Sirdar Hand-Painted Bamboo Knitting Needles combine a smooth natural surface with gentle yarn control and distinctive decorated ends. Choose the metric size your pattern requires and receive one matching pair of 35cm single-point needles.
1 pair in your selected size
This is a size-selectable listing, not a fourteen-pair set. Select the metric diameter shown in your pattern and both needles in the supplied pair will be that size.
You receive two matching 35cm Sirdar bamboo single-point needles, each measuring 4.00mm in diameter. They are ready for ordinary flat knitting with no cable or additional parts required.
You do not receive every size shown in the selector, yarn, a pattern or a storage case.
The selected size controls the diameter of both needles. The hand-painted stopper design may vary slightly between pairs.
Bamboo naturally offers more surface hold than polished metal. That can make it easier to keep stitches where you want them, especially while learning, working with smooth yarn or managing a pattern that needs deliberate stitch control.
The bamboo surface helps slow stitch movement without the drag of a rough or unfinished needle.
Bamboo feels less cold than metal and keeps a long 35cm pair pleasantly light in the hands.
Colourful stopper designs add personality while keeping stitches from sliding off the back of the needle.
Use the metric size printed in your pattern whenever possible. US conversions are included only as a quick reference because naming conventions can vary.
| Metric size | Approx. US size | Quantity supplied | Needle format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00mm | US 2.5 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 3.25mm | US 3 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 3.50mm | US 4 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 3.75mm | US 5 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 4.00mm | US 6 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 4.50mm | US 7 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 5.00mm | US 8 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 5.50mm | US 9 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 6.00mm | US 10 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 6.50mm | US 10.5 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 7.00mm | US 10.75 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 8.00mm | US 11 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 9.00mm | US 13 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
| 10.00mm | US 15 | 1 pair / 2 needles | 35cm single point |
Two knitters can use the same yarn and needle size but create different stitch counts. Your personal tension determines whether the finished garment reaches the intended measurements.
Too many stitches per 10cm? Try a slightly larger needle.
Too few stitches per 10cm? Try a slightly smaller needle.
Always wash and dry the swatch as the finished project will be treated before making a final decision.
Work cardigan pieces, jumper panels, sleeves and simple baby garments back and forth as the pattern directs.
The 35cm length offers useful stitch capacity for scarves, cowls knitted flat, cushion panels and practical accessories.
Create individual motifs, strips or manageable sections, then join them using your chosen finishing method.
A warmer, lighter surface with gentle grip. A good option for beginners, slippery fibres and knitters who like measured stitch control.
A slicker surface that usually allows faster stitch movement. A good option for grippy yarns and knitters who prefer speed and a firmer tool.
Use a soft dry cloth after knitting. If needed, use a barely damp cloth and dry the needles immediately.
Do not immerse bamboo needles or expose them to prolonged moisture, steam or direct heat.
Keep the pair flat or upright in a needle case where long shafts will not be bent or crushed.
Keep the tips away from drops and hard impacts, and never use a damaged or splintered needle.
| Brand | Sirdar |
|---|---|
| Product type | Single-point straight knitting needles |
| Quantity | 1 matching pair / 2 needles in the selected size |
| Needle length | 35cm / 14in |
| Current size options | 3.00, 3.25, 3.50, 3.75, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 5.50, 6.00, 6.50, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00 and 10.00mm |
| Material | Bamboo |
| Finish | Smooth natural bamboo with hand-painted decorative stopper ends |
| Knitting method | Flat knitting, worked back and forth in rows |
| Suitable for | Garments, scarves, blanket sections, babywear, accessories and other flat-knitted projects |
| Not included | Yarn, pattern, storage case, stitch markers or other project accessories |
You receive one matching pair, meaning two 35cm single-point needles in the one size selected.
No. Select one metric size from the product options and you will receive one pair in that size.
Yes. Sirdar identifies this range as 35cm / 14in single-point knitting needles.
Not necessarily. The stopper ends are hand-painted, so colour details and pattern placement can vary slightly from pair to pair.
They can be a very good beginner choice because bamboo offers gentle grip that may help keep stitches from slipping away too quickly. Comfort still depends on the individual knitter.
No. These are straight single-point needles for knitting back and forth. Choose circular needles or double-pointed needles for projects worked seamlessly in the round.
They work well for blanket squares, strips and panels. For a very wide one-piece blanket, a long circular needle may hold the stitches and project weight more comfortably.
Follow the pattern's metric needle recommendation rather than relying only on yarn weight. Make a swatch and adjust the needle size if needed to achieve the required gauge.
Bamboo normally offers more grip than polished metal, so stitches may move more deliberately. Many knitters value that control, while others prefer the faster glide of metal.
Bamboo needles can be used with many fibres. The feel changes with the yarn, so choose the combination that gives you comfortable control and the fabric your pattern needs.
Keep them clean and dry, avoid soaking and heat, store the long shafts without bending pressure, and protect the points from drops or impact.
Select the metric diameter, check your gauge and enjoy the warmth, lightness and gentle control of a traditional bamboo straight needle.
