Namaste Needles & Case Glass knitting needles? You bet! Namaste Needles clear glass needles will be a conversation starter whenever you knit in public. The needles are as smooth as, well, glass, making them surprisingly easy to knit with. They come in U.S. sizes 8 to 15, with an assortment of colorful decorative ends: cones, dots, spheres and nail heads. Larger needles, sizes 17 and 19, are made as lightweight hollow tubes. You may want to care for these precious tools by storing them in a needle case from Namaste. The hard shell holds several sets of needles and comes in bright, fashionable colors, or black vinyl that resembles a leather box for fine jewels. I prefer to show off my needles by storing them in plain sightÑstuck in a vase in a highly visible spot in the living room. Why buy flowers when you can arrange beautiful knitting needles instead? (And the needles won't wilt!) Namaste Needles ($29.50-$43.50) and shells ($19) are sold at fine yarn shops nationwide. www.namasteneedles.com