Indian Lake Artisans Hexagonal Knitting Needles

Have you ever heard of Indian Lake Artisans? They are the home of the hexagonal knitting needles.

Located in Michigan, they work with other Michigan companies to create beautiful, USA-made knitting needles. Every needle is hand-crafted with incredible attention to detail. They even sand each one by hand before applying a finish of natural beeswax that enhances both the color and the grain of the wood.

Their needles are made from North American hardwoods, including cherry, walnut, and maple, all sourced from sustainable forests in the Great Lakes region. They are lightweight, warm to the touch, and unlike any wooden needles I had ever used.

The unique six-sided design is not just for looks. It provides a comfortable grip that helps reduce hand strain, and many knitters find it easier to hold during long knitting sessions. The wood has just the right amount of grip, allowing the yarn to slide smoothly without feeling so slippery that stitches fall off the needle.

Indian Lake Artisans offers a variety of products, including:

• Circular knitting needles
• Straight knitting needles with decorative toppers
• Double-pointed needles
• Shawl sticks
• Cable needles
• Yarn bowls

I was incredibly blessed to win a set of their new US 2 double-pointed needles.

They arrived packaged extremely well, and I had no concerns about them being damaged during shipping. The first thing I noticed was just how smooth they felt. I already owned some nice wooden needles, but these felt even better. The shape really was comfortable in my hands, and the wood felt warm and inviting.

I used mine while waiting in the school-pickup line. You know that feeling of knitting outside on a beautiful spring day? These needles somehow made it even better.

Despite their unusual shape, they produced beautifully even stitches, even for someone who was still fairly new to knitting with double-pointed needles. I noticed I was not holding them with the same death grip I used on my metal needles, and they did not have the annoying grabby feeling that some bamboo needles can have.

One of the things I appreciated most was knowing these needles were completely made in the United States by a small company that values craftsmanship. Supporting businesses that still make products by hand has always meant a lot to me.

I first heard about Indian Lake Artisans while listening to the Marly Bird Podcast. After learning more about the company and their story, I became an even bigger fan.

If you would like to learn more about them, you can visit their website:

https://indianlakeartisans.com/

You can also follow them on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Indian-Lake-Artisans-100057521435165/

  

I love my new needles so much, I made them a WIP snap case and matching bag!