Originally Posted by
illinois
I know this is a quilting forum but recently I bought a sewing basket at a yard sale that had a variety of hobby items in it. Among the treasures were various knitting needles. Can anyone tell me about 2 needles that appear like a circular needle? --poly fiber with the skinny shaft-- but there is a circle on the end instead of going all the way around to the other needle. This isn't clear at all but hope someone knows what I'm trying to explain and knows how these needles are to be used. They were made by Bates but I can't find a picture online. Is there a special use or are these simply a pair of needles that are not aluminum?
Hi, I am a knitter, crocheter and quilter. The needles you are referring to are what they call "Circular Needles" . I have many sizes of those as well as many other kinds such as double pointed, and straight. I don't use the straight needles much anymore as I love the circular ones. I also have the ones with the little disc at the end to keep work from sliding off the needles which are simular to the straight needles. I like the circular needles as they don't get in the way like the straight ones do plus you always have both ends together and don't lose "one" . Hope this explains your question. Mary