https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/knitting-needles • Posted by Cat Morley
Cut a dowel in two using a dremel or a saw.
Cut a dowel in two using a dremel or a saw.
The two dowel halves should be cut to the length you want your needles.
The two dowel halves should be cut to the length you want your needles.
Use a pencil sharpener to shape the ends in to points. Sand down the tip so that it's not too sharp.
Use a pencil sharpener to shape the ends in to points. Sand down the tip so that it's not too sharp.
Paint the dowels in a pretty colour.
Paint the dowels in a pretty colour.
Take some fimo and shape an end for the needles.
Take some fimo and shape an end for the needles.
Place the fimo on the end of the dowels and remove.
Place the fimo on the end of the dowels and remove.
Decorate the fimo ends.
Decorate the fimo ends.
Bake the fimo in an oven.
Bake the fimo in an oven.
Glue the ends on to the dowels and you're ready to knit.
Glue the ends on to the dowels and you're ready to knit.