

Posted by: Rebekah at July 12, 2005 2:05 PM

I must be the only person to have not heard about these needles. I'll have to check them out. Thanks for the tip.

Good luck with the shawl. I can't bring myself to do a big lace project yet.

Posted by: Adele at July 13, 2005 5:55 AM

I have never seen those needles before--I am not a huge fan of the Addi Turbos (although I love Naturas...) but I will keep my eye out for those.

Posted by: Lolly at July 13, 2005 8:26 AM