Your bamboo knitting needles must be smooth. This is to ensure that they won’t split the yarn. The succeeding care tips will help you maintain the right smoothness and texture of your needles. Use clean cotton, muslin, or microfiber cloth to wipe wax on your bamboo knitting needles. Use only natural wax such as beeswax or essential oil. Never soak to strong cleaning agents or chemicals. Use very fine sandpaper for occasional sanding. Keep them in a dry with room temperature storage. Never place them in direct sunlight.