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WIN SOME NEEDLES – AND A HOOK TOO!

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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!

Comments

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

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

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

  7. 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

  8. 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!

  14. 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.

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

  16. 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

  18. 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.

  20. 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?

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

  23. 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.

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

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

  26. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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!

  33. 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!

  36. 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

  37. 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.

  38. 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

  39. 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.

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

  41. 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.

  42. 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

  44. 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!

  45. 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

  46. 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!

  47. 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.

  48. 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!

  49. 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!

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

Have you read?

How to Crochet the Suzette Stitch: An Easy Textured Crochet Stitch for Beginners

Learning a crochet stitch is much more satisfying when you have an actual project waiting at the end of it. The Suzette stitch is especially versatile because its dense, softly textured fabric works for everything from practical cotton washcloths to cosy scarves, hats and blankets.

Here are some Suzette stitch crochet patterns worth adding to your project list.

Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket

The free Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket pattern from Premier Yarns uses the stitch to create a softly textured crochet blanket with a subtle tweed-like appearance.

This would make a lovely handmade baby shower gift, particularly when worked in a washable baby yarn. The stitch creates more visual interest than plain single crochet without introducing large holes that may catch tiny fingers.

Easy Suzette Stitch Blanket

The Suzette Stitch Blanket pattern by Stitching Together is another approachable blanket project for crocheters who enjoy a relaxing stitch repeat.

This is the sort of project you can keep beside the sofa and work on a few rows at a time. Just keep an eye on those skipped stitches—television crochet is wonderful until an extra stitch quietly sneaks in three episodes earlier.

Casey Suzette Stitch Scarf

The free Casey Scarf crochet pattern uses the Suzette stitch through most of the design, producing a cosy scarf with a softly scalloped, zigzag-like texture.

It is a good first wearable project for beginners because scarves do not require complicated shaping. You can also adjust the length fairly easily or use a self-striping yarn and let the colour changes do the decorative work for you.

Quick Suzette Crochet Scarf

For another scarf option, try this free Suzette Stitch Scarf pattern from Hooked by Robin.

The designer includes written instructions and a video tutorial, making it helpful for visual learners who prefer watching the stitch placement before beginning. It is designed as a quick project and would make a practical last-minute handmade gift.

Suzette Colour Block Scarf

The free Suzette Colour Block Scarf pattern is a cheerful option for using several coordinating yarn colours.

Colour blocking also makes this a handy stash-busting crochet project. You can use leftover yarn from other makes, although it is worth choosing yarns of the same weight and similar fibre content so the sections behave themselves after washing.

Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie

The free Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie crochet pattern turns the textured stitch into a warm winter hat.

Chunky yarn helps the pattern work up quickly and makes the raised texture especially noticeable. This would be a useful project for craft stalls, charity donations or quick handmade Christmas gifts.

Hazel Textured Crochet Beanie

The free Hazel Beanie crochet pattern combines simple ribbing with the Suzette stitch.

The ribbed brim gives the hat a neat, finished appearance while the Suzette stitch adds texture to the main body. It looks more complicated than a basic crochet beanie but is still built from familiar beginner stitches.

Suzette Stitch Washcloth

For a small practice project, try the free Suzette Stitch Wash Cloth pattern from The Purple Poncho.

A washcloth is one of the best ways to practise a new crochet stitch because it is small, useful and not terribly demanding. Even if the first one is slightly wonky, it will still wash perfectly well.

Use a smooth cotton yarn so the cloth is absorbent and the stitch texture remains clearly visible.

Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth

The free Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth pattern adds another layer of texture to this familiar stitch combination.

Make several in coordinating colours and pair them with handmade soap for an easy spa-style gift. They are also useful little projects for testing unfamiliar cotton yarn before committing to a larger set.

Corner-to-Corner Suzette Stitch Washcloth

The free C2C Suzette Stitch Washcloth pattern gives the stitch a slightly different construction by working it from corner to corner.

This is a good next project after you have mastered ordinary flat rows. It lets you explore increasing and decreasing while still using the familiar Suzette stitch combination.

Suzette Stitch Afghan Square

The Suzette Stitch Afghan Square pattern turns the textured stitch into a smaller crochet block.

Afghan squares are useful for charity blankets, sampler blankets and portable crochet projects. You can make the squares individually, use up leftover yarn and join everything together once you have enough—although “enough” has been known to become a surprisingly flexible number in my craft room.

More Suzette Stitch Crochet Pattern Ideas

Once you are comfortable with the basic stitch, you can also use it to make:

  • Crochet mug cosies
  • Ear warmers and headbands
  • Fingerless gloves
  • Cushion covers
  • Tote bags
  • Baby rompers
  • Crochet cardigans
  • Lap blankets
  • Double-thick potholders

You can browse additional Suzette stitch crochet patterns on Etsy, including sweaters, baby blankets, beanies, mug cosies and accessories from independent crochet designers.

When choosing a pattern, check whether it uses US or UK crochet terminology. Also check whether it uses the traditional Suzette stitch—one single crochet and one double crochet worked into the same stitch—or a designer’s variation of it. That quick check can prevent a great deal of confused unraveling later.