Large circular needles

Hi all,

I have a pattern that calls for #13 24" circular needles. Now I'm in N.Z. and we use the metric system, so I think that the equivalent is

9mm, 60cm. Trouble is the largest I can find in local shops is 8mm (and then only in 100cm length). Can anyone suggest a good online source for needles that sells this size (that will ship to N.Z.)?

I want such a large needle for a felting project (2 strands of 8ply knitted together) could I get away with the slightly smaller 8mm needle? I do need to knit in the round do I can't get away with straight needles (and I can't buy double-pointed in that size either).

Ta, Morag

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Vintage Purls
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Check ebay, ebay.uk, ebay.ca... Even though it's a small project you could look for 80 cm/32" too. I'm not sure many places make shorter needles that size.

sue

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suzee

I'm keen "International orders will be shipped via Canada Post, and shipping and handling charges will be based on order weight. Our checkout forms are designed to automatically calculate the weight of your order, and then display air or surface shipping and handling rates to your country, with or without insurance, according to your preference. Allow approximately 2 weeks for air shipping and approximately 6 weeks for surface shipping."

They price in either US or Canadian Dollars. I looked up Bryspun needles, and 9mm 24" are $8.57 US plus shipping etc. and having put that pricing through a conversion program, the price in NZD is $13.14 plus all the extras. I'm not sure you want to pay that price...... however, they do sell all kinds of needles.

Go here if you want to have a look at their site and all their delicious products (laugh):

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Shillelagh

Wow, thanks for making that effort for me - much appreciated! The price isn't too bad, I have to pay close to that to buy smaller sizes in the shops here. With shipping added things go up a bit, but if I throw some other stuff into my order I'm sure I can justify it. : )

I love the hats on Elann's front page - fab! I think I'll have to wait till those patterns come out and add some to my order.

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Vintage Purls

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's are not cheap but the shop is at least on this side of the globe

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Cats

On 28 Sep 2006 23:09:29 -0700, "Vintage Purls" spewed forth :

If you can eke by with a 40cm/16" circular I have a spare you can have if you'll send me your address. I mean really, does a girl need THREE

9mmx40cm circulars? I think not!

reverse, remove spaces, to email

m o c . h s y f @ y k n i l s

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Wooly

Are you all the nicest people ever?! I'll drop you a line - maybe there is something I have you may like in return.

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Vintage Purls

Hi Wooly,

I seem to have got your email address wrong. Is the bit after "@" fysh?

M.

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Vintage Purls

On 29 Sep 2006 17:39:07 -0700, "Vintage Purls" spewed forth :

Bah, that's a .org address, not a .com one. Sorry, I'm a flake tonight!

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Wooly

No problem. I know what it's like when you're looking for equipment (grin)

Okay - I don't see any hats on their front page. I see a dark haired girl wearing a voluminous plum coloured cape(?), coat (?). Can you point me there?

Shelagh

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Shillelagh

Bother, they updated their site yesterday and they've takn them off the front page. I've hunted around but I can't find them - sorry.

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Vintage Purls

They were still there this morning but seem to have vanished into thin air as I also searched without success.

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Midwest poster

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