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Post by baylorgrad on Jul 6, 2016 17:54:29 GMT
What's your favorite brand of circular needles and why do you like them? I've been a crocheter for years but am slowly learning to knit, so I'm doing research on circular needles. When I crochet, I usually use bamboo or wooden hooks, although I like the Clover Amour hooks. Any input is greatly appreciated!  |
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Post by Rhondito on Jul 6, 2016 17:56:52 GMT
I prefer Addi Rockets, or Addi Lace.
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Post by Jili on Jul 6, 2016 18:28:04 GMT
I really like wooden needles, but I prefer something more slick than bamboo. I have a set of Knitters Pride Dreamz interchangeables, and they're perfect for me.
I think that what you would want to purchase depends on your preferences.
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Post by deshacrafts on Jul 6, 2016 18:40:42 GMT
I also like the Knitters Pride Dreamz circular needles, but not the interchangeable ones. I have not used their interchangeable ones, but I have used other "reliable" ones and had them come apart during knitting. So I now have a collections of the regular circulars and I really like them a lot. I tried the Addies, but I just didn't like the feel of the metal and they seemed to pointy for the way I knit.
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 6, 2016 18:40:42 GMT
My favorites are Clover brand bamboo needles.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 18:43:10 GMT
I use Knit Picks interchangeables and have four sets - in nickel as well as 3 types of wood (I think they are the same as Knitters Pride, but not sure). I would avoid Boye simply because you can get a set of Knit Picks for about the same price and they are far superior.
If money isn't an issue, Addi is an excellent choice. Those needles can't be beat. I believe the Addi Clicks come in both nickel and bamboo.
In my opinion, although they have their fans, I would avoid Denise interchangeables. They are plastic and I (personally) find plastic horrible to knit with.
Not sure what your local knitting store might carry, but I know that many carry the Knit Picks individually so that you don't have to invest in an entire set before you try them.
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jul 6, 2016 18:43:58 GMT
Addi turbo or Addi lace. Nice slip, not heavy.
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Post by southerngirl on Jul 6, 2016 18:44:13 GMT
I love Chiaogoo Lace, both fixed circulars and interchangeable. They are the ones with the red cords. Smooth knitting, tips that are pointy enough, and nice smooth joins that don't snag my knitting! I used to use Addis, but switched once I tried Chiaogoo.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jul 6, 2016 18:47:19 GMT
I love knit picks interchangeable to. They twist less than the clover brand from the local stores. I prefer the wooden to metal but you can pick what you prefer. I like their light wood ones vs the darker as they are easier to see with darker yarn.
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Post by baylorgrad on Jul 6, 2016 19:13:50 GMT
Wow! Thanks for all the input! Looks like I'm going to have to make a trip to my not-so-local yarn store (Yarn Barn in Lawrence, Kan.) to check out their extensive selection of circular needles! I'm using a pair of fixed circs with metal needles right now -- can't remember the brand right now -- but I'd love to try wooden or bamboo.
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Post by Jili on Jul 6, 2016 19:20:49 GMT
In my opinion, although they have their fans, I would avoid Denise interchangeables. They are plastic and I (personally) find plastic horrible to knit with. I have a set of these, too-- and I actually like them a lot and still use them sometimes. I find that they're slicker than bamboo, but not as smooth as my wood needles. They're a good value for the money and when I first bought them I loved that I had every size needle at my disposal. I do like the Dreamz better, though, and they work great if you do magic loop to knit in the round. The Denise wouldn't work well for that at all, IMO. |
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Post by STBC on Jul 6, 2016 19:37:53 GMT
I use Knit Picks interchangeables and have four sets - in nickel as well as 3 types of wood (I think they are the same as Knitters Pride, but not sure). I would avoid Boye simply because you can get a set of Knit Picks for about the same price and they are far superior. Mine are Knit Picks too and they are very nice. I started with a set of Boye and I hated them. |
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Post by scrappyesq on Jul 6, 2016 19:52:41 GMT
My favorites are Clover brand bamboo needles. I was just going to post this same thing. I had to order two new sizes for a project I'm about to start working on. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 21:40:40 GMT
I have a couple clover circulars, non interchangeable. They're ok.
I have a full set of boye interchangeable needles. They're ok.
I only use them for bulky yarn and large flat projects. I prefer double pointed needles for in-the-round projects.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 21:53:17 GMT
I love Chiaogoo Lace, both fixed circulars and interchangeable. They are the ones with the red cords. Smooth knitting, tips that are pointy enough, and nice smooth joins that don't snag my knitting! I used to use Addis, but switched once I tried Chiaogoo. Me too - I like the Addis, but they ChiaoGoos are AWESOME. So sharp and fast. I have a set of Addi interchangeables I really dislike and a bunch of Clovers I don't use anymore. I've mostly gone back to DPNs for socks (Addi FlipStix are cool, as are the square needles) and fixed circulars as I need them. I wish I hadn't bought the interchangeables now! |
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Post by baylorgrad on Jul 7, 2016 16:36:15 GMT
I did some digging around last night at home and found three different types of circular needles -- metal, bamboo and wood, all of different sizes but lengths the same (16 inches). I have enough in my stash that I can play a bit this weekend to get a feel for the different needles.
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Post by sueg on Jul 7, 2016 16:57:01 GMT
I love my Chiaogoo Lace needles too for most things. I am currently knitting a shawl in a silk blend though, and the Chiaogoos were too slick, so I switched to my KP Harmonies (wood) for a bit more grip.
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Post by peaname on Jul 7, 2016 17:08:12 GMT
Has anyone tried the new Knitpicks shorties?
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Post by jengels999 on Jul 7, 2016 17:10:01 GMT
I use my chiagoo needles exclusively now.
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Post by katlady on Jul 7, 2016 18:21:36 GMT
It's been awhile, but I used Addi metal ones.
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Post by MsKnit on Jul 7, 2016 18:28:51 GMT
I have a Addi and Chiagoo. However, I haven't had a project to use them on yet. They were purchased when my beloved LYS went out of business.
Also, I have been happy with Knitter's Pride Dreamz and Cubics. Haven't tried the Carbonz yet. However, I do like the way they feel.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 18:38:55 GMT
Has anyone tried the new Knitpicks shorties? I haven't but I'll have to check them out. I assume they are for short so you can get a 9" circular for socks or small hats? I have some 9" circulars and while I like them sometimes, if I knit very long, my hands do tend to cramp up, but if I'm knitting in the car, it's a heck of a lot easier than double points because I don't run the risk of dropping one. ETA: I see they are just 16" Good idea if you knit a lot of hats, but I probably won't try them because I have a pretty full line up of fixed 16" already. Day late, dollar short! |
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