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Lion Brand Speed Stix 1/17/06

Lion Brand Speed StixWhoa. Has anyone seen these new Speed Stix by Lion Brand? At a whopping size 50, they are 25mm in diameter, and using chunky yarns, you can knit a scarf in an hour. And I thought size 35 was big!

It retails $11.99 which is fairly reasonable for plastic needles. The knitting freak in me wants to get a pair just to see if I can do a scarf in an hour - the knitting geek in me wants it to add to the ever-growing needle collection!

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  1. Andy Williams Says:

    I have just made some knitting needles out of a wooden broom handle sawed in half, with the ends planed into a point, then sanded smooth. They’re about 35mm! Can’t wait to use them. I reckon I could knit a blanket in a few hours.

  2. carin Says:

    I saw them and wondered if I could even hold them in my hands… even more surprising were the needles I saw at a fabric store that have LIGHTED TIPS! I want a pair, hope Santa is listening…

  3. Melissa Says:

    The throw Lion Brand features on their site with these needles turns out beautiful!!! A piece of cake and I can get them done in about 4 sittings.

    It does get pricey because the pattern calls for 8 skeins of chunky weight yarn.

  4. Beth Says:

    I triple love my speed stix!!! I, too, thought they would be hard to hold, but, I found out what was comfortable for me and they are great. I feel as if I can make afghans for my entire Christmas list.

  5. Debi Says:

    I just bought a pair from the clearance rack for $4.00, can’t wait to try them out.

  6. Mary Houston Says:

    Has anyone seen the ad in The NY Times, Sun 10/28 magazine section with the biggest, big wool scarf I have ever seen. Where would one get such yarn…and would size 50 needles be big enough. Barney’s is selling this scarf for $2,250.00. on special order. I want to make one.Any ideas?

  7. Cindy Buell Says:

    I’m working on my 2nd throw (6 hour throw) with the speed stix and I love them. It’s taking me longer than than 6 hours as I just am able to work on them a short time in the evening but it goes so fast. I just wish they were a little longer as I would like the throws a little wider and I have had some trouble with stitches coming off the ends. Do they come any longer?

  8. Barb Bowman-Thiessens Says:

    I too would like to know if “speed stix” come any longer?
    I dont see answers to any of the comments????

  9. Storybell Says:

    I did find a set of circular wooden (bamboo?) needles @ the 50 length:

    http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=EDJE05

    Much luck!

  10. caroline Says:

    I am glad to hear that there are circular needles. I like the speed with w/ an afghan can be made. However, the needles are so short that stitches drop off of the end. It is extremely frustrating. I have to look for the needles.

  11. caroline Says:

    I am glad to hear that there are circular needles. I like the speed with w/ an afghan can be made. However, the needles are so short that stitches drop off of the end. It is extremely frustrating. I have to look for the needles.

  12. caroline Says:

    I am glad to hear that there are circular needles. I like the speed with w/ an afghan can be made. However, the needles are so short that stitches drop off of the end. It is extremely frustrating. I have to look for the needles.

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