There are many advantages to hand made Art Viva wooden knitting needles and crochet hooks, including a warmer and a more organic satin smooth feel.
Some crafts people with arthritis or other hand or wrist issues prefer wooden needles because of these attributes.
One big advantage of wooden needles is that you can do some maintenance to extend their life if necessary. Wood can be lightly sanded with very fine grade sandpaper (600 grit) or filed with an emery board should any catches develop. You can even apply a natural timber oil to them if the finish wears over time and then give a rub with an old cloth. If you happen to break your wooden needle or hook, try applying some wood glue to adhere the two surfaces together again, apply a small amount of pressure (or as per the instructions on the bottle) and then rub back with a bit of sandpaper to make it super smooth again. If in the chance you drop your needle and the end becomes a little blunt, using your 600 grit sandpaper, give the end of your needle a few twists and turns to make your preferred tip again.
The life of your Art Viva knitting needles and crochet hooks should be lengthy and happy with a little TLC by following the next few steps:
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Keep out of direct sunlight to avoid drying out.
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Keep away from the family cat or dog as they have been known to take a liking at chewing on your precious tools of trade.
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Avoid dropping onto hard surfaces.
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Use regularly!
