Crystal Palace's Bamboo Straight Knitting Needles are wonderfully smooth and light with a warm wood feeling. Manufactured by a small company in Japan who has been making fine bamboo products for more than 80 years, these classic straight needles are resin treated and then cured to harden them and to prevent warping and splitting. Bamboo knitting needles have a slight natural texture that provides just the right amount of friction and prevents stitches from slipping off the needles too fast, making them perfect for beginners and very helpful when working with slippery yarns, like smooth cottons and silks. Choose a 9- or 12-inch length for sizes from US 0-15 (2mm-10mm) and add a set of needles to your collection that you'll treasure forever!