The company Pony makes these needles. This Indian family-owned business has been an expert in their field for over 50 years now. They make a variety of notions and tools for all sorts of crafts, not just knitting.
Their range includes all types of knitting needles, and a variety of different materials to suit any preference.
Table Of Contents
- What Are Pony Needles?
- Pony Pearl Knitting Needles
- Pony Rosewood Knitting Needles
- Pony Interchangeable Needles
- Pony Circular Needles
- Pony Double Pointed Knitting Needles
- Pony Straight Needles
- Your Questions Answered
What Are Pony Needles?
Pony needles are knitting needles made by a company from India, and available in all sorts of different styles, length and material. Their range is very extensive, many options available.
Pony Pearl Knitting Needles
These aren’t made from pearl, but rather plastic, specifically cellulose acetate. They have a shiny, smooth finish that looks somewhat like a pearl. Moderatley smooth with a bit of grip, they’re affordable and easy to knit with.
However some of the sizes have steel wire inside them for reinforcement, but they do sometimes make a jangling noise which can be quite distracting.
Pearl Circular Needles
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Cord Lengths Available – 60cm, 80cm, & 100cm
- Needle Tips Are 5″ Long
- Made From – Plastic
Pros
- Smooth
- Affordable price
- Comes in fun colours
Cons
- Has a bit of grip, maybe annoying for some people
Pearl Double Pointed Needles
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Needles Are 20cm Long
- Comes In A Pack Of 4 Or 5
- Made From – Plastic
Pros
- Smooth, shiny finish
- Great for beginners
- Affordable
Cons
- Not durable
- You may experience a bit of flexibility
Pearl Straight Needles
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.00mm, 5.00mm, 6.00mm, 7.00mm, 8.00mm, 9.00mm, & 10mm
- Needles Are 35cm Long
- Made From – Plastic
Pros
- Smooth, Snagless needle
- Tapered for easy knitting
- Assorted colors
Cons
- Not very many sizes available
Pony Rosewood Knitting Needles
Yet another company that makes needles with the ever-popular hardwood, rosewood, these are smooth, strong and durable needles, reflecting the qualities of the material they’re made from.
Rosewood Interchangeable Needles
This is one of their luxury items for a good reason! With a patterned blue and white hand-woven cotton case, needle tips made of rosewood, and the cables of smooth plastic, these are a quality set guaranteed to last a long time.
Features
- Sizes Included – 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0 mm
- Cord Lengths Included – 2/40 cm, 2/60 cm, and 2/80 cm
- Needle Tips Are 10.5cm Long
- Other Notions Included – 2 Cable Connectors to create longer cords of 100 cm, 120 cm, 140 cm, two stitch holders, 1 Needle Gauge and a case
Pros
- Good range of sizes
- Everything is made of durable, quality materials
- Smooth joins
- Simple connection system
- Fast shipping
Cons
- A little pricey
- Some reported the connection can accidentally unscrew occasionally
- The wood has a bit of grip which speed knitters may not like
Rosewood Circular Needles
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Cord Lengths Available – 40 cm, 60 cm, and 80 cm
- Needle Tips Are 5″ Long
- Made From – Rosewood & Plastic
Pros
- Made of smooth, durable rosewood, a hardwood that’s sustainably sourced and incredibly strong
- Guaranteed to last
- Warm to the touch
- A joy to knit with
Cons
- Has a bit of grip which some may not like
- A bit pricey
Rosewood Double Pointed Needles
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Needles Are 15cm Or 20cm Long
- Made From – Rosewood
Pros
- Smooth and strong wood
- Warms up when you knit with them
- Yarn doesn’t accidentally slide off
- Durable and easy to use
Cons
- A little expensive
- Not suitable for speed knitters
Rosewood Straight Needles
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Needles Are 35cm/14″ Long
- Made From – Rosewood
Pros
- Stitches slide along easily without slipping off accidentally
- Made of a smooth, durable material
- Warms up quickly in the hand
- Affordable
Cons
- Slightly grippy, might be annoying if you’re a fast knitter.
Pony Interchangeable Needles
They have an extensive range of all sorts of materials, from bamboo to smooth metal, each comes in a set, with handy notions and a variety of sizes and cord lengths included.
Bamboo
Features
- 9 Sizes Included
- Cord Lengths Included – 40cm, 60cm, and 80cm
- Needle Tips Are ” Long
- Other Notions Included – 4 colour coded adaptors, a knitting gauge, two pairs of end stoppers, case
- Made From – Bamboo & Plastic For The Cords
Pros
- Made of bamboo, a smooth and sustainable material
- Lovely blue case with organized pockets for all notions included
- Feel nice in the hand
- Smooth, snagless join
- Stands to lots of use
Cons
- A bit grippy, and has a bit of friction, but that’s the nature of the material
- The connection system is a little confusing
Pony Flair
Made from hand-dyed german hardwood in lovely colours, this set of needles comes in a beautiful hardcover case that snaps shut.
Features
- Sizes Included – 3.00, 3.50, 4.00, 4.50, & 5.00 mm
- Cord Lengths Included – 2/60cm, 2/80cm, & 2/100cm
- Needle Tips Are 14cm Long
- Notions Included – 2 stoppers for rope ends, 1 connector, 2 wool needles, and 2 stitch markers
- Made From – German Hardwood & Plastic
Pros
- Lovely colours
- Quality materials and notions
- Durable case
- Strong, smooth needle, warm to the touch
Cons
- A little pricey
- Limited size range available, suitable for only smaller projects
Slick Interchangeables
Features
- Sizes Included – 3.25, 3.50, 3.75, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 5.50, 6.00, & 6.50mm
- Cord Lengths Included – 2/60cm, 2/80cm, 2/120cm
- Needle Tips Are 5″ Long
- Other Notions Included – Knitting Gauge, 2 end stoppers
- Made From – Coloured Aluminium & Plastic
Pros
- Great for speed knitters
- Smooth, snagless joins
- Easy connection system
- Stitches slide along easily
Cons
- Probably a bit too slippery for som
Pony Circular Needles
Their fixed circular needles are available in a wide variety of sizes and almost any material. Perfect for any knitter, regardless of whether you prefer plastic, metal or wood.
Aluminium
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Cord Lengths Available – 40cm, 60cm, 80cm & 100cm
- Needle Tips Are 5″ Long
Pros
- Smooth
- Perfect for people who knit fast
- Durable
- Slightly curved shape to better suit the shape of your hand
- Comfortable to knit with
Cons
- Not suitable for beginners
- A bit slippery
Colored Aluminum
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Cord Lengths Available – 40cm, 60cm, 80cm & 100cm
- Needle Tips Are 5″ Long
Pros
- Each size is a different colour
- Slightly bent tips to make sure
Cons
- Stitches may fall off the needle accidentally
- Not the best choice for beginners
Plastic
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 25.00mm
- Cord Lengths Available – 80cm
- Needle Tips Are ” Long
Pros
- Smooth
- Affordable
- Durable lasts a long time
- Affordable
Cons
- May not stand to lots and lots of use.
Palm Wood
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Cord Lengths Available – 40cm, 60cm, 80cm, & 100cm
- Needles Are 5″ Long
Pros
- Lovely textured wood grains throughout the needle tips
- Smooth joins
- Swivel joins, either a good or a bad thing depending on your perspective
Cons
- Quite grippy, that may annoy some knitters.
Pony Perfect Densified Wood
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Cord Lengths Available – 40cm, 60cm, 80cm, 100cm
- Needle Tips Are 5″ Long
Pros
- The densified wood means they’re super durable, strong and inflexible
- Very smooth and looks wonderful too
- Warm to touch
- Snag-free joins
Cons
- A bit of friction grabs the yarn a bit.
Pony Double Pointed Knitting Needles
Their double-pointed needles come in packs of usually 5, but sometimes four. They’re durable, rigid and withstand much use, exactly what you want in this type of knitting needle!
Bamboo
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Needles Are 20cm Long
- Comes In A Pack Of 5
Pros
- Smooth
- Polished surface
- Made from a sustainable material
- Easy and comfortable to use
- Durable, inflexible
Cons
- Has a bit of friction and grabs the yarn, but that’s the nature of bamboo.
Aluminium
Features
- Sizes Available – 3.50mm or 4.00mm
- Needles Are 20cm Long
- Comes In A Pack Of 5
Pros
- Affordable
- Yarn slides very easily
- Great for quick knitting
- Comfortable to use
Cons
- Limited range of sizes available
- A bit slippery
Stainless Steel
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Needles Are 15cm & 20cm Long
Pros
- Tapered and sharp
- Great for lace knitting or knitting with smaller/finer wool
- Makes knitting quite fast
Cons
- Limited length range
- Despite being designed for lace knitting, not too many smaller sizes are available
- Very sharp!
Palm Wood
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Needles Are 20cm Long
Pros
- Smooth, lovely finish with textured wood grains
- Warm to the touch
- Durable, strong materials
Cons
- A bit of grip
- Tends to grab the yarn
- Limited needle lengths available
Pony Perfect Densified Wood
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 10.00mm
- Needles Are 18cm Or 20cm Long
Pros
- The densified wood means it’s very strong and durable
- Smooth
- Comfortable to knit with
- Sizes etched on the side
Cons
- Only two different lengths available
- Tends to grab the yarn slightly
Pony Straight Needles
Probably the needles they’re known best for, this company brings excellent craftsmanship and care into their products, with durable and sustainably soured materials too.
Bamboo
Features
- Sizes Available – 2.75mm – 9.00mm
- Needles Are 33cm Long
Pros
- Great for larger projects
- Smooth and flexible
- Lightweight
- Great range of sizes
- Comfortable to use
Cons
- Some users found they warped accidentally after little use.
Aluminium
Features
- Sizes Available – 1.5 – 7.0 mm
- Needles Are 40cm Long
Pros
- Longer needles hold lots of stitches, easy to do a wide variety of projects
- Strong
- Lightweight
- Great for fast knitters
- Sharper tips
Cons
- Very long needles may be annoying for some people
- Quite slippery
- Not suitable for beginners
Your Questions Answered
Where Are Pony Needles Made?
They’re made in India, with locally sourced materials and sustainable and ethical practices, local craftspeople are employed and paid a fair wage.
You can find Pony on Facebook
Hopefully, this guide to the complete range of pony knitting needles helped you decide which one would suit you best. With an extensive line of needles in all sorts of materials, you’re sure to have found something you like.
Which one do you like the look of best? Or if you already use these, what do you like about them?
Hello! I bought some Pony needles second-hand. Never heard of them before, although I have been knitting around 50 years. Weird that I have memories from 50 years ago!
All the best,
Thanks for sharing Terri. Happy Knitting!
Hi
I’ve been using Pony needles for roughly 35 years. They are well made and have lasted well. I think they were one of the first companies in the UK to provide bamboo needles. I still have some that I use regularly.
Hi Kirsty. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Pony Needles and that you still enjoy using them. I love to hear from readers about their knitting journey. Cheers Jodie