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Needle Profile:
Crystal Palace Bamboo Double-Pointed Needles

Crystal Palace Bamboo DPNs
Close-up of Crystal Palace Bamboo DPNs

Manufacturer
Crystal Palace Yarns

Material
Bamboo

Notes
Crystal Palace's needles tend to be the darkest of the commercially available bamboo needles. With age and wear they take on an almost rosy patina.

The needles are strong and durable, with a medium taper and nicely rounded tip.

Available Sizes
6-inch:
US 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5
mm 2, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75, 3, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75

8-inch:
US 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 10.75, 11
mm 2.5, 3, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8

Average retail price
$7.90-$13.90

Where to buy online
Patternworks

Made in
Japan

Review date
04/26/01
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