What is it? – Takumi, Stradivarius, Cartier. Their legendary quality of performance defies all attempts of description. The name alone is iconic and imbues a sense of artistry. Pretenders and imitators come and go but never stay. Clover has long prided itself in the production of Takumi premium bamboo knitting needles. Production quantity has always been secondary to production quality. Only the finest raw materials have ever been used and manufacturing has always been accomplished to the absolute highest, most exacting standards. As knitting mediums and techniques have evolved to support unprecedented stretches in creativity, so has Clover. Close personal association with those who push this “creative envelope” has allowed Clover to redesign their bamboo knitting needles to meet these emerging needs. We have even developed an entire new line of manufacturing machinery to make these new bamboo knitting needles worthy of the Takumi name. As a result, when lesser knitting needles are cold, bent, chipped, scratched, warped, split, broken and eventually discarded, your Takumi knitting needles will have become treasured heirlooms that continue to enhance your creative aspirations.
What does it do? – Quite simply Takumi knitting needles knit. But they do so with unparalleled ease and function.
Shape – To enhance knitting fine fibers or lace knitting all of the Takumi knitting needle points have been redesigned. The new, finer points allow then to easily pick up, even the finest loops.
Materials – Bamboo knitting needles have a warm, organic feel to them with just the right amount of flex to make them comfortable. The unique bamboo surface allows smooth, fast knitting but is not so “slick” that you have to fight to keep your stitches in place.
Chords – The chords of Takumi circular knitting needles have been enhanced. Newly developed chording materials ensure that the updated connecting chords are both strong and soft. Knitted fabrics now lie smoothly between the knitting needles while you work.
Sustainability – Bamboo is one of the most renewable resources on earth. Technically a “grass” it grows almost anywhere. It is relatively fast growing so harvested regions easily and quickly replace themselves. Most importantly the harmful byproducts usually associated with the manufacture of other similar non-bamboo products are virtually nonexistent.
How do I promote it? – Try it, you’ll like it! That’s the best way to introduce someone to Takumi bamboo. Set out yarn and needles and let your friends experience the Takumi difference. The comfortable, luxurious feel of the warmed bamboo and the precision and performance of the needles will convince both the novice and the serious knitter alike that knitting nirvana truly exists.
