ITO circular knitting needles 3.9 mm

Would you like to try out Japanese knitting needles? I got these 3.9mm (80 cm long) circular knitting needles specifically for the Ito Osaka Scarf knitting, but please free to try out on any of your projects asking for 3.75mm to 4 mm needles. These ones are a keeper for me, my tension on 4mm needles is usually to loose for standard DK patterns. By the way, the needles are fabulous and such a treat to knit with.

Carefully selected Japanese bamboo undergoes meticulous processing to ensure that the Ito needles possess a warm feel and a smooth, comfortable handle. For the dark Koshitsu bamboo needles, which range up to 10 mm in size, the bamboo is aged for up to a decade and subjected to steam treatment, enhancing its durability and preventing warping. This makes them particularly suitable for smaller needle sizes, as lighter bamboo needles can easily bend during knitting due to the warmth of the hands. Additionally, the dark bamboo needles receive a final touch of natural wax for a stunning finish.

ITO's premium quality bamboo needles are sustainably produced by a traditional handicraft business situated between Osaka and Kyoto, with a legacy of over a century in knitting needle manufacturing.