New Stuff: Lykke Cypra Sets & Lantern Moon Ebony Line

 Cypra Needles

This week discovered our little shop one of a few to get the Lykke Cypra Needles sets! (Don't judge me still using pumpkins and fall leaves for display....it looks awesome with the gorgeous chocolate suede cases! LOL) 

New from Lykke the long-awaited for metal option to their popular wood and bamboo interchangeable needle sets. Made from pure, unsealed copper so over time a beautiful patina emerges. Or you can do special cleaning regime to keep shiny, just like a brand new penny. Details from Lykke:

CYPRA COPPER NEEDLES are made from 100% copper and will acquire a lovely soft patina with continued use or if preferred, the copper needles will remain bright and shiny by using our specially-developed Copper Polishing Cloths. This add-on accessory product is a two-part system containing an inner cloth that is treated with a trade-secret formula to remove tarnish and to restore luster without scratching or removing the finish. The 100% cotton outer cloth provides a gleaming shiny finish. 

Last spring, my rep emailed, saying I needed to get in the queue for the next new Lykke needle. Here's a peek at our converstion about Cypra needles sets:

Rep: "You should order and get in the queue now for Cypra. Going to be hot and sell out fast. And they're copper!" 

Me: "Copper? Ick....will they make fingers smell like pennies?!" (I hate that smell.....)

Rep: "No! But there's awesome properties with using and wearing copper, so they're healthy too...." LOL 

Me: "Oh! I just read a new study out on how copper is a great virus-killer, it stops cold viruses on contact. So in therory can I use my new needles when I run out of Zicam swabs?" (I am addicted to Zicam....)

Rep: ROTHFLOL "Kim I can't suggest you stick needle up your nose to prevent covid or colds.....but..... we could tell Lykke there's a new selling point to add to the marketing sell sheet" (She falls off chair again, ROTHFLOL) 

Me: "Okay...sold...order me up some!" 

We love our Rep's great sense of humor and spend too much time laughing during our appointments. I promised not to use my needles for anything other than knitting.... 

Cypra includes a new, clear memory-free, swivel style cord and have both metric and US sizes etched onto needle. You get a generous ranges of sizes, cords and accessories compared to other brands:

3.5" tip set includes:

• 9 pairs IC  tips  (US 3 - 10.5)
• 4 x clear MEMORY-FREE Swivel Cables (2-12", 1-16", 1-20" lemgths)
• 2 connector
• 4 keys 
• 8 stoppers
• Vegan Suede handcrafted case
• Great for small circumference projects like socks, hats, and children's clothing.

5" tip set includes:

• 12 pairs of IC (US 4 - 17)
• 5 x clear MEMORY-FREE Swivel Cables (2-24", 2-32", 1-40" lengths)
• 2 connectors
• 4 keys
• 8 stoppers
• Vegan Suede handcrafted case!

LYKKE stands behind their products and guarantees your set for 5 years against manufacturer's defects. You can contact them for warranty issues at Lykke Crafts Warranty. Only few sets left and listed up online with all our Lykke Sets.

Useful Tips & Tricks

• Use the key to tighten when putting tips onto the cords. A non-negotiable step. You think you can hand-tighten enough.,...but trust us....you can't. We've tested it and the tips stay on when we use the key. Sometimes after a long session of knitting I notice one tip slightly unscrews a bit. Then I just get my key, tighten and back to work I go. If I don't use the key....then I'm seeing the tips unscrew right away. So hang onto those magical little keys! 

• Interchangeable cords make great stitch holders. With the stoppers you have a ready-made stitch holder. Nothing worse than a bunch of stitches on those straight, hard plastic and long stitich holders that just get in the way. Instead put a stopper on end and a needle tip on other. Transfer your stitches to this cord. Remove needle tip and replace with the stoppers. Bing bam boom! A much nicer stitch holder! 

Lantern Moon's Ebony Needles, Hooks & Fabric Cases

Just a quick blurb for now since hot off the delivery truck. Lantern Moon is back and launched these new needles and fabric cases. I'm using a pair to swatch and liking how they feel. The needle and hook storage cases are a lovely. Alas...no case for straight needles, but options for circulars, interchangeables and hooks.  

Next week I vow to talk books! Promise. Wanted to get word out we have the Cypra's because they're hard to come by right now. Glad I listen when told to get in the queue! LOL