The price is great if you are strapped for $ , Tips are not extremely sharp, if a person has the habit of using the tips to push work along. The surface of the needle isn't on the overly slippery side. They are well labeled , color memory of sizes is something that happens without you realizing it . I often feel a catch at the joins , if a person tends to knit tightly this might not be a good choice but these certainly are a reasonable choice for a general knitting needle or just to get you started to have in your collection.
I bought an assortment of those when I first started knitting last year because I found them on sale & found them very frustrating due to the memory in the cable, lack of a long pointy tip as well as the less-than smooth join. I ended up gifting them to my daughter & bought ChiaoGoos instead which are my #1 favorite!
If I am not using my DyakCraft needles (like a Stradivarius to me), I reach for my ChiaoGoos because of their pointier tips and their flexible cables. I am pretty exacting about the needles I use, once I got past the beginner stage and realized that the tools I use make an immense difference in the quality and enjoyment of my work.
Nice overview, Heather . I would really like to see a comparison between your chaogoo needles, and signature needles. Signature needles are really expensive, but are of high-quality and have a good reputation. So I wonder what you think about the differences.
The price is great if you are strapped for $ , Tips are not extremely sharp, if a person has the habit of using the tips to push work along. The surface of the needle isn't on the overly slippery side. They are well labeled , color memory of sizes is something that happens without you realizing it . I often feel a catch at the joins , if a person tends to knit tightly this might not be a good choice but these certainly are a reasonable choice for a general knitting needle or just to get you started to have in your collection.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Yes, I agree, they are a good choice if you need something economical or as a backup.
I bought an assortment of those when I first started knitting last year because I found them on sale & found them very frustrating due to the memory in the cable, lack of a long pointy tip as well as the less-than smooth join. I ended up gifting them to my daughter & bought ChiaoGoos instead which are my #1 favorite!
I think they are good basic needles to have on hand for emergencies, but I wouldn't go to them first, for sure.
If I am not using my DyakCraft needles (like a Stradivarius to me), I reach for my ChiaoGoos because of their pointier tips and their flexible cables. I am pretty exacting about the needles I use, once I got past the beginner stage and realized that the tools I use make an immense difference in the quality and enjoyment of my work.
Yes, having good tools makes a really big difference in the experience! I'm sure that is true for every hand craft!
Nice overview, Heather . I would really like to see a comparison between your chaogoo needles, and signature needles. Signature needles are really expensive, but are of high-quality and have a good reputation. So I wonder what you think about the differences.
I have yet to buy a pair of those - I have heard good things, the cost is a bit steep, though!
Are both needles the same size? (In the comparison?)
Yes - they are both size 7 needles.