There is a real trend towards knitting gloves, caps and socks with natural materials. These double-pointed knitting needles made from light bamboo sit snugly in your hand, are flexible, and let you knit effortlessly for longer. The points are shaped to pick up the stitches with ease. The smooth surface of the needles lets the stitches glide effortlessly, without sliding off the needle. The needle gauge is printed legibly centrally on the needle. Material, manufacture, and plastic-free packaging have consistently been designed for sustainability. The Chinese bamboo, from which these needles are made in an environmentally-friendly process, regrows quickly. The natural material also makes these double-pointed knitting needles ideal for allergy sufferers.