Friday, 12 April 2013

Think Big: Knitting Inspiration + Giveaway!

This month, we're thinking BIG! Our Basix Birch needles come in large sizes and are just right for quick, chunky knits and fast felted projects! In today's blog post, we'll share some of our favourite patterns for big needles and give you a closer look at Basix Birch. You'll also have a chance to win your choice of Basix Birch needles this month!


Quick Knits with Chunky Yarns


Here are just a few project ideas for fast knits on big needles, many of which are available for free on Ravelry! Clockwise from top left: The Eleventh Hour Blanket from Purl Soho, Marian by Jane Richmond, The Road to Gimmerton, Pembroke Tank by Tara-Lynn Morrison, 40 Winks Basket by Hana Jason, and Pixie Necklace by Kate Oates.

Basix Birch Giveaway

Our Basix Birch needles are lightweight and available in double-point, single-point and fixed circular needle styles in a range of larger sizes. These perfectly-pointed, durable needles are ideal for chunky yarns. 

Get to know Basix Birch below, then leave a comment on this post telling us which type you'd most like to try out. We'll randomly select one winner to announce on Friday, April 26. Good luck!



Available in 20cm length in sizes ranging from 5.50mm to 25.00mm.
Perfectly tapered points for easy stitch glide.



Available in 60cm, 80cm, 100cm, 120cm, and 150cm lengths in sizes ranging from 5.50mm to 25.00mm.
Smooth joins for snag-free knitting.
Resilient, flexible cords lay flat with no kink or twist.



Available in 25cm, 30cm, 35cm, and 40cm lengths in sizes ranging from 5.50mm to 12.00mm.
Generous size end caps keep stitches firmly on needles.
Be sure to check back on Friday, April 26 to see who won this month's blog giveaway!
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45 comments:

  1. Leebeloola13 April 2013 at 20:44

    I'd love to try the circulars. They're lighter than the straights and not as long plus they're the most multi-functional types of needles.

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  2. ColorBloX14 April 2013 at 14:32

    I'd love to try the dpns! Haven't knitted with birch before, and very curious about it! They look nice and pointy :)

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  3. sparky13617 April 2013 at 22:26

    I would like to try the circulars.

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  4. Connie K.17 April 2013 at 22:45

    I would love to try the DPNs! I haven't used Basix needles before and would love the chance to try them.

    greyowl60@yahoo.com

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  5. Knittingdancer on Ravelry17 April 2013 at 23:23

    I would love to try the double point needles.

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  6. MD18 April 2013 at 05:30

    The circulars look absolutely amazing. Simplicity at its best. I would love to try them!

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  7. janis18 April 2013 at 07:02

    I would like to try dpns. janis2102 on raverly

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  8. Anonymous18 April 2013 at 09:54

    I would love to try the circular one, knitting bulky is always heavy, and using circular make it a little bit lighter :)
    And the biggest is 25mm?? I never saw needle that big O.O

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  9. Cartucha18 April 2013 at 10:51

    I would love to try the circular one.

    Cartucha on ravelry

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  10. Kristianna18 April 2013 at 14:46

    I would love to try the circulars. They look lovely! kristiannainindia on Rav.

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  11. FlyingMonkeyHQ 18 April 2013 at 15:04

    I would like to try the circulars. I like the length of the needle and they look like they have nice points. Thanks for the contest. Ariesandewe on Ravelry

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  12. Rose18 April 2013 at 15:30

    I would love to try the single point straight needles. I have always been the most comfortable with this style of needle. Thank you.

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  13. Unknown18 April 2013 at 15:50

    I would love to try the circulars. They r the ones I'm teaching myself to use at the mo!

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  14. Anonymous18 April 2013 at 17:21

    I would love to try the circulars (rav id ShaySchreck)

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  15. Unknown18 April 2013 at 17:43

    The fixed circulars look great. Would love to try them! My Ravelry id is Tinks.

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  16. Isa18 April 2013 at 18:04

    I'd love to try either the circulars or the dpn's. iribeiro on ravelry

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  17. Anonymous18 April 2013 at 18:28

    I love wood needles, these Birch Basix seem like the perfect solution for me, I'd love to have a go with the circulars. rgoriginals on Ravelry.

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  18. Priegelblog18 April 2013 at 18:30

    I would love to try the circulars to knit a blanket...already thinking of colors and patterns ;-)

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  19. Unknown18 April 2013 at 18:43

    I would LOVE to try the fixed circulars!! I have never used a fixed circ above an 8 so trying anything above that would be a real treat, these look lovely!!! brat58 on ravelry!

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  20. Tanja18 April 2013 at 19:32

    The fixed circulars are my favorites. I would love to try them!
    FrauWocken on Ravelry

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  21. judit18 April 2013 at 19:33

    I'd love to try the circulars or the dpn's. I love wood needles.
    rav:weirdjudd

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  22. jjmcgaffey18 April 2013 at 21:57

    The DPNs look very interesting. I don't do much chunky knitting, but it would be interesting to try these out.

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  23. Anonymous19 April 2013 at 01:57

    The circulars look great! I have such problems finding circs that I really like but these might do the trick.

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  24. Cats19 April 2013 at 06:53

    The Basix DPNs look fun! I could knit leggings! :D

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  25. Unknown19 April 2013 at 15:13

    There is a pattern I really want to knit and the Basix Birch DPNs would be PERFECT!!!

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  26. Kaisla19 April 2013 at 19:51

    I would love to try the circulars! :)

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  27. Unknown20 April 2013 at 09:54

    I'd love to try the circular needles as I am currently addicted to magic loop.

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  28. stardust21 April 2013 at 08:45

    I' d love to try dpns, want to try something differnt :)

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  29. BeccaBadger @ Crafterways21 April 2013 at 11:17

    I think the circulars interest me most, they're so versatile.

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  30. Talia22 April 2013 at 22:03

    Oh, some of the fixed circulars would be lovely! I knit everything on circular needles!

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  31. Unknown22 April 2013 at 22:10

    Hello, I would love to have a go with the birch fixed circulars! :)

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  32. mollycoddler22 April 2013 at 22:12

    I really want to try out the Basix Fixed Circulars. Big, chunky ones!!

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  33. Vero22 April 2013 at 22:34

    I'd love to try out the DPNs :)

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  34. enredantlatroca22 April 2013 at 22:35

    Hi, i would love to try the Basix Fixed Circulars they look awesome!

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  35. Fen22 April 2013 at 23:04

    I d love to try the Basix DPNS. Flongstocking on Ravelry.

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  36. Pat22 April 2013 at 23:40

    I would love to try the Basix Fixed Circulars. My ravelry ID is pat1203

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  37. Sue22 April 2013 at 23:43

    The basic fixed circulars would be my choice. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  38. Unknown23 April 2013 at 02:17

    I would like to try circulars because I haven't tried them before and I'm planning to knit a hat with patagonian wool!

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  39. Petrina23 April 2013 at 02:24

    I would love to try the fixed circular needles. I am PetrinaR on ravelry.

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  40. Unknown23 April 2013 at 07:49

    Circulars and wood are always my first choice, the same as Knit Pro! I am sandrinasara on Ravelry.

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  41. Mindi23 April 2013 at 10:11

    My first choice would be the fixed circular ones. Ravelry ID LaMindi

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  42. Katarina24 April 2013 at 14:44

    I would love to try fixed circular ones. KatarinaLL on ravelry.

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  43. Granny24 April 2013 at 22:34

    The circulars! They look so smooth

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  44. asteride26 April 2013 at 14:37

    I'm really interested in circulates. Big circulars. Like 15, 20 or 25 mm. Have a special project in mind.....
    asteride on Ravelry

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  45. Karla27 April 2013 at 05:52

    I would love to try the double pointed needles on some chunky yarn :D

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