Buy Ostart 18 Set Kit 30'' Inch (80cm) Circular Bamboo Knitting Needles

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I am very pleased with this product. No, they are NOT Addi Clicks (which I own), but to have all sizes at hand at this price, is amazing. My Addi Clicks cost $179.00; this complete set cost $12.99. I would say the quality is concomitant with the pricing. The Addis are a Mercedes compared to the Ostart needles, which are more like a bicycle.

These needles needed a good "airing" for a few days to eliminate an odd chemical odor, but now are fine. VERY inexpensive (read: CHEAP) but a fantastic deal for such a complete set. Clearly marked but only in metric. No need to worry about losing my expensive needles; I will tuck this set away to use strictly for travel.

Buyer beware: these are NOT the nicest quality needles, but the tips upon examination, are smooth (no splinters) and the cables very "floppy" and pliable. Easy to knit with; tips are rounded like a Clover bamboo, not sharp like lace tips. I will comment that if you are a tight knitter, I might steer clear of these, as I could not predict how well they would hold up to the strains of tight knitting, but as a loose knitter, I have had no issues with breakage so far, although I have not tried every size yet. I would NOT attempt magic loop style knitting with these.

A set of these needles in a cute little zipper bag, with some knitting notions, would make a neat gift for a new knitter, such as a child or teen. Shipped quickly, too! I ordered these on a lark as the price was just too fantastic, but I actually will USE these!

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Unfortunately, these did not work quite so well in the smaller sizes in which the plastic connecting tubing was just that, tubing. This was because the tubing was not smaller than the needle size. This made it difficult to slide the fabric. I also found it necessary to rub the tubing with wax paper to help make the fabric slide, even on the larger size needles. Still and all it is a value if you use sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and up regularly.

I knit fairly tight, so those who knit more loosely may not experience these issues.

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Pros: Lots of choices and sizes come together in this set.

Cons: The glue and plastic connecting the needles together can easily tear or come loose easily.

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No, it's not as smooth moving as the expensive needles and the large tubing means a lot of tug and pull as you work your way around, but for that price! Buy it. You won't regret it.

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The finish on these needles is slightly toxic. The tubes come off of the needles on 10% of the sets.