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There are lots of materials used for knitting needles: metal, resin, acrylic, wood, and bamboo being the most popular choices. Each has its own pros and cons, but for beginners, I'd definitely recommend the bamboo. The reason for this is that bamboo tends to grip the fabric a bit, allowing for time in getting the finger position right and not letting loops slide off too quickly during stitches. A lost stitch can create holes in your finished product if you don't catch them in time, and it can be frustrating for new knitters to see their stitches wriggle off and disappear from the ends of metal or plastic needles. Experienced knitters also like knitting with bamboo because the grip works well with slippery fabrics.

Takumi has an excellent reputation among bamboo needles, and the set that I received holds up that standard. Extremely light needles with a very smooth finish. The tips have a nice, gradually tapered tip that is sharp enough to easily slip under stitches but not so sharp that they cause discomfort if you push on them as I do when I slide stitches forward. I've run yarn over all of them and encountered no snags or split tips. The bag is of a thicker, canvas material which I prefer as it's a bit more rugged than soft cloth. It also includes extra pockets should you want to add some more sizes.

The only downside is the that the sizes start at 8. The more popular non-sock sizes are actually in the 6-9 category, so I would have gladly sacrified a 13 or 15 (which I'll probably never use) for the more functional sizes. However, this is my own particular preference, and there may be knitters who prefer the larger mm. Overall, a great set of starter needles that is perfect for knitting up small baby items, afghan squares, washclothes, and scarves. If looking to knit larger items like sweaters, afghans not assembled, and the like...I'd look into the circulars or longer straights as the 10 inch ones are really too short for that sort of work. Just be sure and get some info on lengths and such because different items require different cord/needle lengths. It's not all just about tip size. Also, be aware that as your skill progresses and you knit faster, you may find the bamboo provides too much grip, especially with acrylic yarns. A lot of knitters continue to knit only with bamboo, but I mostly use my metal needles now. However, I don't regret buying these as they were the perfect beginner's tool.

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I was new to knitting and thought this set with 7 needle sizes would be a great buy. I was right! :)

As anyone who knits knows, we often work on more than a few projects at a time and I found myself needing to buy needles from my local yarn shop. I do try to buy local when I can so while the individual needles were more expensive than a set, I bought them anyway. I have Brittany and Palm Forest brands, just to name a few. There is such a difference between these Takumi needles. I was knitting a scarf with the Brittany's and wanted to use a larger needle to bind off with and I grabbed one of the Takumi's and it was BLATANT how much smoother the Takumi's are. I often think that you get what you pay for but these needles are just great.

The only thing that could make them better is if they had a set with the smaller sizes 1 7.

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I definitely love these needles! i was just recently wanted to learn knitting after watching OhMyGOddess the movie where belldandy knitted a sweater...

i havent knitted before in my life but i decided i would try and have a go at a scarf... i went to walmart and picked up one of those cheap aluminum ones since that was all they had. they were quite long and hard to handle for a beginner like me but i still managed a little bit. After i realized that yarns and needles have to match i went and searched for the right size needle online. i found the clover takumi ones and FELL IN LOVE.

they are so easy and light weight. it doesnt feel like anything at all in your hands and the stitches dont just fall out of nowhere like the aluminum ones.

and this set is definitely a steal. 25 bucks for 7set of needles is really cheap. i bought one #7s in Michaels and they were like $4something each plus tax it was around 5 bucks...

Now im inlove and totally addicted to knitting. i would totally recommend this to anyone who wants to start knitting. its a fun and productive hobby.

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I purchased this knitting needle set mainly because I wanted to have a set of inexpensive wood knitting needles in every size on hand for students. I love the case. It's well made and versatile with enough pockets for all the knitting needles and a small square pocket for accessories. The needles themselves are the same Clover bamboo needles often carried by hobby stores. I have a good variety of knitting needles including old-time metal, bamboo, birch, rosewood, plastic, high-tech polymers, nickel, and so on. As a result, I'm familiar with the differences. Clover bamboo needles have dull rounded tips so they're not great for advanced projects. They are reasonably smooth, but nowhere near as smooth as premium needles. My personal preference is for the smooth feel of birch or rosewood, and I like pointy tips when I'm working on an advanced lace project. I do, however, occasionally work simple projects on Clover bamboo needles. Since these are very inexpensive, I also often give these away to beginning students. Either way, I think this is a great kit to have on hand, especially considering the price. Our local hobby store sells Clover knitting needles for up to $10 a pair, and I've seen similar cloth cases for as much as $35.

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The needles were great. Smooth and durable. The case was also great, easy to keep my needles organized with extra pockets to place extra needles. The only thing is the price. The needle sizes, as mentioned on other reviews, had an 8 as the smallest. I don't really use a lot of the larger needles, and you can find a set of clover single point needle for about 5-6 dollars at Michael's. So if you'll use all the needles it's definitely a great deal. If not, it would be cheaper just to get the needles and the case on an individual basis.