I Have a Theory About Needles

They continue to grow after they've been produced. Not much; just a few sizes. A needle that starts out as a size 1 will eventually grow to be a size 4 or so. This explains why I don't have any 1s, 2s or 3s but I have multiple sets of 4s and 5s. That last batch of needles that I ordered wasn't full grown when they were shipped. I probably should have specified that I wanted mature needles when I placed my order.

Where Are All My Needles?

When I sorted out all my yarn, I sorted out my needles too. I pulled out all the crap needles, took stock of what was left, wrote a list of what I'd need so that I'd have 6 and 8 inch dpns and 24 and 40 inch circs in all sizes from 0 to 8. It was a relatively short list so I filled in the gaps with Hiya Hiya Sharps and Addi Lace, both of which are reasonably pointy and have reasonably good cables, and felt a profound sense of satisfaction knowing that I'd have whatever needles I'd need to start whatever project I chose. So I assumed when I sat down to swatch for Fulmar, I'd be able to start once I'd finished only to discover that all of my 24" circs from size 1 to size 3 have flown the coop. I can find 40" circs in most sizes but none are pointy and this project calls for pointy needles. I ordered 4 more pair of 24" circs on-line because my LYS was closed. Until they arrive, I have nothing to work on so I'm going to start a pair of socks, which I will then feel obligated to finish before starting Fulmar.