Blue Knitting Needle Set - Gray Needles

I usually never write reviews. I did what I thought was extensive research before deciding to buy this set of interchangeable knitting needles. And I have to say, I regret it in every way. I got these for an early christmas present around December 18th, I think. So I've had them for a few months but it wasn't until recently that I started using them a lot. And now I want to trash them!!! The only reason I haven't yet. Is because I have commisions to finish and I'm waiting on a new set from a different brand to come in. The needles themselves are fine. Its the cords!!!! They come apart in the middle of projects. And im not even talking about biig prohects. The one I'm working on now is only like 60 stitches. Ive also had 2 cords completely break! The 2 smallest ones. After those broke, I switched to using the magic loop method and thats when they started coming apart. And I've started to notice on another one that its probably going to break soon because its starting to bend at the connection point. This was just a complete waste of my money. And because of it. I won't buy from this company again!

Knitting is an obsessive hobby. You have been warned. You just cannot buy one ball of yarn. Eventually, you will have a wad of straight knitting needles and need to expand and want to test drive circular knitting needles.DO NOT GO OUT AND BUY A CRAP LOAD OF INDIVIDUAL CIRCULAR NEEDLES ( like Addi's or Clover or Whatever's.). LIKE I DID. I have easily 30 of different sizes and lengths. I probably have $300 worth of circs in a wide rage of metal and bamboo because I was too cheap to pony up the cash for Denise's. I'm a moron. Figuring out containment and organization of said needles will me more mental energy than cataloging the Smithsonian. I am not kidding. ( knitting is mostly about storage of your stash. Control your stash, control your life.)My husband bought me the Denise Interchangeable Needles. Everything I need is RIGHT THERE. Waiting for me to decide what project I am going work on next. The stress of hunting for the right needle is removed. ( and then I get lost on Ravelry looking for the exact right project.) If you need longer lengths, those are ordered ala carte. Any super fat needles or tiny lace work needles, you can get from another supplier. These are the run of the mill sizes and lengths. It is a great product, doesn't snag, smooth knitting action without being slippery ( like addi) or needing wax ( like bamboo) and lightweight.Another bonus for Denise Needles is that they can be taken on airplanes ( they are plastic), just have a project on the needles when you are going through the 12 levels of security to prove you are not a Very Bad Person ( Thanks, Osama.)Denise Interchangeable Needles use to have a motto of " Relax. We're all here." That pretty much sums it up for me.

I have this same set that was given to me as a gift many years ago. Interchangeable needles are the best thing invented. I am knitting a seamless sweater from the top down and that means at any given time I have at least two sets of stitches on hold while I work another section. With these rather than moving your stitches onto a stitch holder you simply take off the needle end on the cord and replace it with another cap. Stitches held. When you need to pick those stitches back up again put the needle end back on. I have replaced straight needles with these. For one thing you can make the needles longer or shorter as needed. For my current sweater when I was working on one side of the front of the coat I made them short. Now I am below the armholes so working across all stitches for back and two fronts so I have made them long to hold all stitches on the needle. It would be difficult with even the 14" knitting needles to squeeze all those stitches on the straight needles. Also, if you do need to knit in the round all most common sizes of needles are in this convenient pack and you can make the cord as long or short as you need for your project. It's expensive to purchase separate in the round needles, the cord between can't be lengthened or shortened, and they aren't easy to store. I got another pack so I can put them in our other place at the lack. I love that they come in the case so the pieces don't get lost. I have only used the Denise needles so I have no knowledge of other types of interchangeable needles but the Denise seem to come with more for the price. I also like not having to fuss with a key to lock the needle or cap onto the cord. I saw some of the others had a tiny "key" to lock it on. The Denise you slide on the needle or cap and twist. I believe the first set I have been using I have had for fifteen years with zero problems. The only difference between this set and my old set is that my old set had two approx 6"? cords. This one has an extra long cord and one 6". Not a big deal. I got a second Denise set because in case I am working on something and need to borrow extra caps to use for stitch holders I can. They are compatible with my old set. The best thing that I like about them as opposed to the long straight needles is sitting in a chair knitting if it has arms you are always running into the arms with the needles. These don't do that as the stiff plastic part is only about hand width long and the rest is flexible. These would be awesome if you want to work on your knitting in the car or something like that. Me, I get car sick. :) But I would if I could. :)