revafisheye

Make your own knitting needles

I looked high and low for size 13 double pointed knitting needles while visiting my family in NC. There were none to be found anywhere, so I made my own (plus Dad and I got to bond over a trip to Lowe's and discussion of appropriate power tools for the job). Ultimately, mujerisma was the only power necessary.


Oak dowl rods (3/8" = approximately size 13 (9mm) needles), tape measure, pencil

Measure and mark dowl every 8"


Cut dowls with saw


Make dull points with a pencil sharpener


Sand until smooth (I used fine sand paper and followed with 000 gauge steel wool)


Hold your awesome needles aloft in victory


Show off battle scar with pride (blister from pencil sharpener)

posted by revafisheye @ 11:23 AM