My Needles

I keep a knitting basket next to my chair at Knit Cafe and almost daily, when I am not

sitting, someone will poke through it to see what's in there. (usually a few

wip's).  My needles seem to always get a lot of comments.  They all have different

colored tips.

A few years ago, I began painting them with nail polish as a way to tell the different sizes apart.

I ultimately became obsessed with how cute they look and how much I love looking at them while

working on my various projects.  Sometimes I even pick out a yarn in a certain color

just because I know it will look great with the needles!

At first, I focused mainly on orange (my favorite color) and pinks and then I found that

between my daughter and me, we have some really fun colors. I also have a

stash of polishes that go under the category of "what was I thinking?", that are perfect

for this use......yellow, brown, blue, green.....

I enjoy knitting with Crystal Palace bamboo needles and their polka dot tops are perfect

for painting.....as are Clovers.  Be sure to use at least 2 coats of polish and it doesn't

hurt to finish off with a clear top coat!  Have fun!

Comments

[Doris]

oops,
It should read the following"

I wish i came up with that Idea ,it looks like
Candy, simply delicious.
and we got the ones from Klutz Book too.

Thank you.

[Doris Moore]

I wish i came up with that idea,
look like candy.
Dolly from,
Texas

[lynette]

what a great idea!!!! i found your blog through ravelry.

[Amy]

I don't knit, but I just had to tell you that I thought this was such a smart idea. We featured you today on my blog!

[Knitterella]

What a cool idea! They look great!!!

So glad I found your blog - gosh I wish I lived by your shop - would LOVE to visit one day!

[Mel]

I followed the link from Craft magazine's blog. These remind me of the needles that come with Klutz Knitting Kit. I was wondering how to get more needles like the ones from the kit. This is such a great idea. I love it. Thanks!

[tina]

Oh drat, dang, damn and snorkers---- another must do project. It's all your fault. Really it is. The vases in the house will now look so much cuter!!!

[Melanie]

What a great idea!

[kat]

great idea! i have so much crazy polish that i never use now i know what to do with all that blue glitter. :)

[Jolie Jolie]

You are the cutest thing I've ever seen:)

[Carrie Sommer]

Oh my gosh, what a great idea! I don't have time to do my toes, but I'll make time to pretty-up my needles!