Norman! Where have you been all my knitting life? This was the BEST review ever and I have watched LOTS! Your close up shots are sooo helpful You have a new Tennessee USA friend.

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that Debbie. That really was my goal - to provide you with the best possible basis. As for where I have been...hiding and only the pandemic brought me out of my knitting closet ;-)

Also a tip if you lose those keys. You can use a standard safety pin. They fit in the holes (with the exception of the lace/mini sizes)

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent tip there, which I did not mention. So, for everyone reading this: It actually works for almost all brands. In fact, you will notice that standard blocking pins and those "keys" actually identical :P

@gfitz6001

3 жыл бұрын

A paper clip will also work.

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

@@gfitz6001 definitely, and that's a lovely tip in case somebody loses their pins. Though it will not work for all needle sizes (like the 1.5mm chiagoo needles, etc).

@vivianpowell1732

2 жыл бұрын

For Chiaogoo IC needles, standard T-pins fit the keyholes for most of their needle tips except those in the very small diameters. After I got my Chiaogoo IC set I purchased a box of T-pins. I wish the keyholes for all IC sets were of a standard size, so that T-pins would fit into all of them.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

@@vivianpowell1732 well...it works for most sets..however..chiagoo and hiyahiya small set requires different pin ;/

I only have experience with ChiaGoo needles; I once had to buy a size 10 60" circular needle to complete a cape for my wife. Having used Susan Bates and Boye needles for decades, I was not prepared for the upgrade in quality. In my experience, the ChiaGoo needles don't get dull at all; I've actually sustained a knitting injury on my right index finger, which taught me not to push the needle out of the stitch, and to keep a few Band-Aids in my project bags. The cable is strong, and it doesn't kink up. Also, the join between the cable and the needles doesn't affect my knitting speed (I focus more on accuracy than speed, but I'm not exactly the slowest knitter out there). The store-bought needles always have some sort of bend to them, which catch onto the upcoming stitches without fail, and having to reposition these stitches takes time that I don't have. I'm sure the other needles are top-notch, but I like my ChiaGoo needle, and will be purchasing the full set. Merry Christmas to me!

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

ha! yeah..if you found something that works for you, why not treat yourself? Self care is essential!

@kittykittybangbang9367

2 жыл бұрын

My mom got me the ChiaGoo set for Christmas a while back, aside from the fact there were some accessories that I need for it to be completed, I absolutely love them and it's no wonder why they're so expensive. P. S. My mom found this one on mercari for $80, and I really want to get the mini set this year and you can find them on eBay alot cheaper.

@hrilmitzh5256

2 жыл бұрын

This made laugh only because the Susan bates are the closest I have to nice/fancy needles, lol. Definitely helps me decide what ones to try when I'm ready to upgrade, thank you 😊

Thank you for this video. I bought my KnitPro set a few years ago and I've also bought more needles and cables after that. I've been very satisfied with them but I also see people on Facebook go crazy about Chiaogoo needles and wires so I've been a bit curious about them. But now, after seen this video i know I have the best ones for me and my style and way of knitting ❤ Much appreciated! Best regards Mariana

Haven’t bought a set yet so this video makes me more confident in my choice when the time comes,thank you so much.wisdom is valuable than the dollar 😊

Thank you for the thorough and comprehensive review! Everyone is different, so I appreciate all the different things you point out that can be strengths/weaknesses of each set depending on your knitting style. You even covered aspects I hadn't thought of, so I have a better sense of what I'm looking for in my ideal set. (And by the way, that sweater is incredible!)

Thank you from a new knitter! I have been looking for a set of interchangeable needles to fit what I need, and the process of looking online has been so overwhelming. Your clear and concise review of each aspects of these sets was incredibly helpful.

Another video filled with great advice and great information. Like always, Norman offered that advice that I love about all of his videos: the item (or method) that works best for you is the best.

Hello again Norman! I just can not thank you enough for all the wonderful information. I have been wanting to splurge and buy myself a set of needles but, I've also been afraid of spending too much money for a set that didn't like. You have answered so many questions I had and some I hadn't thought of. You're very thurow and that is greatly appreciated. 💜

Thank you for all this information. As with many decisions, which set works best depends on the task. You have given us enough data to match the needle set with the work.

I needed a good comparison of these sets and I feel you’ve done an excellent job. Very thorough! Vielen Dank!

Thank you! I ordered an chiagoo interchangeable set and I can't wait to use them. I use circular red chiagoo 40 cm and I love them.

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Now that's a nice Christmas present to yourself, eh? I'm sure you'll have the interchangeable just as much as the regular circulars!

Love your videos. So much great info. I’m a Chiao Goo fan myself. Just got my Chaio Goo wooden set. Can’t wait to try them out.

I like my Addi Clicks, the blunt tips, and appreciate the extra lifeline cables that I bought. The cable connector works well for me, especially when I want to test out a shawl's size. Love having a set of Addi bamboo needles for slick yarn, too.

Hi Norman. I love your videos. I own some of each of these interchangeables you have shown and also knitpicks. I specifically am a mostly lace knitter with small hands. I prefer wood needles because there is less chance for the silk or other slick yarns to fall off the needle. I own quite a few fixed circular needles that are metal, usually addi, but most of my needles are wood or acrylic. I recently purchased chaio goo very tiny set. They are awesome. Thank you for your videos. God bless

This was really helpful! I particularly appreciated you going through pros and cons of each set by feature (cord, join, needle, etc). I have a set of Addi and a set of Chia Goo - I LOVE my Chia Goos and they have become a staple/my go-to needles but as you pointed out, they aren’t great for magic loop. I plan to look into Hiya Hiya for that based on this overview!

I appreciate the detail you provided evaluating different aspects of each needle set. It was very helpful that you noted what might be an advantage for one type of knitter (big hands, lace knitter, etc.) might be a disadvantage to another type of knitter. Thanks so much!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for the going through the good and not so good of each of these needles. I ordered a set of the Knitters Pride Nova Platina because of your review. I am really excited about working with the needles to speed up my knitting. With one project in particular, speed in knitting is of the essence. I was also able to pick up speed with your demonstration of knitting English Style but picking instead of throwing. A little clumsy for me at first, but with the recommendation of knitting slow and methodically until my fingers got used it the new method, did the trick. Can’t thank you enough. Take care. A knitter in Maine, US.

Thank you for your honesty!

Great review! I’m a beginner knitter. I really enjoyed watching your video. It is very helpful! I just bought a Knitter’s Pride Comby Interchangeable Sampler’s set. I really like it. Its great and affordable. I love the set of your Knitter’s Pride! Thank you for sharing this video😊

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Really happy to hear I could be of help. The KP are my go-to needles :)

This was a great summary, I'm working out my favourite needles and have only tried two of these. Thank you!

Hello Norman! I'm so grateful for all your knitting videos and advice. I'm learning so much! I'm 49 and just starting to learn. I hope that I can pass down this knowledge to future generations and am SO GRATEFUL that you have taken your time, skill, knowledge and wisdom to record your artful heritage to share with the world. You are a TREASURE.

@NimbleNeedles

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

What a wonderful sweater you are wearing Norman! I love the cheerful colours! ❣️🌹

I've tried Addi, ChiaoGoo, and Knitters Pride (Where I live in NZ they're branded as Knit Pro though!), I have to say my ChiaoGoos definitely end up getting the most use. I'm mostly a lace knitter, so I tend to use smaller sizes and prefer longer/sharper tips, which is really something I find the ChiaoGoos have the best balance of, and I really struggle going back to any other cables after trying the memory-free cables. The fact their needles are split over 3 different cable sizes is a bit inconvenient at times, but considering how good the cables are and how smooth a transition they get because of that choice, I can live with having to but a few extra cables if I ever need them. One problem I haven't seen anyone really mention is that the coated brands get a bit of a weird filmy feeling to them if you don't use them for a while. It wipes off easily, but it's a quirk that comes with storing them in my experience. Addi's have a very distinct smell because of the materials they use as well, which may be a bit odd to some people. Both Addi and ChiaoGoo have had excellent replacement policies in my experience, if they break you can either go straight to the manufacturer or usually take them back to the store you bought them for a replacement and they'll deal with that step for you. I still absolutely love my KP's and Addi's, but I am definitely in a very strong long-term relationship with my Chiaogoo needles!

Beautifully clear and excellent information. Thank you for doing this video.

Here's my full ChiaoGoo review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIiq1bGkfdPOqZs.html Here's my full Addi review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWSkj8ulkrO0d5M.html And here's a review of the best dpns: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIqKvMh_fL2Xe7w.html

Absolutely love the ChiaGoo Red Twist set!

I think I am going to get Knitters pride for what I like and need Thanks for taking the time to review these sets.

Thank you for this excellent overview of needle sets. I considered buying a set and pored over the various brands and borrowed some from friends to try out. For me, the join never feels as smooth as my non-interchangeables, the sets are very expensive, and most of the sets seem to be mostly large needles that I rarely use. So I ended up buying two individual needle pairs- a US sizes 4 and 6- and an assortment of cables. These are so useful for stitch holding and only a dollar or two. And, of course, have an existing assortment of DPNs and set cable needles. (Lykkes tend to be the ones I use most.). But that said, I'm a fairly novice knitter and love learning more and more. That's why your videos are so great!

As a new knitter and new subscriber I thoroughly enjoyed your review.

This was exactly what I have been searching for! Thank you so much ! I’m a new crocheter trying out knitting 🧶

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that. Make sure to check out my other videos incase you want to learn specific stitches 😊

@midsummerznight

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!! Which one did you get?

I love your original set you already own. (The one in the case) that is just lovely to look at. It would look lovely on a dresser or shelf

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

they sadly don'T sell them anymore (though they should) :(

Excellent review of interchangeables! I'm currently wanting to invest in a set and you've given me the information I've searched for. Thank you!

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

glad to hear that! :)

A very useful and thorough video. Thank you for taking time and trouble to record it for us.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Hello Norman! I chanced upon your blog on an article for the above review and it was very informative for someone who is shopping around for interchangeable needles. The video provides very good visuals and it is much better than other interchangeable knitting needle reviews I have watched so far. Love the technical details and close-up comparisons. Hope that you can keep making quality videos like these. I have subscribed and look forward to more videos from you. Take care!

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that. Welcome to my channel ☺️☺️

A friend did not live long enough to tell me what sort of needles he was working with, now I know they are knitters pride brand. Now to figure out what weight & fiber all this wool is.... Rest in peace dearest George, thanks for getting me back to knitting.

Knit picks interchangeable tiny lace needles are amazing! All knit picks interchangeables swap cables with each other. The only problem I’ve ever had is one of the cables breaking loose from the metal attachment. I’ve now purchased 2 sets of Knit Picks and love them. There’s also a connector piece so you can join multiple cords to obtain whatever length you need.

@smitchell1002

Жыл бұрын

I liked Knitpicks needles in general but stopped using them because the cables are not durable at all. I knit a lot of socks with Magic Loop and for me Addis seem to be the best for that method.

I appreciate your review. Thank you!

Love factual reviews , what ever matters most or works best for how you knit in important when making a choice

Great and complete review! Thank you! I have never used interchangeable needles but I’m planning to. However I still am a little confused and not decided which one to use… will watch your video several times before deciding.

I love my Addis and can’t wait to get the whole set, thank you

This was a really great review and I appreciate it SO MUCH! 3 of your sets are exactly what I was debating between. Very helpful.

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

very happy to know. Be aware that I got an extra review of chiaogoo and addi on the channel in case you need even more background info

@midsummerznight

3 жыл бұрын

@@NimbleNeedles I just watched it and bought them with your link! Lol. Thanks for the heads up! :)

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

@@midsummerznight very happy to hear that I was able to help you. Hope you end up loving them as much as everyone else

I use Addi and ChiaoGoo. I found this review very interesting. Norman, you presented a lot of information to consider and your analysis aligns with my experience for Addi and Chiaogoo. Thank you.

I am searching for knitting needles for my mom (and myself to be honest) this is helping a lot, thank you! (:

Norman, I have recently taken to watching your needle reviews and find them very thorough. Love them. I tried and possessed all those plus several more before there were reviews such as yours. That made me very popular with my knitting pals when I wanted to get rid of one since I gave away rather than sold. Had you started theses reviews years earlier, you would have saved me a lot of money 😊

@NimbleNeedles

Жыл бұрын

heh...well..i guess I am in precisely your shoes. I own all these because I am constantly hunting for THE best needles ^^

Excellent, well done, full of great detail. Thanks

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 😊❤

I'm going to shop for my set! Thank you for the detailed information.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for this video. I am a new knitter, and in love with knitting. I have the bamboo set of interchangeable knitting needles by Clover Takumi. I am am preparing to get a metal knitting set, and searched KZread to see if someone did a "review" of all the best ones and there you were.....Thank you. I appreciate the detail you put into going through the most important aspects, and I learned so much that I didn't know. Again, thank you. I think I am going to go with Chia because the clover has Twist Cables and they are easiest to "uncoil" the cable with when I knit, vs. the needles themselves having to twist. I am also considering the "sharper ones though" because that just makes the all the difference with my style. I think I will try a stand alone in each for some slouchy beanies I am knitting up for Christmas Presents and then make up my mind. Again....THANK YOU! Question? Do each have a Life Line hole?

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, thank you for your elaborate feedback and so glad I could be of help. I never use the lifeline holes myself, but with the exception of Addi, all have them.

Great video Norman. I’m a Hiya Hiya lace set lady. One thing to add. The cables spin at the join. They are not fixed which I like. I’ve had mine at least five years, unless this is no longer a feature. Looking forward to more of your videos. Just found you today!

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for adding this Nancy. They do indeed swivel, though less pronounced than, say the chiagoo bamboo needles. (i am swatching for a lace shawl using my hiyahiya needles as we speak).

love your detailed review 👏

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! Glad you like it!

Love this review! When I started to knit again after not knitting since I was a teenager in school I worked on a very big blanket (I know, crazy beginners project) so I got myself a few different needles in the same size but different brands and materials. Buying only a pair of each (6mm) let me try out a few before I settled for a what I liked best. I picked Chiaogoo. But I actually don't enjoy the red cables on chiaogoo (they unscrew for me even with tightener) so even when I eventually got a set, I got the plastic spin cables instead because i love that type. The red ones are my spare cables. AND a lot thanks to you mentioning in another video to pick the needles that fit you best, I recently got myself the (9-inch total) ADDI short sock circular needles, they're not as pointy as my chiaogoo so I love them for working on socks, especially in bigger sizes. This video sort of sums up that we should pick what WE like and not what a review says are best. So thank you! I feel so happy with my combination of needles now. 🧡Much love! ps. Now or the smallest sizes (2.mm and such) you now need to use the red Mini cable, so now there's 3 different cable sizes in Chiaogoo, wish they would combine the two sizes you mentioned to one.

I started knitting like 13 years ago, and I liked the click of the addi, I got the lace short tips, I liked they came with a 16” tip to tip. And I had heard so many times people having their needles unscrewing. Also back then in Canada chiagoo and hiya hiya weren’t around, I don’t know if they were as popular back then at least in Canada. It has saved me so much money, I invested pretty early as I had needed a different set of needles for my first three hats. I was like interchangeable was the way to go

This was a very informative video, and easy to listen to. I appreciated it a lot.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, Pamela

Thank you for this comprehensive review. I want to get an interchangeable set and didn't know where to begin. This was extremely helpful! I'm also new to your channel and enjoying having a look around. :)

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! and welcome to my channel!

I adore my Hiya Hiyas. I had Addi's for a long time but for me the yarn caught on the join all the time, I loved the join style just not the catching lol. Tried the Chiagoo and I honestly didn't like them near as much as the Hiyas only cause the cords were heavier really ... I just absolutely love love love love my Hiyas ... super sharp tips and super light and nice light swively cords

@MyRedLeaf

5 ай бұрын

I'm thinking about buying the small set of Hiya Hiya needles but I'm not sure whether to buy the 'sharp' points or the regular. Do the sharp points split the yarn? Are they mainly for lace work or are they fine for all types of yarn?

@yappytown

5 ай бұрын

@@MyRedLeaf It truly depends on what you want. Personally I like mine super sharp and I've not had any issues with it splitting yarn ... I use them for any and all knitting projects :)

@MyRedLeaf

5 ай бұрын

@@yappytown Thank you for replying 🙂 Now I know I can use the sharps for regular use, I'm even more torn between the sharps and the bamboo. I think I'd like the sharp points and smooth steal but I also really like the look and feel of bamboo 🤔 Decisions!!

I have two Chiaogoo sets: the smaller blue pouch (socks) and the one you reviewed and I love them both. I recently acquired my first Addi pair and am enamored by the slick finish.

@pandapower5902

2 жыл бұрын

does the cable on the addi one get on your nerves? i have only used chiaogoo needles and would love to try the addi's for the chrome finish but am scared of the cable!

I have the ChiaGoo (small set) and Addi, which was my first set purchased over 10 years ago. I love them both and use them for different types of projects. ChiaGoo also has the same return policy as Addi (as I know from experience). Thank you for an excellent review!

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for adding that. I never tried to return them - so very good to hear that ChiaGoo also works :)

Thank you! I just found your site..live all your instructions...

@denubug

3 жыл бұрын

Love all your instructions.

Best comparison I've seen. First comment I've ever made. I'm impressed with all your videos, packed with information.

This review helped me so much. All my knitting gear, which I had collected for decades, was mistakenly donated to charity when we moved, so I needed to repurchase some basic supplies. Your analysis was very helpful. I plan to watch most of your KZread tutorials as I begin new projects. Thank you, Norman!

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Robin. Mistakenly donated? O_o oh....i wouldn't be in a good mood if that happened to me, lol! But glad I could help you with the restart :)

@ciannacoleman5125

3 жыл бұрын

What a tragedy! Although it does give you the option of only re-buying the stuff you truly love using

@PhoenyxAshe

2 жыл бұрын

@@ciannacoleman5125 And for me, I believe the person who made that "mistake" would be the one spending the money! (Note: This is just in my case. No one in my family/circle of friends would dare touch my tools and supplies, let alone make the decision to donate them.)

I’m so glad I came across this video, I have bad hands and don’t seem to tighten the tips enough to stop them working loose and thenmov8ng the stitchers is a nightmare, to the extent that I have started buying fixed needles.

Amazing review, thank you SO much!!

Great information! I love using circular needles, these are a bit out of my price range, but i learnt alot!

Thank you so very. I appreciate your expertise and impartial review.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you! Wonderful overview. 👍🏻

Excellent review. Thanks!

Thank you for letting us know what they're made of! That's not something I think much about, but I do have some metal sensitivity when I touch them for longer periods of time... So, it's super helpful! :)

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

As I am hyper sensitive myself, I always have to mention things like that. I trusted my share or reviews in the past only to notice that the item did not bring me joy because it made weird sounds or felt strange.

Thanks Norman. I use Knitpicks, which I love but I have sent this video to my knitting group as a couple of them are looking into interchangeable circulars.

This is very helpful, thank you!

Thank You Very Much Great Impartial Review!!!! Enjoyed your video

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that. Thank you for ur Feedback 🥰

Really enjoyed your review. I have two sets of Addi interchangeable needles, clicks and lace. I also have a set of the Cha Goo interchangeable needles. I love them both, just depends on what I’m working with.

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

same here. I think they all have their pros and cons and good use-cases! I am more a Knitter's Pride kind of knitter but right now I am sitting on a lace shawl and just love my HiyaHiyas for it

I rarely see it mentioned, but the key holes are also fantastic for lifelines.

@JustAnotherBuckyLover

Жыл бұрын

OMG yes. They saved me SO many times when I was knitting a shawl. I find it impossible to fix lace in the same way that I can with more solid stitching, and having to start over because I pooched it so badly broke my heart.

Excellent review video, thank you!

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for being thorough size matters because I have big hands. And I like to knit in ML as well. I will buy Addie.

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's what always anoys me when other people recommend things like shorties (3" needles) and I'm like...what should I do with these? put them in my doll house?

Wonderful information on the needles. I believe chiaogoo has connectors where you can use the smaller cables with the large needles and vise verse. I bought my connectors off Amazon. I have every interchangeable set they make I believe. My chiaogoo set is my go to but other people in the knitting group love addi. Like you mentioned it's what your personal like is. It was an awesome video thank you 🤗

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, chiaogoo has connectors u can buy separately. I got a couple of these, but not a huge fan. Thx for your feedback. Much appreciated ☺️☺️

I find I really prefer wooden needles. I purchased the Chiaogoo the other day, love the cables but I will be returning them. Love your reviews!

Really Helpful! Thank you.

Hello Norman Merci beaucoup pour ces explorations très sérieusement précise. C'est cela qui est utile. 3 ans après tout les cparaisons ont changé je trouve car knit pro a créé les mindful avec ses câbles aciers 360°.Je viens de les découvrir et cela change toutes mes préférences. Heureusement vous avez fait un comparatif plus récent. J'aimerais beaucoup écouter vos comparatifs de mini aiguilles et de trio pour chaussettes. Très cordialement. Catherine.

What an awesome review! Thank you so much. I’m planning on getting a set soon. I’m tried of having to go through my bag of random circular needles to fit the project I’m working on.

Thanku for a wonderful explanation… very informative…bless you❤

Excellent review, thank you

The best review on these ever! I have cheap set if Boyle interchangeable and they sit in a drawer. The joins come loose too often and drop my stitches that they are useless. I want a good set even if it costs more. Your review covered all areas of my concern on these. I might just stay with solid joined needles even if over time it costs more. The problems of interchangeable will then be zero. Though they still can snap apart so no needle is perfect.

Very helpful, thank you!

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!

Fabulous review.. Very fair to all of them 👏👏😉

Oh my goodness- you nailed it - I have punched Hiya Hiya right into my fingers. They are deadly. I wanted to love them but the way I knit makes them unusable. I wish I could combine Addi tips and ChiaoGoo cables. That would be my perfect dream set! As you might suspect, I have all of these sets and a few more 😃. Great video! The best review out there!

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

ouch! well, I do use them for my lace shawls (in fact, I currently am working on one). And interesting..i have heard so many peope looking for a combination of these to - might send an email to both companies and see how they react, lol

Thanks for another amazing video Norman! I sat and watched about 4 of yours today, back to back, while my husband provided commentary based on what he heard 🤣 I was actually REALLY surprised to find that my incredibly cheap circular Chinese needles that I bought on Wish a few years back have many of the qualities you'd look for in a luxury set! For one, they go from 2.0 mm to 7.0 mm, which is fantastic for me because I don't normally knit using larger sized needles and small needles seem to be harder to find. They're also coated in something, what I'm not sure, but they're the slickest needles I've ever used and they're definitely not just plain stainless steel like those Caron ones you'd find at Walmart. They also have the plastic coated metal cable in the middle! They're not interchangeable, of course, so I need to buy another set with a larger cable but when you can get 10 different sized needles for $9, who cares if you have to buy 2 or 3 different sets?! They don't have a sharp tip, however, and right now I'm limited by how long my cables are, which is why I'm looking into some interchangeable ones. I'm a tip pusher though, heh, so maybe that's a good thing! But it's really hard for me to pick my stitches with the blunted tip. Are there are cheap needles you've come across that have surprised you with their quality? The ChiaoGoo or Hiya Hiya sets seem like something I'd be interested in most of all but hoo boy, my budget is not amenable to those prices! So I'm interested to know if you have ever seen or heard about any listed on places like eBay or Wish that have surprised you...

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

well...both chiagoo and hiya hiya are produced in china as well...and often the same factories produce similar products for different brrands :) as for surprises...quite frankly, no. I bought a couple of stuff from aliexprss and the like but stopped doing so because it always disspointed me

@MissWayLucas

2 жыл бұрын

@@NimbleNeedles Thanks much for the reply! I didn't think about them producing stuff in the same factory but you're probably right on about that. The cables look very different in that you can absolutely see they're steel cables on mine but they're coated in translucent plastic (and yes, I absolutely love how springy they are). I went ahead and looked through mine last night and it turns out I actually got 12 sets and they're UK sizes, which is a bit confusing for me since I'm US, but I have to swap out sizes anyways since I tend to knit really tight. I also had no clue what these little plastic swatches with holes and numbers that were included in every needle set were til I watched this video yesterday (they're little needle size cards 🤣 and they all include tapestry needles as well) so thank you again for all the great information you provide in your videos; I've come to realize I have much much more to learn but thankfully, in 2022 we have KZread and lots of great folks like yourself sharing that knowledge. Most charts or sites I see with size conversions tend to list down to a size 14 but my needles go to an 18? Even the size swatches don't have a hole for my last pair, ha. I had bought some bamboo DPNs at the same time that also go incredibly tiny but frankly, I don't feel comfortable using them because they feel so flimsy at such a small diameter that I feel like I'm knitting with skewers or toothpicks and like they'll break on me. The awesome, cheap, tiny circulars came from a company or brand called Xinxingbuxiugang. I don't know, I'm just blown away by these things! That ChiaoGoo set, because they go down to smaller sizes, seems like it would be the one to get, but the price is what keeps stopping me. Good, quality needles in the tiny sizes are so freaking hard to find here in the US - even at the specialty craft stores, most only seem to go down to a 2 mm and the mainstream ones don't have anything below a US size 4. Don't get me wrong, I love knitting with a nice, bulky yarn but there's something about knitting a project with such tiny stitches that really appeals to me. Anyhow, thank you again for the response! I love your videos, I probably watch at least 1 a day when I'm trying a new cast on or looking for new techniques 🤗 I'd love to see one like this about all the different kinds of tiny needles you're able to find and/or use! There's plenty of lace knitters and lace techniques online but not a lot about the needles themselves and since they seem to be so hard to find, especially in those teeny tiny sizes, I'm guessing most of us are using whatever brand we COULD find that's producing those sizes.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

@@MissWayLucas i wanted to do a video on knitting with 1mm needles one of these days...let's see when I find the time :)

I have a set of hiya and chia goo and i love them, like the chia goo cable and i love the hiya sharpness. I might buy a set of knitter pride dpn after watching your review on dpn. I like the idea that you are neutral when reviewing these

Thank you this was very helpful

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that Sophia! :)

Hobby Lobby in the USA carries a nice acrylic set of Knit Pro IC needles at a very reasonable price, especially if you hit a 30% or 40% off coupon or sale. I got my set for $18 with a 40% off coupon. I enjoy using this set as much as I do my more expensive IC sets by ChiaoGoo and Knitter's Pride. They are wonderful to travel with because you're not out $100+ if you misplace them on a trip. They are also a perfect starter IC set for a new knitter or one who wants to try them out without making a big investment.

This review helped me so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The best review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!! From Israel.

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

aaww...always a pleasure to help other knitters :)

Thank you for such an informative review. It was really interesting! I do not have much insight to offer on the topic of needles because we only have KnitPro needles where I live. As I understand it's a different name for Knitter's pride. I have a pair of KnitPro Nova Metal needles, they are nickel coated brass. Love the removable cables, very useful. As for the needles themselves, I cannot say that they are much different from normal circular needles. They are very smooth, which is nice, but my regular fixed circular needles are just as smooth and they are like 10 times cheaper. Also the tips of KnitPro are a bit less rounded than on the regular needles. For me, the best thing about them is the ability to add longer cables.

I use the Hiya Hiya set and also have the smaller Hiya Hiya sock set which came with size US 0, 1, 1.5 (4”tip ) and 2, 2.5 (3” tip). 4 cables, and sock tip adapters.

So helpful. Thank you, Norman - well laid out. Wish I'd found you before I bought. I like my ChiaGoos but need to buy more cables and tightening pins. BTW, it's not easy to find Addi needles in stores in Germany - I looked when in Frankfurt. Kits are too expensive for stores to keep hanging around. Just a word to people imagining (as I did) that you could do a little errands on your next trip to Europe.

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

it depends on the store. most of them have one brand - but only one brand. And so happy to hear i was able to help you :)

Thanks. GREAT review.

Hi Norman, Why didn't I watch this video b4 I bought my needles ? Excellent informative detailed video. Loved it, Thank you.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

happy to hear I was able to help you and a pity you didn't see it earlier! :(

Love this review. Only thing I would add is that sometimes my addi needles get a weird film on them and have to be cleaned before I can use them. It may just be that my house is more humid then the average, but it does drive me a bit nuts 😂.

I enjoyed this very much. I have Knitters Pride Zings interchangeables. They were reasonably priced and I really like them! Your review of the Knitters Pride n's kinda matches my view of the Zings even though I would tend to think that yours are a little bit better in quality. Thanks!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

No..i wouldn't say the nova are better in quality, just different and very reliable for the price.

Hi Norman , I have watched this a couple of times and trying to figure out the best match for me. My dilemma is that I love addi needles and use them exclusively. I only started knitting this year. I mostly use 2.75 to 4mm and the addi set doesn’t go that low. I like to make knitted toys and will soon start doing socks (I can use dpn needles but prefer magic loop) After your video I thought I’d try the chai goo or hiyahiya since I can go smaller with this set. I’m trying to decide two things. If I get the chai goo will I struggle too much with the cord when doing the magic loop. Should I just get the addi set and accept that I can’t get those smaller needles? Your opinion would be appreciated, thank you 💕

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Well, i can only say that I do knit a lot of toys/tiny home decor. I I exclusively do that on the Karbonz needles by knitter's pride (i have a review here on my channel as well). I do however, use the fixed circulars and dpns. not the interchangeables. But other than that it's impossible to say. But if you love the addi needles, my guess would be that you won't like either HiyaHiya or ChiaoGoo as the needles are not as slick. I mean..you can still get the addi set and then buy two or three fixed circulars for those smaller projects. I mean...you will probably have to buy some adaptors extra cables when you go for ChiaoGoo as well. But those are just some thoughts.

@PlayHookywithMe

2 жыл бұрын

@@NimbleNeedles this is really helpful, thank you so much 🙂

love hiya hiya- Have the 5" long with sharp tips full set & the shorter regular tips. I love that you can join cables to get any length. I love the bead stoppers. I can use the cables with the bead stopper for holding stiches - they don't seem to pull the stiches apart so that I have large gaps when I pick them up under arms. I've used knit picks/knitters pride but prefer the hiya hiya. Very portable with the soft case - so easy to take the entire case along for a trip. Also the ability to add extensions is great. With one set & some additional pieces I can do any combination of straight or circular needles. I also spin yarn so I have to be able to adjust needles to get gauge. I like to keep to one brand and have sets of everything to keep guage consistent when I need to change to double points, circular, straight etc. I also have full sets of small circulars to do sleeve cuffs and smaller than 16" cable lengths. Great info. in video for those who don't have full sets yet!

Would love to hear a review on Prym needles. I find them c very serviceable Thank you . Love your podcasts. Marie

@NimbleNeedles

3 жыл бұрын

Hm...that's a difficult topic because those are not freely available in a lot of countries. I think they are okayish...as most of their tools in fact. But not stellar. Here in Germany, you find their needles and tools in about every crafts store. But I do believe that addi has the better needles.