Did you know you can have knitting needles made out of glass? Yes, it’s true, believe it or not. They’re beautiful, well made and a joy to knit with. Often handmade, made of pyrex, and available in gorgeous colors and patterns.
They would make a perfect, beautiful, and unique gift for any knitter, even for yourself.
Read on for the review of the best glass needles for knitting available.
Table Of Contents
- Straight Glass Needles
- Colorful Straight Glass Knitting Needles
- Custom Handmade Straight Glass Needles
- Glass Dharma Single Point Knitting Needles
- Glass Circular Knitting Needles
- Double Pointed Glass Knitting Needles
- Smooth Pyrex/Glass Double Pointed Knitting Needles
Straight Glass Needles
Colorful Straight Glass Knitting Needles
Lovely handmade straight knitting needles are made of clear Pyrex glass with a colored, swirly topper.
They’re custom made for you, so every pair is a one of a kind product!
Features
- Needle Sizes Available – 8mm, contact the seller for other sizing
- Total Needle Length – 30cm
- Made From – Pyrex Glass
Pros
- Carefully packaged to avoid damage when shipping
- Smooth and easy to knit with
- Durable
- Includes an extra needle in case of breakage
Cons
- As they’re made from glass, make sure you’re gentle with them!
- Can take a while to ship
Custom Handmade Straight Glass Needles
The knitting needle shaft is clear, and the end toppers have an array of colors. Smooth and well made with excellent quality materials.
Custom made per each order, the pair (or multiple) you receive is made just for you.
Note: Though there are only three sizes listed, you can contact the seller to discuss custom ones being made for you.
Features
- Needle Sizes Available – 6mm, 7mm & 8mm
- Total Needle Length – 35cm
- Made From – Pyrex Glass
Pros
- Fast shipping
- Various colors available
- Look lovely as well as being functional
Cons
- As they’re made from glass, make sure you’re gentle with them!
Glass Dharma Single Point Knitting Needles
These needles have a lovely, smooth surface, and come in a set of two. Handmade in the USA, a variety of colors for the end stoppers are available. The shaft of the knitting needle is clear.
Features
- Needle Sizes Available – US Sizes 8, 10, 11, 13 & 15
- Total Needle Length – 10″
- Made From – Glass
Pros
- Lovely colors
- Affordable
- Handmade with great care and craftsmanship
Cons
- Be careful not to leave them where they could roll off
- Limited size options available
Glass Circular Knitting Needles
They are made by Michael & Sheila Ernst, glassblowers and artisans of all sorts of lovely handmade products made with glass, like these beautiful needles.
These circulars are handmade and available in a wide variety of gorgeous colors and patterns.
Colors Available (There are additional patterned colorways available, called Designer Colors) –
- Violet
- Lime (also available in Lime & Violet)
- Caramel
- Passion
- Tourmaline
- Amber Passion
- Triple Passion
- Persimmon
- Ruby
- Amazon Night
- Blue Moon
- Cobalt
Features
- Sizes Available – US Sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10
- Cord Lengths Available – 16″, 24″, 29″, 32″ (Contact Them for 40″)
- Needle Tips Are ” Long
- Made From – Glass
Pros
- Sharp tips, but not too sharp
- Snagless joins
- Smooth
- Beautiful
- Made with excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail
Cons
- Knitting on hard surfaces like tiles increases the risk of breakage if they slip out of your hands.
- Limited sizes available
Double Pointed Glass Knitting Needles
Smooth Pyrex/Glass Double Pointed Knitting Needles
Handmade double pointed needles by Natali Baird, a glass artist from Canda, who specializes in sculptures and jewelry made with the flame-working technique.
Made of clear pyrex glass, these make it very easy to see the stitches you’re working with.
Features
- Needle Sizes Available – But browse through her shop for many more sizing options in different listings.
- Total Needle Length – 16cm
- Comes In A Set Of 4
- Made From – Pyrex Glass
Pros
- Smooth
- High quality, unique products
- Excellent customer service
- Prompt shipping
Cons
- Don’t leave them on the couch where someone could sit on them and break them.
- Limited sizing available, but if you contact her, she’s more than happy to make custom sizes and lengths.
Hopefully, this post helped you discover the best glass needle for knitting. They’re beautiful handmade products of exceptional quality, and they’re sure to be a joy to knit with.
Do you have any other recommendations for the best glass knit needles? I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.
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Been trying to get in touch with Ernst for the glass circular needles with no joy
Hi Karen. Thanks for getting in touch. Just a quick question, how did you try and contact Michael and Sheila Ernst? Cheers Jodie