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I'm very thrilled with these needles. I have found (until I found this product on amazon) that it is almost impossible to buy very short circular knitting needles. I hate to use double points, so I usually knit hats, sleeves, etc. on super shorties. And I needed them in all needle sizes. This product fits the bill, and the price amazed me. Very happy.
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I was really surprised at the quality of these bamboo needles. Although 12 inches seems like a lot, when working in a circle it can get kind of tight. I've found the "cable" to be flexible and easy to manage. A great deal. I'll be looking for the 16 inch set next. The only draw back so far is that the needles are a little rough. Not so much that the yarn snags, but it's not very slippery. Hopefully with some use they'll develop a nice patina. For the price I'm not complaining!Best Deals for 12 Inch Circular Bamboo Knitting Needles StitchBerry® Brand Premium
I love these. They don't make any clacking noise, they are smooth without being too slippery, and are just the right length to make things like leg warmers without stretching the item.My only concern is how long the flexible plastic tubing will last. They kink right where they are connected to the bamboo needles while you are using them because they are fairly short, but they show no signs of cracking so far with hours of use.
I like these so much I'm hoping that if/when the first one splits I can get replacement tubing.
Later on May 27: They are still going strong with regular daily use.
Again on September 27, 2013 Still hanging in there. I have knitted on a regular basis, with no problems yet. I'm pleased.
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Look very carefully at the photo on the website as that is the item you will receive.I purchased this item to knit legwarmers, sleeves, and tube socks.
Pros:
The set of 14 needles arrive in a resealable plastic pouch for storing them when not in use. There is a warranty provided by the manufacturer which requires your order number and registration at the manufacturer's website. The cables are good, well-secured to the needles, and there are no bumps or rough edges. The needles are very smoothly tapered bamboo, lightweight and the branded needle sizes are suitably dark making them easy to read.
Con:
The length of the needles are too long to utilize these circulars as they are intended to knit in the round. The needle length also prevents the use of these needles as replacement straight needles; it is too difficult to turn the work and knit stitches without snapping the needle points.
Imagine a circle, such as, the lid of a mayonnaise jar... the needle length must allow you to complete the circle by becoming part of the arc. A larger circle would have a larger arc, so the needles can be longer. A smaller circle would necessitate a smaller needle length. The length of the needle is crucial because it is inflexible and does not bend.
I have every set of circular needle lengths available, including the 9". The 9" have needles which are 1" long and have a metal tang which adds 1/2" allotting 1 1/2" in a 9" circle. The tang on the 9" needles are also bent to help complete the curve of a circle. On a 16" circular, the needle is 3 1/2".
A 12" circular should have a needle length somewhere in between those two sizes, i. e., 1 1/2" to 3 1/2".
The needles on this set of 12" circulars is 4"!
It is aggravating to purchase something which is the wrong size, or does not fit, but to buy an item which is completely unusable has me steaming.
Instead of returning the needles, which would be a hassle, I'm considering cutting their length with a hacksaw and purchasing tubing to make up the difference. Have to decide if it is worth my effort.
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