i also have been fiddling with the size 8 circular needles... unfortunately, it seems as if they are metal and not coated...
but it's fun.
one thing, i am having trouble at the ends of the rows... how does one tighten it? it seems pretty loose when i do the last stitch in the row - not to mention i KNOW that i must be screwing up on a couple of stitches...
i am enjoying the challenge and i haven't thought about food for about 5 hours - amazing!
could knitting be the new diet!?

