A very dense hardwood encompassing several species, predominantly from the Diospyros genus. Known it’s glossy finish when polished and dark color, it has a long history for being highly prized as an ornamental wood.
The use of ebony is restricted due to its being a threatened species, and many natural stocks are depleted. As a result, most knitting needles made from this wood are second hand and leftover stocks from previous manufacturing results.
This is excellent as you can still enjoy using needles made from this beautiful wood without cutting down another tree. Read on for my reviews of the best available.
Table Of Contents
- Ebony Circular Knitting Needles
- Lantern Moon Destiny Circular 16″ Needles
- Ebony Interchangeable Knitting Needles
- Lantern Moon Ebony Interchangeable Knitting Needles
- Short Tips 3.5″ Ebony Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set
- Hey Trend ™ Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set
- Ebony Double Pointed Knitting Needles
- Susanne’s Double Pointed Needles
- Lantern Moon 7″ Double Pointed Needles
- Ebony Straight Knitting Needles
- Furls Needles
- Your Questions Answered
Ebony Circular Knitting Needles
Lantern Moon Destiny Circular 16″ Needles
From the Destiny line of the since discontinued company Lantern Moon, these were handcrafted by local people using locally and sustainably sourced materials.
Features
- Sizes Available – 9, 10, 10.5 & 11 (While stocks last)
- Cord Lengths Available – Only 16″ in this listing, but more options are available in their shop.
- Needle Tips Are 5″ Long
Pros
- Smooth, snagless joins
- Warm to the touch
- Cables are flexible and don’t kink
Cons
- Limited sizes available
- They have limited stock left so it may not last
- Slightly pricey
Ebony Interchangeable Knitting Needles
Lantern Moon Ebony Interchangeable Knitting Needles
Unfortunately, as Lantern Moon shut down in 2018, these needles are no longer widely available and are hard to come by.
However, you can get it for purchase here from Fabulous Yarn, a yarn company based in the US, while stocks last.
Here is a suggested alternative.
Short Tips 3.5″ Ebony Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set
Perfect for those who want a set of small tip interchangeables but still want the lovely texture and feel of this wood.
Note: Also available in olive wood and rosewood.
Features
- Sizes Included – 3.5mm (US #4), 3.75mm (US #5), 4.0mm (US #6), 4.5mm (US #7), 5.0mm (US #8), 5.5mm (US #9), 6.0mm (US #10), 6.5mm (US #10.5), 8.0mm (US #11) & 9.0mm (US #13)
- Cord Lengths Included – 1×40 cm, 1×50 cm, 1×60 cm & 1×80 cm
- Needle Tips Are 3.5″ Long
- Notions Included – Case, end stoppers, and cable connectors.
Pros
- Handmade with sustainable and ethical practices
- Smooth
- Comfortable to use
- Easy connection system
Cons
- Expensive
- Smaller sizes aren’t included which may be annoying for some
Hey Trend ™ Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set
Indian craftspeople make them in India from locally sourced materials. This small business prides itself on quality products and customer service.
Note: This set is also available in rosewood.
Features
- Sizes Included – 3.5mm (US #4), 3.75mm (US #5), 4.0mm (US #6), 4.5mm (US #7), 5.0mm (US #8), 5.5mm (US #9), 6.0mm (US #10), 6.5mm (US #10.5), 8.0mm (US #11) & 9.0mm (US #13)
- Cord Lengths Included – 60cm (24″), 80cm (32″), 100cm (40″) & 120cm (40″)
- Needle Tips Are 5″ Long
- Notions Included – Cable connectors and end stoppers
Pros
- Great customer service
- Smooth
- Excellent quality
- Handcrafted
- Fast shipping
- Easy connection system
- Smooth needles that are warm to the touch
Cons
- A bit pricey
Ebony Double Pointed Knitting Needles
Susanne’s Double Pointed Needles
Made by the German company Susanne, these are perfect for socks and other small items knitted in the round.
Features
- Needle Sizes Available – 3mm & 3.5mm only
- Total Needle Length – 8″ (20cm)
- Comes In A Pack Of 5
Pros
- Smooth
- Lovely colors & textures
- Perfect size for sock knitting
Cons
- Shipping can take a while
- Limited sizing available
- A bit pricey
Lantern Moon 7″ Double Pointed Needles
Featuring the excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail this company made every one of their handmade items with, these are a smaller length perfect for various projects.
Features
- Needle Sizes Available – 15 & 17 (While stocks last)
- Total Needle Length – 7″
- Comes In A Pack Of 5
Pros
- Smooth
- Durable and strong
- Warm to the touch
- Stitches don’t accidentally slide off the needle
Cons
- Expensive
- Limited sizes available
Ebony Straight Needles
Furls Needles
Furls is a company that usually specializes in luxury crochet hooks and other notions for fiber arts crafts. Still, they’ve branched out into making smooth, lovely straights.
Note: These are not made of just the ebony, they’re also made with another wood. The options in wood choices are Teak/Ebony, Rosewood/Ebony & Paduak/Ebony.
Features
- Needle Sizes Available –
- Total Needle Length –
Pros
- Lifetime warranty
- Great quality
- Smooth
- Warm to the touch
- Slightly grippy but just the right amount
- Great customer service
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Slightly pricey
Your Questions Answered
Rosewood Vs Ebony Knitting Needles
Similarities
- They’re both made of wood
- Both considered luxurious woods, and in turn, they’re made into luxury knitting needles
- Lovely wood grains and textures
- They’re threatened species, so the needles you find are almost always second hand.
Differences
- Rosewood has more variety in the colors and textures
- Ebony is almost always a very dark brown, almost black color
I hope this post helped you discover the best knitting needles made of this gorgeous material. Nowadays good quality second-hand needles are hard to come by.
Do you prefer ebony or rosewood? If so, why? I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.
