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clgram Publish time 2018-6-26 07:43

Lykke Needles - Black Finish

I saw an image of some Lykke needles that didn’t look like the wood (driftwood) ones but were black and looked metallic. Has anyone seen these or know anything about them as I found them quite attractive. There was no info on what they were called, etc.

Thanks!
CL

dove2 Publish time 2018-7-13 22:41

Edited by dove2 at 2018-7-13 09:44

I have not seen black Lykke needles, only knitter's pride Karbonz (that I would like to try).Here's the info on Karbonz.They are made in a variety of sizes and types (e.g., circular, interchangeable, etc.):"These Karbonz 8" Double Pointed Needles from Knitter's Pride are revolutionary! Made from lightweight carbon fiber, their high tensile strength and smooth, nickel plated brass tips means they are ideal for all types of yarn and any knitting project on 4 or 5 needles. "

bevcustom Publish time 2018-8-6 03:12

This is their statement on their website: "Made of strong birch wood, the LYKKE Driftwood needles are very smooth and light."They obviously dye the wood for the finish.Wooden needles tend to 'grab' the yarn.This is not always the best choice for all yarns.However, the same goes for metal needles, they tend to 'slip'.So it depends on what your choice is for knitting.I prefer the metal myself.

kitaro320 Publish time 2018-8-10 07:28

Edited by kitaro320 at 2018-8-10 07:30

Yes! They were black metal and right when the company came out with them. We were going to place an order for them but Our rep told us they were pulled as some of the finish chipped off some of the needles. While just a minute few were given out to the yarn reps, all the rest were pulled and they have no plans to remake and sell.

Azbee Publish time 2018-12-16 01:59

I am such a newbie I have such low standards one time I tried to use kebab skewers as I was somewhere and had no needles and no where to get any...Guess desperate people will use any means to knit or crochet.

tazspam11 Publish time 2018-7-2 13:16

According to their website at lykkecrafts(dot)com, they have a set called umber that has some black needles. It looks like more of a darker wood that sometimes looks black.

clgram Publish time 2018-8-20 06:43

Oh, gosh, finally someone knows about them. They looked so cool, and I love a metal finish the most. What a shame the finish chipped off.

Kemeken Publish time 2018-10-31 22:41

VeryBeautiful!Thankyouforsharing!

Verdemiau Publish time 2022-11-8 05:40

I love metal needles and would personally recommend chiaogoos! Best of luck!

Noz Publish time 2022-11-22 08:03

Thank you very much for posting this.

ultimateduck13 Publish time 2021-2-17 07:21

Looking forward into this matter

Makarosha Publish time 2018-6-26 22:49

Thanks for sharing!

Yoknit Publish time 2018-6-27 11:40

thank you for sharing

small fish Publish time 2018-7-1 11:53

Thanks for sharing!

allegra Publish time 2018-9-19 04:35

I prefer the metal myself :D

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