LYKKE knitting needles in birch wood and stainless steel

LYKKE needles with Scandinavian design

LYKKE knitting needles combine Scandinavian design with well-thought-out function, and the name means happiness in Danish and Norwegian. Many models are made of birch wood, others of stainless steel. Typical features are colored accents and a smooth join between tip and cable, so stitches don't catch.

How to choose your LYKKE needle

Wood feels warm and slightly slows slippery yarns, which is especially pleasant with silk, viscose or cotton. Stainless steel glides very quickly and suits grippy wool or a fast knitting pace. Circular needles are more versatile than straight needles, because you can knit both flat and in the round, and the weight of the piece rests in your lap instead of on your wrists. You need double-pointed needles for small circumferences such as socks and gloves, when a circular needle would be too long.

• Circular needles with different cable lengths
• Straight needles for flat knitting
• Double-pointed needles for socks, gloves and hats
• Sets and single needles in different sizes

Tip: Choose a circular needle whose total length is a little shorter than the circumference of your piece, about 40 cm for hats and 80 cm for sweaters. That way the stitches spread out without stretching on the cable.