Best needles for chunky wool

[exiled]

After the fiasco of the Calico(see previous post) I have decided to start a chunky cardi for my daughter.She chose pattern and yarn some time ago.My problem is that the needles seem really clumsy and the process painful to my rather small hands. I did the tension square on traditional metal needles, a light aluminium type and wonder if wooden or bamboo would give more slide. Fortunately, I was able to drop from the recommended 8mm to 6.5mm with my loose knitting but it still hurts.
Help please!

[Beanie]

I think it helps to have shorter needles, but other than that its just getting used to the size. I change from 20mm for a project to 1mm then back again. It does get easier.

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[Janet]

Hi
You don't say what the yarn is made of. If it is acylic then you are unlikely to get more slide on wood or bamboo. You might if you tried plastic. Quite a lot of larger needles are made in plastic so you should find some fairly cheaply.
I prefer to use plastic needles if possible for both more slide and easier on aching hands.

Janet

[exiled]

A bit late but thanks for the feedback.I did abandon said project and the yarn, Patons Caressa express joins the part of my stash which I shall never use. I realised that not only was it very heavy, the yarn itself feels harsh.There is mohair in it, but also little "nobbles" of, I presume acrylic, and those combined with the weight make it uncomfortable. A candidate for the garage sale, I think.
On a positive note, having been a bit of a "pure wool" snob in the past, I have recently discovered Elle Pure Gold in DK and Aran.A bit late, I know as it is not being imported to UK any more, but lovely to knit with and providing you get the tension spot on, good results and washes well. Grab it while you can.

[aiza]

I've just suggested Dianne's to someone on Kemps forum who was looking for 3ply in cream, so I should think it works out pretty well when different sites stock different things!