needles question

I have cast on my Peruvian wrap. While I did/do have the correct size needle, I know they aren't the ones for this job. I am they type of person who can read and hear the right way to do things over and over, but I still need to find out myself by doing. My size 15 bamboo needles aren't pointy. Any suggestions for a good large needle that is very pointy? I have to go and buy them today, so I have them ready if I get knitting time in this weekend.

Thank you in advance. Amanda

Basic Knitter Attempts Shawl

Hello, I am Amanda from Vermont. Thank you for inviting me to join this Knit-A-Long. I have never been involved in a kal, or any a-long for that matter.

The shawl I hope to make is Peruvian Cuzco Wrap. While I am not a beginning knitter, I knit simple because my life is complicated. :) This wrap seems to be one that I can make without too much stress.

I do not plan to use the cuzco, so substitute yarn suggestions would be great.