My son came home for the holidays, and he wanted me to knit him another sweater to wear in windy Chicago. So just after Christmas, I started knitting one for him. Trying to take the design from a photo he found on-line. It's been challenging, and now it's getting more so. He left Sunday, but his sister will go up this weekend for her first visit. If...IF..IF I can get it done by Thursday, the sweater will go also. lol
I was wondering if any of you have used the interchangeable circular knitting needles? Did you like them?
What types of needles do you use?
I'm thinking of updating my needles, and getting rid of all my straight needles that I never use, most I got from neighbors yard sales. If I purchase some, I might keep a few, but was thinking of giving them to our daughter who has picked up knitting, ties and hats for friends. She has several very large needles - plastics, and a US size 8 plastic circular, and a metal US size 9 circular, though she has said she doesn't like the metal needles, "they are to slippery."
I love using circular needles, they are easier on the wrists, and often use the magic loop method.
Any suggestions on the interchangeables?
I use the Denise interchangeable needles. I love them! They open up so many possibilities!!
I personally prefer wood needles, like the way they feel in my hands. I have a few circular needles in metal but don't use them often. I don't make many large items so they aren't needed much. I have been looking at the interchangables as ready to go and easy to store... not having to worry if I have the right needle size is a plus.
I really prefer the metal needles because they are so slippery. I knit in the Continental style, so anything that can up my speed I am super down for.
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BUT! Interchangeable circular needles are pretty darned cool. Mine came in a cool zip up pouch so it's a bit easier to keep track of all of the pieces [though I'm terrible at putting things back where they belong...] The only downside to them is sometimes the plys of the yarn can get stuck in the screw on part as with general use of the needles it comes unscrewed a bit. It's no big deal once you get used to it though because you learn to integrate rescrewing on the needles as you're working.
Did you finish the sweater? I've never tried a project so big!
@Bonnie, I've not finished the sweater yet really. Decided to wait an double check sizing incase I need to rip. Was just about an hour short unless I need to change things. Will definitely share pictures when done. There will probably be a two-page scrapbook spread at least! Perhaps a blog entry too.
Awesome! Can't wait to see it! Good luck! One day I definitely want to knit a whole sweater. Haha. I have trouble with scarves because they take soooo long and it's a lot of straight stitching.
Patterns can help with boredom, will be showing my daughter who's done hats and ties as gifts to college friends how to do colors in a scarf perhaps next weekend..now that I found a pattern she likes on Pinterest.
I've been watching YouTube for tips and tricks. Found Genius Record holder stitching away....she got her title with 118 stitches in 1 min. Showing some knitting speed and the certificate.
Haha. I love that! One day, I vow I will be that fast at knitting.
I don't usually do continental like this records holder, but I try to limit the hand/wrist strain. I can do Knit that way, but I've not found something without twisting the stitch to do Purling without straining my wrists.
I have the Knitter's Pride Dreamz interchangeables and absolutely love them! They're pretty much all I use anymore unless I need a size I don't have. I even use them when I'm not knitting something circular. The cable keeps the weight of the project off my wrists, and I never lose the other needle.