Recycled Knitting Needles (and other knit-inspired jewelry)

I love the idea of recycling old knitting needles into jewelry and cute accessories.  Now I just need an idea for my old bamboo needles...

So cute and colorful! (Source)

I definitely know some cats that enjoy playing with yarn too much. (Source)

Great idea for a keychain. (Source)

Vintage needle bangles. (Source)

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This necklace is gorgeous.  If I can get it on a silver chain, I'm buying! (Source)

Maybe I should give up knitting and go into knitting jewelry!