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ikkivan
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
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 Posted - 05/21/2010 : 12:43:36 PM
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In a previous topic on lighting, the subject seemed to be mostly the larger lights that sit by one's knitting chair. Does anyone actually use the small "Knit Light" or similar light that clips onto the clothing or hangs around the neck? Does it really provide enough light? I'm looking for something to help me see what I'm doing in a darkened (but not totally dark) room where other family members are watching TV; when I use a bigger lamp, it often produces a glare on the TV screen that is annoying for some folks, depending on where they are sitting.
The Knit Light looks promising ...
Donna, with intentions always bigger than her available time. |
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Sunni
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 05/24/2010 : 07:01:54 AM
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I use mine a lot when I can't sleep and I don't want to wake my husband. I like it a lot, the clip could be turned in the other direction, currently it clips from the bottom up and I wish it clipped from the top down like a pen. They may have changed this design since I got mine. Still produces some glare that can be rectified by where you sit :) great for knitting on the porch at night with a podcast on the headphones :) not the best for really dark yarns with complicated stitch patterns, but fine for dark yarns with a simple pattern to them. Hope this helps :)
If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable must man be of learning from experience!
--George Bernard Shaw
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NutmegOwl
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 05/24/2010 : 07:32:10 AM
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I have a couple of them, and I do find them helpful, especially while a passenger on late-night driving trips. I like them anywhere lighting is low. They're adjustable enough to really spotlight where you are, and the itsy gooseneck allows for lots of angles.
However, I would point out that the reason I have more than one is that these are not uncommon office supplies these days, and can be had less expensively than in knitting stores. HTH.
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Kipster
Seriously Hooked
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ikkivan
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
434 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2010 : 09:21:39 AM
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Mary, I HAVE a similar headlamp ... duh, where's my brain? ... I will try it! And I also will probably buy the Knit Light, too, as I have several knitting spots, each with its own supplies. I forgot to mention that I have some age-related vision problems, and need some lighting aids that not every knitter needs.
Sincere thanks to all of you for your feedback.
Donna, with intentions always bigger than her available time. |
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elizh
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 05/28/2010 : 7:21:52 PM
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| I have a head lamp too, one that was designed for night fishing, It was purchased from a Bass Pro Shop sporting goods store. Very bright and focussed light, and adjustable so it doesn't blind the driver in the car. It uses 3 AAA batteries. It looks very nerdy, but it serves its purpose well. |
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TripletDad
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 09/14/2010 : 01:09:58 AM
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Hi, I just came across this thread, although perhaps a bit late for ikkivan. I hope you don't mind my adding some information that may be helpful to those looking at this thread. First, disclosure, I'm from the manufacturer of the Beam N Read Hands Free Lights so I'll avoid giving my personal opinion on our products for knitting.
We have been reviewed by a number of knitting & needlework publications/ websites including: Knitty.com, the Knitting Editor at CraftGossip.com, the Fabric Arts specialists at CraftCritique.com, The Daily Knitter, the Knitting Editor of BellaOnline.com, and McCalls Quilting. The Product Reviews page on our website includes excerpts from these reviews with links to the full review. Needless to say, they liked our lights. The Daily Knitter reviewer specifically addressed knitting in a darkened room while everyone else watched TV!
The Beam N Read lights are worn around the neck and shine a steady and wide light from the chest. We have one model with 3 LEDs in a row and another with 6 for an extra wide light. We find the 6 LED light is very popular for knitters, quilters, and other needlework. It also includes a large, 4x5 inch acrylic fresnel magnifier that is useful for detail work like fixing a dropped stitch or working with dark yarn. The magnifier is not a low vision aid. Standard Alkaline batteries in the 6 LED model last for 48 hours. Advantages over headlamps include that the light doesn't bounce around as you move your head and doesn't shine in a companion's eyes when you look at them. One of our founders is an avid knitter and knits for at least an hour every day. |
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briarrose
New Pal
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Posted - 09/16/2010 : 04:22:40 AM
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| I use them all the time. In fact I have worn one out! We drive back from fiber festivals most of the time in the dark and my sweet husband always drives. So I get to knit! Perish the thought that I couldn't knit because it was too dark. I hook mine to my seat belt most of the time, as that seems to shine on my work the best. |
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Corddrymum
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
518 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2010 : 06:27:47 AM
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I too have one of those little lights that you can wear around your neck and use it in the car at night. It's great and I love it! Doesn't bother the driver at all.
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needler
New Pal
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Posted - 09/16/2010 : 07:10:19 AM
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Question for those with the head models: Are they noticeably heavy?
I have a Beam n Read which I like, but am interested in the "head" lights, too.
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lella
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 09/16/2010 : 08:20:12 AM
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I have a backpacker's headlamp (four mode "regulated LED) Princeton Tec that turns down toward my hands, and has three brightness settings plus a signaling strobe. I got it several years ago at REI. It works very well for knitting even during the day for really dark colors, and for reading at night it's excellent, and after dark, for finding bunny rabbits who do NOT want to come inside. I can hang this around my neck but it works best on my head. It's not very heavy and the batteries last a long, long time. Takes 3 AAA. I push mine all the way to the hairline so that it doesn't interfere with my glasses. Great Light! The whole family owns one.
That link is too long.
Mine is like this one but it's black
http://www.rei.com/product/736937
Lella
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linda03824
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 09/16/2010 : 12:11:05 PM
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| Use my BNR LED 6 light and love it. Hangs around the neck and adjusts easily, has an add-on magnifier. Purchased it on Amazon. |
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Yarnvixen
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 09/17/2010 : 3:46:12 PM
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I am particularly fond of my reading glasses that have small LED lights attached at the sides. The light shines directly onto what I am looking at with little distraction to others. I think they are more comfortable than the headlamp. I got one pair online thru PantherVision and bought another (more stylish) pair at Steinmart.
Edited to add: Panthervision also sells small clip on lights that can be clipped to a hat or to the sides of prescription glasses. |
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linda-gail
Permanent Resident
USA
1052 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2010 : 04:47:50 AM
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I use headlamps - we bought several for my husband, who is legally blind so he can have "task lighting" - and I acutally wear it around my neck rather than on my head for knitting in low light situations. This brings the light closer to my work and prevents me from blinding someone with the light if I turn my head to look at them. I wear it on my head as intended for other tasks, and that's how DH uses it. I have not tried any lights made for crafting purchases.
Linda, knitting and spinning away in MD |
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pmcyarns
New Pal
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Posted - 10/05/2010 : 2:22:13 PM
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| I use the book light that has a clip but I clip it on the seatbelt in the car or my shoulder seam at home. It works wonderfully as it can be adjusted directionally. Only problem is the kid who is always "borrowing" it! I think the original brand name is itty bitty light but there are many out there now. |
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lovethelake
Chatty Knitter
USA
165 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2010 : 09:36:50 AM
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Salutations
Wow, what brilliant ideas. I had bought some of headlamps as Christmas presents for my niece and nephews, but now I must have to reconsider giving them away. Note to self: find the hiding place where I stashed those gifts.
Be well, happy, safe and peaceful.
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ikkivan
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
434 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2010 : 3:07:16 PM
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Aha, more great ideas. I did get the Knit Light and use it some of the time. The head lamp didn't work because, as someone mentioned, if I raise my head to look up at someone, it then shines in the other person's eyes (I'm afraid a light clipped on my glasses would do that, too??) ... the Knit Light shines only on my handwork, even if I look up. My eyes are so bad, though, that I guess I really need to stick to good lighting except when I'm working on a mindless knit that doesn't really need to be "seen" that much.
Thanks for more ideas!
Donna, with intentions always bigger than her available time. |
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TripletDad
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USA
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donnaknits@comcast.net
New Pal
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Posted - 08/31/2011 : 10:00:55 PM
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| I purchased one at Sock Summit and I love it. It is great for travel, plane, train, car (when not driving myself) and in the theatre while waiting for a movie or play to begin. Definitely recommend it. |
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brodym@earthlink.net
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 08/31/2011 : 10:17:42 PM
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I was going to post about the Beam N Read light, because I have one and love it, but I see someone else already has done so. It's terrific, perhaps a bit heavier than the knitting light reviewed nere because it takes one more battery, but it is also half the price! Higlhly recommended.
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Grand-moogi
Seriously Hooked
Australia
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Posted - 08/31/2011 : 11:40:11 PM
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Well this is certainly something to think about. We are building a new house and we were thinking about getting wall lights behind where our easy chairs will go in the family room so we can have extra light over our shoulders when we are knitting, doing hand sewing or reading. Maybe thses lights would be better.
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Anyone have the "Knit Light?"
