Deborah Norville is an American journalist, anchorwoman, and crafter. She sells her line of knitting needles — made from sustainably sourced birch polished wood from Vermont, in the US.
Premier Yarns in the United States manufacture them.
Read on for a review of the complete Deborah Norville collection.
Table Of Contents
- Deborah Norville Interchangeable Knitting Needles
- Deborah Norville Circular Knitting Needles
- Deborah Norville Double Pointed Knitting Needles
- Deborah Norville Straight Knitting Needles
- Your Questions Answered
Deborah Norville Interchangeable Needles
Smooth black cords highlight the rich textures and wood grains in the needle tips. The Deborah Norville interchangeable set has an interchangeable system that uses cord keys to screw in and tighten the connection.
Features
- Sizes Included – US 7, 8, & 9
- Cord Lengths Included – 24″, 32″ and 40″
- Needle Tips Are 5″ Long
- Notions Included – Six end caps and three cord keys
- Made From – Birch wood
Pros
- The polished wood surface warms up quickly in your hands
- Snagless joins
- Smooth tapered points glide effortlessly through any type of yarn
- Very affordable
- Lightweight
Cons
- The Deborah Norville Interchangeable Set doesn’t have a huge selection of needles. You may need to buy several different sets to have all the sizes you want.
- Can accidentally unscrew, be careful, you may drop stitches accidentally.
Deborah Norville Circular Knitting Needles
With a beautifully dyed wood surface, it showcases the enhanced rich grains and texture of the wood. These are fixed circular knitting needles, and available in a variety of sizes.
Features
- Sizes Available – US 0 16″, US 0 32″, US 0 40″, US 0 47″, US 1.5 40″, US 2 24″, US2 40″
- Knitting Needle Tips Are ” Long
- Made From – Birch Wood, plastic cables
Pros
- Good sizes for lace knitting or finer yarn
- Smooth and comfortable to use
- Affordable
- Lightweight
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Larger sizes aren’t available in this listing.
Deborah Norville Double Pointed Knitting Needles
Birch wood is known for its tensile strength, and because of it, these needles are very durable, something you want in DPNs. With a wood surface and smooth tapered points, these are sure to make knitting in the round a breeze.
Features
- Needle Sizes Available – US 0 -15
- Total Needle Length – 6″
- Made From – Birch wood
Pros
- The polished wood surface warms up quickly in your hands
- Durable
- Inflexible, can withstand lots of use
- Lightweight
- Smooth and comfortable to use
- Affordable
Cons
- Some found they were a bit too grippy, but that’s mostly due to the nature of the wood.
Deborah Norville Straight Knitting Needles
Featuring the beautifully dyed wood surface and smooth tapered points of the others in the range, they make knitting effortless and easy. Still, the stitches won’t accidentally slip off the needle.
Features
- Needle Sizes Available – US 3, 4, 5, 10, 10.5, 11, 13, & 15
- Total Needle Length – 14″ (36cm)
- Made From – Birch wood
Pros
- The polished wood surface warms up quickly in your hands
- Affordable
- Smooth tapered points glide effortlessly through any type of wool yarn
- The ideal length of a variety of different projects
- Lightweight
- Comfortable to use
Cons
- Some found they had too much grip
- Not suitable for speed knitters
Your Questions Answered
Where Are Deborah Norville Knitting Needles Made?
In the USA, they’re made in Vermont from locally sourced dyed wood.
Hopefully, this guide helped you discover whether the needles from the Deborah Norville collection are right for you. The wooden surface looks lovely as it is functional and nice to use.
Have you used these before, if so, what do you like about them? Have they made you use wooden needles more often?
Something I forgot? Or have a question? Leave a comment at the end.
I am looking to see if I can buy just the tips for the size two Deborah Norville interchangable needles. I already have two sets of the cords. I thought I have some tips I have bought separately – not sure which ones. Is this possible from ANY source?
Hi Helen. It seems from researching Premier Yarns website that they don’t offer a Size 2 Interchangeable needle tip. The smallest is Size 4 (3.5mm) and that is out of stock. https://www.premieryarns.com/collections/accessories/products/dnnicndns
They offer Size 2 in some of their circular lengths but that doesn’t help you with wanting the tips. Cheers Jodie