Lion Brand Speed Stix • 1/17/06
Whoa. 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!
May 17th, 2006 at 3:04 am
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.
December 13th, 2006 at 5:54 am
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…
March 12th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
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.
July 25th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
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.
September 10th, 2007 at 5:25 am
I just bought a pair from the clearance rack for $4.00, can’t wait to try them out.
October 31st, 2007 at 8:07 am
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?
December 13th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
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?
December 16th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
I too would like to know if “speed stix” come any longer?
I dont see answers to any of the comments????
January 9th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
I did find a set of circular wooden (bamboo?) needles @ the 50 length:
http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=EDJE05
Much luck!
June 7th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
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.
June 7th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
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.
June 7th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
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.