I use to love my metal needles since I wanted speed and smoothness.
These needles are incredibly smooth to knit with and have very nice
points/tips. Now I use nothing else. I have not found any other
bamboo needles that compare. They are warmer than metal and can help
some people with arthritic problems, so that they can continue to
enjoy the art of knitting. Using these needles are both good for the
environment and a pure joy to use. Note: The picture is only a sample
of the Crystal Palace Bamboo Knitting Needles and might not be a
picture of the specific size of this item.