tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502462490438964648.post8750797744123304308..comments2023-08-29T04:48:01.170-04:00Comments on My Useless Crafts and Such: Denise Interchangeable Needles - Product ReviewDiane (djuseless)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02881667508007729015noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502462490438964648.post-49561040173704129852012-11-13T08:33:47.508-05:002012-11-13T08:33:47.508-05:00Knitting needles are a very personal choice. If y...Knitting needles are a very personal choice. If you are unsure, get the Knit Picks Try It Needle pack.<br /><br />http://www.knitpicks.com/needles/TRY_IT_Needle_Set__D90589.html<br /><br />This way you can try al three types that are available from Knit Picks ~ zephry, nickel plated and harmony wood. Remember, you can use circular needles as straights too. Good luck!Diane (djuseless)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02881667508007729015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502462490438964648.post-48229535537379566232012-11-10T13:15:33.312-05:002012-11-10T13:15:33.312-05:00Thanks, Diane. I'm a new knitter and I'm t...Thanks, Diane. I'm a new knitter and I'm trying to figure out which type of needle I like best. I picked up a bundle of needles at a garage sale and borrow metal ones from my mother-in-law, who is teaching me. I found that the metal needles were too slick and the yarn slipped off- especially with bulky yarn, probably because it was acrylic. I tried a bamboo one and found it to be too sticky and thought there must be a happy medium! I'm also trying to figure out which is better for me- using circular or straight needles (if you have a choice I mean in a pattern, etc.) One of my first projects was a poncho with a hood and the hood used a circular- it was awkward for me but it may have been that the cord was too long or something- which led me to look at interchangeable needles. So far I like straight needles, but there will be times when you need circular so I have to get something and I thought just getting the most common used sizes with different lengths- not sure. So many options!Tessanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502462490438964648.post-25255046929698676782012-11-09T09:44:22.807-05:002012-11-09T09:44:22.807-05:00I am sorry to disappoint you but neither. I have ...I am sorry to disappoint you but neither. I have since discovered Knit Picks Nickel Plated, which is the exact same as Knitter's Pride Nova. I love metal needles because the stitches move more freely and easily. They only cost a little more that Knit Picks Zephyr needles and they are more durable to me! I hope this helps!Diane (djuseless)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02881667508007729015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3502462490438964648.post-19801312671174825772012-11-09T02:40:09.365-05:002012-11-09T02:40:09.365-05:00I've been reading your reviews on interchangea...I've been reading your reviews on interchangeable sets and I'm wondering which set you like the best, Denise or knit picks zephyr? Tessanoreply@blogger.com