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Apr

23

WIN SOME NEEDLES – AND A HOOK TOO!

122 Comments

I ran across these in my stash recently.  Don’t recall where they came from.  But, I don’t need them.  If you knit or want to learn, then add a comment below.  I’ll wait til May 5 (some fun for Cinco de Mayo) and draw a name for the winner.  I’ll throw in at least one crochet hook too – maybe not a new one, but a good one.

CHIAOGOO SINGLE POINT KNIT NEEDLES SIZE 3, 14 INCH

CHIAOGOO SINGLE POINT KNIT NEEDLES SIZE 3, 14 INCH

The hooks I’m offering are in slightly different packaging.  They’re size 3 and are 14 inches long.  Needles made in China from “Chinese Moso Bamboo, one of the largest and strongest bamboo species in the world.”

Leave me a comment – and Good Luck!

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122 Comments so far

  1. Paige on April 23, 2009 1:35 pm

    hey. I love to knit and crochet. I dont have any bamboo needles. I have been told that they are the best to work it.

  2. Paige on April 23, 2009 1:37 pm

    I love to knit and crochet. I have never tried the bamboo needles. I have been told that they are be best to work with.

  3. pat on April 23, 2009 1:39 pm

    I love all your work espically the granny square the red, white and blue.
    I have a pair of bamboo knitting needles and i love them.
    keep up the good work
    pat e.

  4. Alex on April 23, 2009 1:40 pm

    Throw my name in the hat, please! I borrowed some knitting needles from a friend once and learned the very basics, but never got any further. Crocheting seems easier to do, but in my limited experience it seemed easier to be consistent with knitting… I’d love to give it another shot.

    thanks!

  5. Linda Haynes on April 23, 2009 1:43 pm

    wow what a nice website, i need to get one for my scented candles and tarts i make :)
    i like you site cause it has alot of useful information, keep up the good work :)

  6. Shelley on April 23, 2009 1:44 pm

    Would love to take them off your hands. LOL
    Thanks for having a great site!
    Take care,
    Shelley

  7. Sherri VanNatta on April 23, 2009 1:46 pm

    Hi! I am just recently learning how to knit and do not have half the items required. I have a pair of beginner knitting needles. Now crochet, I have tons of items, lol!

    Thanks for giving these away and even if I don’t win, YOU ROCK!!

  8. Jo on April 23, 2009 1:47 pm

    I am just learning to knit after crocheting for 30 years. Would love a chance to win these. thank you for this contest

  9. George in WI on April 23, 2009 1:49 pm

    I am trying to teach myself to knit. My friend said that I should try to find lighter (bamboo) needles. I am not a fan of ordering online (if I can help it) and the closest craft store is over an hour away. I wish I could knit as well as I crochet!

  10. Jeannette on April 23, 2009 1:59 pm

    Have been wanting to learn to knit. I tried years ago, but, really didn’t have the patience for it and kept losing stitches. Anyway, i will keep my fingers crossed. Nice idea.

  11. Lisa on April 23, 2009 2:08 pm

    Would love to win some needles and a hook (or two?). Maybe it would inspire me to learn to knit. Like I need another passion.. lol. Even if I didn’t learn, I do have family members who knit and these would make great gifts.

  12. Nancy on April 23, 2009 2:09 pm

    I would love to have those bamboo knitting needles JD… Nancy

  13. Nancy on April 23, 2009 2:10 pm

    Hi JD.. I sure would like to have a set of bamboo knitting needles… Nancy

  14. alex on April 23, 2009 2:33 pm

    I’d be happy to have them.

  15. Katie | Runawayoctober on April 23, 2009 2:48 pm

    I’d LOVE to learn to knit! I’ve been wanting to for forever.

  16. Corvus on April 23, 2009 2:48 pm

    I could always enhace my knitting needle stash! Bamboo are my favorite, with the possible exception of various hardwoods.

  17. Dottie on April 23, 2009 2:54 pm

    I’d Love To Win These !! This Will Give Me More Incintive To Lean To Knit, Since I Already Crochet,I’ve Been Wanting To Learn To Knit.
    Thank’s, Dottie In Va
    LineDanceS@aol.com

  18. Bernadette on April 23, 2009 3:35 pm

    I would love a set of bamboo knitting needles J.D. these are gorgeous.

  19. Kiera on April 23, 2009 3:36 pm

    mmm, bamboo knitting needles. :)

  20. Beverly on April 23, 2009 3:50 pm

    Would love to own some bamboo knitting needles!! They are too expensive for our budget so have to stick with tag sale finds to replenish needles that get bent or break (plastic gets brittle after a few years and break just looking at them).

  21. Melissa on April 23, 2009 3:56 pm

    I’m just learning how to knit so I would love those bamboo needles.

  22. Kim R. on April 23, 2009 4:06 pm

    Please enter me for your great needle giveaway! I would love to try some bamboo needles! Thanks, Kim

  23. Shoveling Ferret on April 23, 2009 4:14 pm

    How nice of you to offer these up! I’ll join in the contest – who can possibly turn down the chance at more needles and hooks?

  24. Mila on April 23, 2009 4:29 pm

    I’d luv knitting needles….I’m just learning how to knit.

  25. Elianna on April 23, 2009 4:50 pm

    I really like this brand of needles. I have a set of circulars from then, and double-pointeds, and they are really smooth and nice to touch.

  26. Rosetta Willias on April 23, 2009 4:56 pm

    I would like to win the needles. I hear they are better than metal and plastic. Thanks!

  27. j. on April 23, 2009 5:26 pm

    please put my name in the hat, thanks
    j.

  28. Patricia on April 23, 2009 5:31 pm

    Hi JD, if I had those knitting needles then finally my teacher could teach me to knit instead of just crochet.

  29. donna on April 23, 2009 5:32 pm

    Count me in too, please. Thanks for your generosity!;D

  30. emily q on April 23, 2009 5:33 pm

    HI,

    I just started knitting and would love to have some new needles. This would give me an excuse to buy more yarn!!

  31. alisa on April 23, 2009 6:12 pm

    These would be great for the knitting class at our elementary school.

  32. Barbara Stilwell on April 23, 2009 6:18 pm

    Please add my name to the drawing for the hooks. Thanks. Barb

  33. Barbara on April 23, 2009 6:27 pm

    please put my name in the drawing for the knitting hooks. Thanks

    B

  34. Teddi on April 23, 2009 6:29 pm

    What lovely looking needles! I would love to have these; I’ve just discovered the joy of bamboo! Thanks so much for the give-away! tt

  35. MarissaFH on April 23, 2009 6:43 pm

    Hi. Don’t knit much, but maybe a change of needles will make a difference in how quick I can learn knit stitches and keep on knitting !

  36. Swapna on April 23, 2009 6:58 pm

    I’d love those if it’s possible to mail them unharmed to India…

  37. Cheryl on April 23, 2009 7:31 pm

    I have wanted to try bamboo knitting needles but haven’t had the money to buy a set. I love to knit and crochet they are the only things that seem to calm me now-a-days with four kids in the house and it being rainy here most of the time lately. Put my name in to. Good Luck to all.

  38. Carol on April 23, 2009 7:31 pm

    Would love to win your bamboo needles!

  39. Whitney on April 23, 2009 7:33 pm

    Ooohh – what a lovely giveaway! I would love to win!

  40. Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) on April 23, 2009 7:49 pm

    I’d love to try bamboo needles :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!

  41. Di Fane on April 23, 2009 7:53 pm

    I’ve been really wanting to try the bamboo needles, but haven’t purchased any yet. Please add my name to your giveaway.

    Thanks, Di

  42. m?gan. on April 23, 2009 8:47 pm

    moving to teach in China next year. my biggest fear? nothing to do with culture shock, but how ever will i satisfy my need for crafting abroad, so far away from the chaos of my crafting material corner?

    could bamboo knitting needles be the answer to my deepest worries?

  43. Karin on April 23, 2009 10:06 pm

    Contests are fun! Love your blog!

  44. Michal on April 23, 2009 10:33 pm

    Very generous of you, thank you! :)

  45. Beth on April 23, 2009 11:05 pm

    bamboo are my favorite. :-)

  46. Denise on April 23, 2009 11:19 pm

    Hi! I would Love to recieve these IM trying to learn how to knit. I crochet But I would love to knit some patterns Ive seen. But its takeimg me time cause Im self teacheing myself how to knit. Maybe these would be good teaching needles for me to learn with. Will good luck on picking a name. ty tc.

  47. Jen@born2impress on April 24, 2009 4:44 am

    I would love those , i recently discovered a passion for all crocheted things:)
    Thanks for the chance.

  48. Judy on April 24, 2009 5:59 am

    I’ve started teaching knitting/crocheting to some local Girl Scouts… they’d come in handy to give to the girls whose Moms aren’t crafty/don’t have any of their own to lend… THANK YOU for sharing…

  49. Bettina Groh on April 24, 2009 6:13 am

    My daughter’s learning how to knit and I’d love to win these for her ( so she’ll quit raiding my needle stash!)
    So please put me (us) in the drawing!

  50. Karen Sanford on April 24, 2009 6:42 am

    I Love bamboo needles and my precious puppy got lonely one day and chewed up 3 pair I had layin on the coffee table, I haven’t replaced them yet, luckily only one had a project on them and I was able ro rewind the yarn to use again someday…

  51. Stacy on April 24, 2009 6:50 am

    What a great giveaway. Thanks so much for the chance!

  52. Margie on April 24, 2009 6:51 am

    All right, all right…I’ll take those needles off your hands for you! Thanks for the giveaway!

  53. Barbara Savary on April 24, 2009 7:02 am

    I have arthritis in my hands and have heard they are easy on the hands More giving. That is my reason for wantingthese needles

  54. Stephanie Hill on April 24, 2009 7:04 am

    How generous of you! Please add my name to the hat. Thanks!

  55. Mary Miller on April 24, 2009 7:08 am

    Hi, I would love to get the needles, I am learning to knit, self taught, and love all kinds of hooks & needles. Hugs, Mary

  56. Cristy on April 24, 2009 7:28 am

    Who doesn’t love free things?! Especially bamboo needles…

  57. Deb on April 24, 2009 8:05 am

    I love crocheting but never worked with bamboo hooks before but I heard they are nice to work with.I would really appreciate winning them but if I dont it was fun entering anyway.Happy Crocheting everyone

  58. Susie Hoffman on April 24, 2009 8:25 am

    I just taught myself to knit and am now teaching my 8 year old, so these would come in very handy. Plus my birthday is in early May, so it would make a nice present to me!

  59. Nova on April 24, 2009 8:29 am

    I’ve heard the yarn doesn’t slide like it does with the aluminum ones.

  60. Ita on April 24, 2009 8:30 am

    Count me in for the contest!

  61. Saralyn on April 24, 2009 8:30 am

    Started learning how to knit and would love the chance for some new needles!

  62. Betsy on April 24, 2009 10:17 am

    I’ve always wanted to learn to knit. These would give me some motivation.

  63. Hau-yu on April 24, 2009 10:21 am

    A reason to learn to knit! Yay!

  64. Jeanette Egan on April 24, 2009 10:22 am

    I truly enjoy working with bamboo hooks and needles, actually just about any wood hooks, like rosewood, bamboo, and a few others, but my all time favorite are bamboo and rosewood. I also teach crochet to friends, and besides the hooks and needles I have, which I don’t want to part with, they are having a hard time finding wood hooks in stores. I am trying to convince them wood is better.

  65. DeeAnn S on April 24, 2009 10:22 am

    We can never have too many knitting needles. And bamboo to boot. I could use size 3! Thanks for this giveaway.

  66. Lynne Smith on April 24, 2009 10:43 am

    They are really beautiful knitting needles and I would LOVE to win them. I knit a scarf this winter and would really like to try needles made from bamboo, they are beautiful!!
    thank you, Lynne

  67. dorothy l on April 24, 2009 11:20 am

    I would love to win these

  68. Lisa on April 24, 2009 11:50 am

    I’m reposting this as my first attempt is still awaiting moderation (first one made according to time stamp.. lol.. go figger)

    Would love to win some needles and a hook (or two?). Maybe it would inspire me to learn to knit. Like I need another passion.. lol. Even if I didn’t learn, I do have family members who knit and these would make great gifts.

  69. Leslie on April 24, 2009 11:53 am

    I definitely want to learn to knit so I would love to have them too!

    Thanks

  70. Mary Ross on April 24, 2009 12:02 pm

    I saw your contest on crochetpartners. I simply adore bamboo tools of any kind, especially for threadcrafting, so I woulod be very happy to give a home to and love some bamboo needles. I also want to comment on your query about what I want in a crochet book. I want to see unusual techniques, not the run of the mill same ol same ol and I want to see fresh ideas with old ways of making. Twist it up, you know what I mean?

  71. edina on April 24, 2009 12:38 pm

    Please enter me – thanks!

  72. Phyllis Modgling on April 24, 2009 1:06 pm

    I’m retiring the 10th of May. Those needles would be wonderful to start retirement with!

  73. Terry on April 24, 2009 1:48 pm

    I bought my first set of bamboo needles last summer only because the lys only had bamboo for the size I needed.I had never used them before. I fell in love and am slowly replacing all my metal needles with bamboo. Any help in accomplishing this would be greatly appreciated.

  74. Amanda L. on April 24, 2009 2:35 pm

    I totally want to learn to crochet! I tried knitting; I’m not so good at it. But maybe these will motivate me x3

  75. Kate Wallis on April 24, 2009 2:50 pm

    I would absolutely treasure a bamboo crochet hook! I cant get decent ones here…
    Please put my name in!!! ;)

  76. Raletta Dickinson on April 24, 2009 6:57 pm

    I would LOVE to acquire some more needles!! I have just started to learn to knit and my “stash” of needles of course is not built yet…lol

  77. Jen on April 24, 2009 7:27 pm

    I’d love to win these. I can’t knit for beans, but this would be a lovely way to start.

  78. mary ann on April 24, 2009 7:42 pm

    I love to crochet and I love to knit – do about 50 – 50. The few bamboo needles that I have I love – they are smooth to knit with.

    have a good day, mary ann

  79. beverly barron on April 24, 2009 8:10 pm

    if you are willing to give them, i am willing

    to take them. i have been thinking about

    learning; maybe these would be my incentive if

    i was lucky to win.

    thank you, bev

  80. Jennifer on April 24, 2009 8:39 pm

    I think it’s great that you do these prize blogs! Really generous of you, especially with the economy the way it is right now!
    Jennifer

  81. Michelle on April 25, 2009 1:20 am

    I have crocheted for quite some time but I feel it’s time to expand my horizons…I’d be much appreciative if you sent anything my way…thanks!

  82. Mariam Marhoon on April 25, 2009 7:24 am

    Great one .. Would love to have it ..

  83. Kim Lincoln on April 25, 2009 8:05 am

    I don’t know how to knit so this would be a great reason to learn! I do crochet and just recently tried plastic canvas. I love your blog and have signed up and receive emails about Craftgossip so I look daily for updates to your blog. You do a great job. Keep it up please!

  84. sojournermom on April 25, 2009 11:20 am

    I love to crochet and am attempting to learn to knit. Would love the bamboo needles!

  85. SylvChezPlum on April 26, 2009 7:15 am

    Oh, nice ones, esp. the large ones.. Bamboo needles are my absolute fav’, and I’d never refuse a good hook… :-P

  86. annessa on April 26, 2009 6:09 pm

    My mom love to knit, and me love to crochet. It would be a great gift to my mom for mother’s day! I do have a bamboo crochet hook, but i seldom use it as the yarn size is not suitable. But i guess it would be more environmental friendly to use wooden / bamboo hook instead of plastic ones.Thanks

  87. Heather S. on April 27, 2009 10:58 am

    I’d love to have a chance to win. I would love to learn how to knit, since everyone ask me if i do when they see me crocheting.

  88. Karen Galluzzo on April 28, 2009 9:37 pm

    I babysit for some kids that want to learn to knit. I figuired couldn’t hurt to enter.And you can never have too many crochet hooks either.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    Karen

  89. Tresia on April 29, 2009 4:34 pm

    I’m a long time crocheter, and thought I would learn how to knit just because i’ve read so much about it. Also, i’ve seen so many pretty things that have been knitted. So…when you start a new habit, everyone knows you have to stock up….I would love to have bamboo needles to add to my new collection.

  90. Rachel on April 30, 2009 9:26 am

    I’m a self taught knitter & crocheter…newer to knitting than crochet & I’d love to get my hands on some new needles!

  91. Glena on May 1, 2009 12:19 am

    I had to move and lost all my knitting needles and steel hooks. Bamboo sounds interesting and would love to try them.
    You have a very nice and informative blog.
    Thank you.

  92. Ruby on May 1, 2009 6:21 am

    Hi JD!
    I love to crochet. I have been wanting to learn to knit for some time, just can never bring myself to buy needles. If I won some it would give me a push to see what I can do with knitting! I recently crocheted an afghan for my grandson (due any day!),it is a star, and is backed with flannel. I would love to send pictures. Just tell me where I can e-mail them!
    God Bless…..Ruby

  93. ariestess on May 2, 2009 12:22 pm

    My sister loves the bamboo needles for her knitting, so these would make a great addition to her b’day gift…

  94. Lisa on May 2, 2009 12:49 pm

    After becoming disabled at a young age, I taught myself to crochet and have enjoyed it a lot. Now I’ve learned to knit and am enjoying it too. There are things that look so much nicer knitted versus crocheted and vice versa. My knitting supplies are sparse and I’ve never used bamboo needles but would love to! I’ve heard such positive feedback on bamboo that I’d love to add them to my supplies! Thanks!

  95. Julie on May 2, 2009 1:01 pm

    Ooooh I love bamboo needles and would love to have them in my knitting bag. I am new to knitting but am enjoying it a lot. Even with the simple errors that I make.
    *crossing fingers that my name gets drawn*
    Cheers.

    PS Happy Cinco de Mayo

  96. Sandy Puckett on May 2, 2009 1:49 pm

    I thought I’d already sent one but, didn’t see it on the list. I knitted years ago and thought I would stick with crochet. Gave all my knitting goodies away. DUH!! Now I’m back into making a few things and only have a few needles. I love bamboo but can’t find them here. Winning these would be lovely. Love your site jd!

  97. Terry Powers on May 2, 2009 7:01 pm

    love the kneedle idea. I also have never used bamboo kneedles but, would be very interested in trying them out. I do alot of crocheting but, I have become more interested in doing some knitting. I like to learn the continential knitting it seems so much easier to do. I am in the beginning stages of learning. I check out your site from to time. I find some useful information. Thank you.

  98. Tammy on May 3, 2009 6:30 am

    I’d like to be entered in the drawing for the needles. My d-i-l wants to learn to knit. I’d love to present her with her own startup kit :O) Thanks!

  99. Anne Phelan on May 3, 2009 6:33 am

    E-mail is a wond’rous thing
    Across the seas my messages wing
    From me to you
    O’er miles of blue
    I ‘ld gladly accept those needles too!

  100. Valerie on May 3, 2009 7:31 am

    I’d like to be entered also. I love to knit and I’m crazy about bamboo needles. Thanks for the contest.

  101. mary jolly on May 3, 2009 8:31 am

    My mother recently passed away and she loved to knit esp. dishcloths. i rec’d 1 set of her knitting needles – had to share with other family members- and and now learning to knit in her memory and finding it relaxing and a closeness to her. i also lost my job 6 months ago so these knitting needles would help me out. i also have been crocheting for over 30 yrs now so i have the yarn to knit but not the needles.

  102. Noreen Crone-Findlay on May 3, 2009 9:37 am

    Hi JD
    Mmmmmmmm those needles look wonderful! I have a set of bamboo dpn’s that are now my most favorite sock needles. I’d LOVE to try out other styles!
    hugs and thanks,
    Noreen

  103. Tammy Garcia on May 3, 2009 11:28 am

    I love crocheting & I have always wanted to learn to knit. This would really give me the incentive to start, hope I win. Thank-you for the chance.

  104. Cathy Champion on May 3, 2009 12:18 pm

    I’ve heard that bamboo needles are good for arthritic hands, which I have plus fibromyalgia. Knitting and crocheting are what keep me going each day, and reading what my fellow knit and crochet – a – holics are up to! Thanks for your contest offer!

  105. Jenny on May 3, 2009 3:32 pm

    Hey JD, I would like to enter the contest, too. I taught myself to crochet about 9 years ago and have loved it ever since, now I am trying to teach myself to knit. I have heard that the yarn slides easier on the bamboo needles and would to try them out.

    Thanks!

  106. Nancy on May 3, 2009 4:21 pm

    Hi Jd.. I finally found this contest for the needles.. I would love them.. thank you so much for doing this.. I hope I win.. lol.. hugs…Nancy

  107. Wilma Keith on May 3, 2009 5:04 pm

    My favorite needles are bamboo. Would love to win these to add to my limited collection.

  108. Candy on May 3, 2009 5:22 pm

    Hi! I crochet, but I’m learning to knit. I have some bamboo hooks and I love them! I would love to win these needles because I think they will be great to knit with.

  109. Carolyn Stephens on May 3, 2009 5:22 pm

    I finally saved enough to get one pair and they are really nice. My knitting doesn’t fall off and yet it slides easily when I want it to~!

  110. Sandy on May 3, 2009 5:32 pm

    Hello! I am a long time crocheter from NC. I love the look of knit as well, but have never learned. While my foot injury is healing, I have decided to learn to knit. I am having trouble keeping the yarn on properly on the metal needles & think this type of needle would be easier to use. Your site is great!

  111. EVA B on May 3, 2009 5:43 pm

    I would love to win these knitting needles because I enjoy knitting just as much as crocheting.Thank you very much for offering them.

  112. Carlena on May 3, 2009 7:39 pm

    Hey JD, Please put my name in for the contest…thanks for helping all of us who need it. :)

  113. Barbara on May 3, 2009 10:20 pm

    I would love to win the knitting needles. A long time ago, I signed up for free lessons in knitting, crochet, macrame and embroidery. The crochet stuck but am relearning and trying to be better at knitting.

  114. Vicki Bullen on May 4, 2009 12:39 am

    I have been wanting some bamboo needles!I sure hope you will add my name to the hat and I hope I win a set! My Great Aunt Pearl taught me to crochet when I was 6. I bought a book and have been teaching myself to knit. Have a great day!

  115. Tanushree on May 4, 2009 1:20 am

    HI Jd, This is a wonderful contest…but i dont think you would be able to send the needles to india ..is it?I dont get bamboo needles here and have checked out in many stores…Nevertheless its a fascination for me to try knitting with bamboo needles…Awe site since i get a lot of tips in crocheting and jewellery designing from here..Keep up the gud work!

  116. Jaice Knecht on May 4, 2009 2:15 am

    hey love the needles great contest
    Janice

  117. Carol (Crochet2StaySane) on May 4, 2009 5:09 am

    This is an awesome prize! I am trying to build up my knitting needle supply!

  118. Di Sturgess on May 4, 2009 5:15 am

    I have been knitting and crocheting for more years than I care to admit, but have not had the pleasure of using bamboo so would welcome the chance to try and maybe you will persuade an old dog to try new tricks!

  119. SANDRA MAIN on May 4, 2009 6:59 am

    I love anything wood. I bet these would feel great in my hands.

  120. Debbie in NC on May 4, 2009 10:37 am

    JD – thanks for the books through the CP Recycle Contest. Next thing is to try thread. After that… Knitting is the next thing on my list to pick back up. Thanks!!

  121. Proudmama on May 4, 2009 12:56 pm

    Please include me in the drawing! I am trying to relearn knitting and would LOVE to have these needles! Thanks so much! This is a super wonderful thing to do!!

  122. Barbara James on May 4, 2009 3:14 pm

    I love, love crochet, but have really wanted to learn to knit for a while. Just haven’t yet taken the step of buying needles, there are too many choices in the stores and I don’t really know which to choose to start. I’m ready to learn, have a huge stash of yarn, but which needles to start with is the next question. Winning this contest would solve that problem.

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