Hello Norman! I'm so grateful for all your knitting videos and advice. I'm learning so much! I'm 49 and just starting to learn. I hope that I can pass down this knowledge to future generations and am SO GRATEFUL that you have taken your time, skill, knowledge and wisdom to record your artful heritage to share with the world. You are a TREASURE.
Hi Norman, you've compiled a complete list of the best metalic interchangeables. I have a complete set of Knit Picks that what's available near Montréal Québec. I learned so much from you, thank you. You're a great guy.
Hello Norman, my hubby bought me my first interchangeable knitting needle set. It is a Knit Pro Ginger delux set and I love it. Thank you for the advice. The connecting points are very secure which was my biggest concern. You are an amazing knitter and encourager, never stop. 😀
Norman! Where have you been all my knitting life? This was the BEST review ever and I have watched LOTS! Your close up shots are sooo helpful You have a new Tennessee USA friend.
So happy to hear that Debbie. That really was my goal - to provide you with the best possible basis. As for where I have been...hiding and only the pandemic brought me out of my knitting closet ;-)
Great and complete review! Thank you! I have never used interchangeable needles but I’m planning to. However I still am a little confused and not decided which one to use… will watch your video several times before deciding.
Thank you for this comprehensive review, Norman. 😍 I'm seeing this video almost 4 years after you posted it and wondered if you still use the Knitters Pride needles the most. I want to add a set of metal IC needles to use as an alternative to my Knitters Pride wood needles. Thank you in advance for your response. ❤
I have Chioa Goo interchangeably needles. After long hours of knitting like doing a sweater, they eventually untwist. They also aren’t seamless. My thinner yarn gets caught up in that edge you are taking about. In order to have this type of system I suppose you have to give up something. Nothing is ever perfect in our world. I just keep tightening them down. I love the flexibility they offer.
Hi dear Norman, I loved your detailed review. I am an Addi girl in what relates to metal and wooden needles. In relation with bamboo needles, I am an absolute fan of The Japanese brand Ka Seeknit. If you like bamboo knitting needles, you should give those a try. They are excellent. Thank you once more for the excellent review. Kind regards Cristina
Really enjoyed your review. I have two sets of Addi interchangeable needles, clicks and lace. I also have a set of the Cha Goo interchangeable needles. I love them both, just depends on what I’m working with.
same here. I think they all have their pros and cons and good use-cases! I am more a Knitter's Pride kind of knitter but right now I am sitting on a lace shawl and just love my HiyaHiyas for it
practise ;-) And try to slow down and analyze your knits and purls and try to perfect your technique in slow motion. Other than that I am not sure how your problem is related to the topic of this video ;-)
I generally stick to KnitPro (which I believe is the same as Knitter's Pride) and I love the Nova needles too for their slickness. I've always knitted tightly and they make a big difference to me. The only thing that really bothered me with them was that the cables would occasionally unscrew - usually because I had to twist the needles in the work to keep the cable from kinking awkwardly. That's been resolved now with their new swivel cables that came out with their Mindful Collection and that has basically made them perfect for me. I don't know if you've tried them yet, but I'd love to hear your opinion of them too.
@@NimbleNeedles LOL ahh well, to each their own, right? As you've said in multiple videos, there's no right or wrong, it's whatever works for each individual. 😊
Can you comfortably knit with the smallest cable size? My current knitting needle set (boye) has needles that are so long that it's almost impossible to get the bottom end of the needles far apart enough to get the tips of the needles to face each other. Do any of those sets have the same issue?
@@NimbleNeedles It worked for a bit and then disappeared, so I'll post it below in bits to see what stays and what doesn't so I can try and amend it that way.
@@NimbleNeedles Hi, Norman. Thank you for providing such an informative video and for the detail you provide. Your knowledge is so valuable and appreciated. I will be an independent retailer soon for needlecraft supplies (i.e. different brands of knitting needles) and have a business proposition I would like to discuss with you later. In the meantime, as you are an Amaz. assoc., would you please help me with the following questions as I am extremely confused about the choices on there? I plan on making a big purchase (straight needles, crochet hooks, interchangeables, and DPNs), and I know from experience that the details on their product pages aren’t always right. The most confusing by far are ChiaoG’s interchangeables. Would you please help me figure out which of the complete sets I need to order for my needs and then provide links to them so I can be sure that you will get paid for the click and purchase? PROJECTS THAT THESE ARE FOR Animals + toys Tea cozies Pot holders + coasters Christmas ornaments Brooches Hats Scarves Gloves Slippers Clothes Baby blankets (No socks, lace, or super bulky projects, but perhaps one or two bulky) MY SKILL LEVEL + TYPE Beginner (between beginner and intermediate) Tight knitter
@@NimbleNeedles INTERCHANGEABLES - ChiaoG’s On Amaz., there seem to be several set choices for the 4" and 5” ones. The options are Twist Red Lace, Twist Tip, or Twist (so three types of twist, none of which I understand), and I cannot tell which ones are complete sets in most cases. One set includes an Artsi. bag for $27, which seems extortionate for a cloth bag. These are some of the options, which I have numbered according to 4-inch or 5-inch (a or b), and the type of twist (1, 2, or 3): (1a) 4-inch … ChiaoG Knitting Needles Interchangeable TWIST RED LACE Complete 4-Inch Needle Set Bundle with 1 Artsi. Crafts Project Bag 7400-C ($157.17) (1b) 5-inch … ChiaoG Knitting Needles Interchangeable TWIST RED LACE Complete 5-Inch Needle Set Bundle with 1 Artsi. Crafts Project Bag 7500-C ($157.17) (2a) 4-inch … where is the link to the 4-inch one like 2b? (2b) 5-inch … ChiaoG TWIST RED LACE Interchangeables ($130) - there are two links to the same one its seems with one labeled as “Amaz.’s Choice” and one not. (3a) 4-inch … where is the link for the 4-inch one like 3b? (3b) 5-inch … CHIAOG 7500-C 2.75-10.0mm TWIST RED LACE Interchangeable Set (4a) 4-inch … ChiaG 7400-C TWIST TIP Interchangeable Complete Set, 4-Inch ($130.70) (4b) 5-inch … where is the link for the 5-inch one like 4a? TWIST TYPES - what is the difference between the twist red lace and twist tip? (I am not planning to ever knit lace patterns, but will be making animals and toys so would like sizes as low as 000000, if possible, but at least as low as 000.) SIZE - I think the size I need is the 5” as I have average-sized hands, so the 4” ones may be too short. Does that sound right based on what I will be knitting (see the projects I will be knitting section above)? COMPLETE SET - 2b seems to be the same as 1b except for the Artsi. bag. It’s hard to tell from the description though as the details in the description are different. CABLES AND OTHER EXTRAS - some commenters on Amaz. are saying buy extra cables and whatnot. Why would I need extra ones? Also, I am confused by which Amaz. page has the extra cables to go with the 5" set and what other extras I may need. Would you please add links to the extras? PRICE - I have seen two jumps in price since the beginning of September for the complete set - $113 to $123 to $130 without the bag and to $157 with the bag. That’s a huge hike in just one month, and extremely unusual for there to be two hikes in just a month. Is this a mistake? Sorry to be such a bother with so many questions, but they're a big investment, so I want to be sure to choose the right ones, and you seem to be the best person to ask on YT due to the level of detail that you go into.
That's an excellent tip there, which I did not mention. So, for everyone reading this: It actually works for almost all brands. In fact, you will notice that standard blocking pins and those "keys" actually identical :P
@@gfitz6001 definitely, and that's a lovely tip in case somebody loses their pins. Though it will not work for all needle sizes (like the 1.5mm chiagoo needles, etc).
For Chiaogoo IC needles, standard T-pins fit the keyholes for most of their needle tips except those in the very small diameters. After I got my Chiaogoo IC set I purchased a box of T-pins. I wish the keyholes for all IC sets were of a standard size, so that T-pins would fit into all of them.
I only have experience with ChiaGoo needles; I once had to buy a size 10 60" circular needle to complete a cape for my wife. Having used Susan Bates and Boye needles for decades, I was not prepared for the upgrade in quality. In my experience, the ChiaGoo needles don't get dull at all; I've actually sustained a knitting injury on my right index finger, which taught me not to push the needle out of the stitch, and to keep a few Band-Aids in my project bags. The cable is strong, and it doesn't kink up. Also, the join between the cable and the needles doesn't affect my knitting speed (I focus more on accuracy than speed, but I'm not exactly the slowest knitter out there). The store-bought needles always have some sort of bend to them, which catch onto the upcoming stitches without fail, and having to reposition these stitches takes time that I don't have. I'm sure the other needles are top-notch, but I like my ChiaGoo needle, and will be purchasing the full set. Merry Christmas to me!
My mom got me the ChiaGoo set for Christmas a while back, aside from the fact there were some accessories that I need for it to be completed, I absolutely love them and it's no wonder why they're so expensive. P. S. My mom found this one on mercari for $80, and I really want to get the mini set this year and you can find them on eBay alot cheaper.
This made laugh only because the Susan bates are the closest I have to nice/fancy needles, lol. Definitely helps me decide what ones to try when I'm ready to upgrade, thank you 😊
I've tried Addi, ChiaoGoo, and Knitters Pride (Where I live in NZ they're branded as Knit Pro though!), I have to say my ChiaoGoos definitely end up getting the most use. I'm mostly a lace knitter, so I tend to use smaller sizes and prefer longer/sharper tips, which is really something I find the ChiaoGoos have the best balance of, and I really struggle going back to any other cables after trying the memory-free cables. The fact their needles are split over 3 different cable sizes is a bit inconvenient at times, but considering how good the cables are and how smooth a transition they get because of that choice, I can live with having to but a few extra cables if I ever need them. One problem I haven't seen anyone really mention is that the coated brands get a bit of a weird filmy feeling to them if you don't use them for a while. It wipes off easily, but it's a quirk that comes with storing them in my experience. Addi's have a very distinct smell because of the materials they use as well, which may be a bit odd to some people. Both Addi and ChiaoGoo have had excellent replacement policies in my experience, if they break you can either go straight to the manufacturer or usually take them back to the store you bought them for a replacement and they'll deal with that step for you. I still absolutely love my KP's and Addi's, but I am definitely in a very strong long-term relationship with my Chiaogoo needles!
I adore my Hiya Hiyas. I had Addi's for a long time but for me the yarn caught on the join all the time, I loved the join style just not the catching lol. Tried the Chiagoo and I honestly didn't like them near as much as the Hiyas only cause the cords were heavier really ... I just absolutely love love love love my Hiyas ... super sharp tips and super light and nice light swively cords
I'm thinking about buying the small set of Hiya Hiya needles but I'm not sure whether to buy the 'sharp' points or the regular. Do the sharp points split the yarn? Are they mainly for lace work or are they fine for all types of yarn?
@@MyRedLeaf It truly depends on what you want. Personally I like mine super sharp and I've not had any issues with it splitting yarn ... I use them for any and all knitting projects :)
@@yappytown Thank you for replying 🙂 Now I know I can use the sharps for regular use, I'm even more torn between the sharps and the bamboo. I think I'd like the sharp points and smooth steal but I also really like the look and feel of bamboo 🤔 Decisions!!
Thank you for the thorough and comprehensive review! Everyone is different, so I appreciate all the different things you point out that can be strengths/weaknesses of each set depending on your knitting style. You even covered aspects I hadn't thought of, so I have a better sense of what I'm looking for in my ideal set. (And by the way, that sweater is incredible!)
Great review! I’m a beginner knitter. I really enjoyed watching your video. It is very helpful! I just bought a Knitter’s Pride Comby Interchangeable Sampler’s set. I really like it. Its great and affordable. I love the set of your Knitter’s Pride! Thank you for sharing this video😊
Here's my full ChiaoGoo review: ruclips.net/video/JTvsOkMphy8/видео.html Here's my full Addi review: ruclips.net/video/s0p-ilbPNG0/видео.html And here's a review of the best dpns: ruclips.net/video/2VVZfFLZ1KY/видео.html
This was really helpful! I particularly appreciated you going through pros and cons of each set by feature (cord, join, needle, etc). I have a set of Addi and a set of Chia Goo - I LOVE my Chia Goos and they have become a staple/my go-to needles but as you pointed out, they aren’t great for magic loop. I plan to look into Hiya Hiya for that based on this overview!
Thank you for this video. I bought my KnitPro set a few years ago and I've also bought more needles and cables after that. I've been very satisfied with them but I also see people on Facebook go crazy about Chiaogoo needles and wires so I've been a bit curious about them. But now, after seen this video i know I have the best ones for me and my style and way of knitting ❤ Much appreciated! Best regards Mariana
A friend did not live long enough to tell me what sort of needles he was working with, now I know they are knitters pride brand. Now to figure out what weight & fiber all this wool is.... Rest in peace dearest George, thanks for getting me back to knitting.
Love my HiyaHiya set of needles. Only thing is I wish the cables had no memory or at least the company would offer that option. I really like a sharp needle. Love your videos and like was said before, that’s a gorgeous sweater.
I like my Addi Clicks, the blunt tips, and appreciate the extra lifeline cables that I bought. The cable connector works well for me, especially when I want to test out a shawl's size. Love having a set of Addi bamboo needles for slick yarn, too.
Hi Norman, thanks for a great review. I hope it’s ok if I add my 2 cents worth. When I first started knitting, my LYS recommended Hiya Hiya needles. I bought the sharps (they also come in regular which aren’t as sharp). I really like the pointy tips, but I hate the cables. They constantly try to curl back up into their packaged state. I then purchased a few fixed circular Addi needles. They are nice and smooth also with nice pointy tips, but again, I hated the cables. Then I purchased the Chiaogoo interchangeable set. They are nice and pointy like the Hiya Hiya’s, but the cable is amazing to work with. I use them for magic loop frequently without any problems. The only way that I could see anyone having issues with them not bending enough would be if you used a cable that is too short. I’m confused as to why having 6 cables instead of three is an inconvenience. I think it’s a benefit because I can have two projects going at the same time for example, I can make one hat on size 7 needles and a second hat on size 11 both using the 16 in cable (one small and one large), or two blankets using the longer cables etc. I would also like to mention that I am not personally a fan of wooden needles, and I would definitely NOT compare either the Hiya Hiya or the Chiaogoo sets to wooden needles. They are definitely not as slick as the addi’s, but nothing like wood. Another thing worth mentioning is that the case that the Hiya Hiya needles come in is terrible. If you put it into your knitting bag, and either the needle case moves or you accidentally tip your bag over, all of the needles fall out of the case and go everywhere. Even though we seem to have different needle preferences, I really did enjoy your review. You were very thorough with each set. I look forward to watching your videos in the future.😀
It's totally okay to add your 2 cents. In fact it's very much appreciated and I'm sure other knitters will thank you for your input. What I meant with the 6 cables is that they are actually 3 large and 3 small cables. And that makes things complicated. Obviously, more cables is always better. And I agree about the hiyahiya case....it's interesting to say the least. As for the CG cables: I know a lot of ppl like them and I guess that's what I said. And of course you can take a long cable and make magic loop work. But it's still my subjective opinion that they are not the best for it. But hey, all fir the better if you finally found the needles that work for you! ❤☺️
Knit picks interchangeable tiny lace needles are amazing! All knit picks interchangeables swap cables with each other. The only problem I’ve ever had is one of the cables breaking loose from the metal attachment. I’ve now purchased 2 sets of Knit Picks and love them. There’s also a connector piece so you can join multiple cords to obtain whatever length you need.
I liked Knitpicks needles in general but stopped using them because the cables are not durable at all. I knit a lot of socks with Magic Loop and for me Addis seem to be the best for that method.
Hi Norman. I love your videos. I own some of each of these interchangeables you have shown and also knitpicks. I specifically am a mostly lace knitter with small hands. I prefer wood needles because there is less chance for the silk or other slick yarns to fall off the needle. I own quite a few fixed circular needles that are metal, usually addi, but most of my needles are wood or acrylic. I recently purchased chaio goo very tiny set. They are awesome. Thank you for your videos. God bless
Great video Norman. I’m a Hiya Hiya lace set lady. One thing to add. The cables spin at the join. They are not fixed which I like. I’ve had mine at least five years, unless this is no longer a feature. Looking forward to more of your videos. Just found you today!
Thx for adding this Nancy. They do indeed swivel, though less pronounced than, say the chiagoo bamboo needles. (i am swatching for a lace shawl using my hiyahiya needles as we speak).
Love this review. Only thing I would add is that sometimes my addi needles get a weird film on them and have to be cleaned before I can use them. It may just be that my house is more humid then the average, but it does drive me a bit nuts 😂.
I started knitting like 13 years ago, and I liked the click of the addi, I got the lace short tips, I liked they came with a 16” tip to tip. And I had heard so many times people having their needles unscrewing. Also back then in Canada chiagoo and hiya hiya weren’t around, I don’t know if they were as popular back then at least in Canada. It has saved me so much money, I invested pretty early as I had needed a different set of needles for my first three hats. I was like interchangeable was the way to go
OMG yes. They saved me SO many times when I was knitting a shawl. I find it impossible to fix lace in the same way that I can with more solid stitching, and having to start over because I pooched it so badly broke my heart.
Thank you for all this information. As with many decisions, which set works best depends on the task. You have given us enough data to match the needle set with the work.
Thank you for this review they all look pretty similar tbh I feel going for the knitters pride here theyre called knitpro I think. Cause from experience Ive bought pretty cheap crochet hooks £6.35 for a whole set with a pouch and they work brilliantly
Thank you so much for the going through the good and not so good of each of these needles. I ordered a set of the Knitters Pride Nova Platina because of your review. I am really excited about working with the needles to speed up my knitting. With one project in particular, speed in knitting is of the essence. I was also able to pick up speed with your demonstration of knitting English Style but picking instead of throwing. A little clumsy for me at first, but with the recommendation of knitting slow and methodically until my fingers got used it the new method, did the trick. Can’t thank you enough. Take care. A knitter in Maine, US.
I have an Addi Click Lace set and the needles I worked a bit more with deteriorated. The coating rubbed off on the ends which connect to the cables (probably my palms sweating had something to do with it), but those blackish sections make it very hard for the stitches to slide and I have to stop to help pull the stitches across that length. Not very enjoyable. I am now testing some KnitPro Nova Metal needles to see if the same happens.. Loved your review, thank you for sharing your observations and experiences, and loved your sweater!
For me was the ChiaGoo bamboo set, love them and does not hurt my hand. As for the metals, I personally just purchase one set to test them out and were not my cup of tea. lol
Hi Norman , I have watched this a couple of times and trying to figure out the best match for me. My dilemma is that I love addi needles and use them exclusively. I only started knitting this year. I mostly use 2.75 to 4mm and the addi set doesn’t go that low. I like to make knitted toys and will soon start doing socks (I can use dpn needles but prefer magic loop) After your video I thought I’d try the chai goo or hiyahiya since I can go smaller with this set. I’m trying to decide two things. If I get the chai goo will I struggle too much with the cord when doing the magic loop. Should I just get the addi set and accept that I can’t get those smaller needles? Your opinion would be appreciated, thank you 💕
Well, i can only say that I do knit a lot of toys/tiny home decor. I I exclusively do that on the Karbonz needles by knitter's pride (i have a review here on my channel as well). I do however, use the fixed circulars and dpns. not the interchangeables. But other than that it's impossible to say. But if you love the addi needles, my guess would be that you won't like either HiyaHiya or ChiaoGoo as the needles are not as slick. I mean..you can still get the addi set and then buy two or three fixed circulars for those smaller projects. I mean...you will probably have to buy some adaptors extra cables when you go for ChiaoGoo as well. But those are just some thoughts.
I have sets of all those brands, except for hiya hiya. I think your review is similar to mine, and quite a fair assessment. Chiaogoo replaced a faulty needle and cable for me as well. Only difference is, that in Australia, until recently, these sets were extremely expensive and averaging about $250 AUD for most sets. In the last couple of years, I have managed to acquire some sets around the $120 mark, which is a better outcome.
Another video filled with great advice and great information. Like always, Norman offered that advice that I love about all of his videos: the item (or method) that works best for you is the best.
love hiya hiya- Have the 5" long with sharp tips full set & the shorter regular tips. I love that you can join cables to get any length. I love the bead stoppers. I can use the cables with the bead stopper for holding stiches - they don't seem to pull the stiches apart so that I have large gaps when I pick them up under arms. I've used knit picks/knitters pride but prefer the hiya hiya. Very portable with the soft case - so easy to take the entire case along for a trip. Also the ability to add extensions is great. With one set & some additional pieces I can do any combination of straight or circular needles. I also spin yarn so I have to be able to adjust needles to get gauge. I like to keep to one brand and have sets of everything to keep guage consistent when I need to change to double points, circular, straight etc. I also have full sets of small circulars to do sleeve cuffs and smaller than 16" cable lengths. Great info. in video for those who don't have full sets yet!
I use the Hiya Hiya set and also have the smaller Hiya Hiya sock set which came with size US 0, 1, 1.5 (4”tip ) and 2, 2.5 (3” tip). 4 cables, and sock tip adapters.
Hobby Lobby in the USA carries a nice acrylic set of Knit Pro IC needles at a very reasonable price, especially if you hit a 30% or 40% off coupon or sale. I got my set for $18 with a 40% off coupon. I enjoy using this set as much as I do my more expensive IC sets by ChiaoGoo and Knitter's Pride. They are wonderful to travel with because you're not out $100+ if you misplace them on a trip. They are also a perfect starter IC set for a new knitter or one who wants to try them out without making a big investment.
Thank you for this excellent overview of needle sets. I considered buying a set and pored over the various brands and borrowed some from friends to try out. For me, the join never feels as smooth as my non-interchangeables, the sets are very expensive, and most of the sets seem to be mostly large needles that I rarely use. So I ended up buying two individual needle pairs- a US sizes 4 and 6- and an assortment of cables. These are so useful for stitch holding and only a dollar or two. And, of course, have an existing assortment of DPNs and set cable needles. (Lykkes tend to be the ones I use most.). But that said, I'm a fairly novice knitter and love learning more and more. That's why your videos are so great!
Hi Norman! I am trying to find out if I actually need a needle set: For now I love making small things (socks/gloves) and pretty much only use 2mm to 3mm needles. The mini shorties set seems too fiddly for me and I like a long chord but I would like interchangable needles to play around with sizes and to be able to meet gages better. Based on my research there isnt even a set that includes these small sizes in their standard set. Maybe you have advice for me? Thank you so much for your expertise and your great blog
Love this review! When I started to knit again after not knitting since I was a teenager in school I worked on a very big blanket (I know, crazy beginners project) so I got myself a few different needles in the same size but different brands and materials. Buying only a pair of each (6mm) let me try out a few before I settled for a what I liked best. I picked Chiaogoo. But I actually don't enjoy the red cables on chiaogoo (they unscrew for me even with tightener) so even when I eventually got a set, I got the plastic spin cables instead because i love that type. The red ones are my spare cables. AND a lot thanks to you mentioning in another video to pick the needles that fit you best, I recently got myself the (9-inch total) ADDI short sock circular needles, they're not as pointy as my chiaogoo so I love them for working on socks, especially in bigger sizes. This video sort of sums up that we should pick what WE like and not what a review says are best. So thank you! I feel so happy with my combination of needles now. 🧡Much love! ps. Now or the smallest sizes (2.mm and such) you now need to use the red Mini cable, so now there's 3 different cable sizes in Chiaogoo, wish they would combine the two sizes you mentioned to one.
Hi Norman. I'm making my way through your videos. I'd say binge watching! (I'm on my way towards supporting your work. $$ It is very valuable to me!) Now I've watched a couple of your video reviews of interchangeable needle sets, and I was looking for any video that explained why to have a set of interchangeables at all. Ok, I can understand if the reasons are obvious to a seasoned knitter, maybe you have skipped this explanation! And forgive me if this has also been covered in any comments! When I initially was aware that these sets existed, I avoided getting one for various reasons. First it was an expense that I wasn't ready to make without being sure which brand of needles I would prefer. Second, I heard stories about "the join" which put me off from them entirely. Does the average fixed circular needle (from the brands you talk about) have a seamless join compared to the interchangeable needle? Really there is no join at all except where the needle attaches to the cord and this is something that I don't notice while knitting. If you have a chance: what are the basic reasons and maybe some of the not so basic reasons to have a set of interchangeable needles. As someone who has a good collection of fixed circulars already, I'm still considering getting a set. Totally fair for you to think I should "Google" for these answers- but I have come to really trust your perspective and enjoy hearing your views.
I think it's an "easy buy"...so you buy once and have all the needles you need. Are they better than fixed circulars? typically....no (tho most companies have not developed their fixed circulars in any meaningful way but put a lot of effort into interchangeables...soo..) Interchangeables allow you to switch needle size during a project easily (like when you transition between stitch patterns/techniques with different gauges) or use different tips on either end.
I have the ChiaGoo (small set) and Addi, which was my first set purchased over 10 years ago. I love them both and use them for different types of projects. ChiaGoo also has the same return policy as Addi (as I know from experience). Thank you for an excellent review!
Addi click is the worst I have encountered. I was knitting a difficult pattern and the needles open even though I tested them before and they were closed. Luckily I didn’t lose any stitches and put superglue inside to save them. Chiaogoo I find unreliable as my fixed needles had their cables broken by the joint after a few years of using them. And the cables are stiff and not good for magic loop. Knitpro only the more expensive sets are ok: mindful collection and lantern moon. Nova lost their coating after I made one sleeve as it just rubbed off. For the sets it is annoying that some companies don’t do quarters on the sizing.
pitty you had such bad experiences :( I still use my first Nova set I bought aaaaages ago. But, I always reinforce the thought that it really all depends on ones knitting style and preferences.
I have two Chiaogoo sets: the smaller blue pouch (socks) and the one you reviewed and I love them both. I recently acquired my first Addi pair and am enamored by the slick finish.
does the cable on the addi one get on your nerves? i have only used chiaogoo needles and would love to try the addi's for the chrome finish but am scared of the cable!
Am curious, have you used the nickle set from knitters pride? I really love how smooth those are but can't find anything else like them. Even stainless steel (which is basically all the rest lol) just don't feel smooth enough. I'd love any recommendations for some like those!
This review helped me so much. All my knitting gear, which I had collected for decades, was mistakenly donated to charity when we moved, so I needed to repurchase some basic supplies. Your analysis was very helpful. I plan to watch most of your RUclips tutorials as I begin new projects. Thank you, Norman!
@@ciannacoleman5125 And for me, I believe the person who made that "mistake" would be the one spending the money! (Note: This is just in my case. No one in my family/circle of friends would dare touch my tools and supplies, let alone make the decision to donate them.)
yes...that was a slight editing glitch >.< Sadly, not one I can fix without re-uploading. However, I will strive to add reviews of all major brands to my channel. There's a playlist here on my channel. Tho, not one for hiyahiya yet.
Hello Norman, I just watched this video, I am Chia goo girl. I like the shorter needles, you didn't show them. I live in the US I find most people are either Chia Goo or HiyaHiya person. Most people I know swear by Chia Goo. On the cables you can get connectors so you can use any cable on any needle, the connectors are really inexpensive. I bought both large to small and small to large, no problem
I only showed what's in the respective large sets as this is the title of the video, no? I did a full review of all the chiaogoo options in a separate video ☺️
Hey Denise, Eventually I can do that. But I am not really knitting with bamboo and even if I would, I guess it would be hard for me to judge if they are better for arthritic hands. I mean I luckily don't suffer from it (yet).
I have hand issues as well. I love squared knitting needles. Some brands are Knitters Pride/Knit Pro Nova cubics (metall) and cubics (wood). Addi Rockets 2/Nobel. My favourite are Kollàge Square needles (metall) these have soft cables and the needles are about 14cm and the other brand are only about 12cm. But my hands are big....
Great review. As I have allergies I have the ChiaoGoo Surgical Stainless Steel. Along with the Hiya Hiyas, for anyone whose health history shows best to avoid exposure to metal needles, some will say that what metals you are getting only on certain needles or call the process white brass, which I looked up the metals in making this, one company lists nickel the other does not. It bothers me when they do not tell you, or say on some products like Addi Turbos sold as circulars or Sock Rockets will list nickel but the Addi set doe not list that. If one has had allergic reactions as I have, it is more costly to me than taking the risk. I knit daily so my exposure is greater than many peoples would be so I must be careful. When I made the decision to go with ChiaoGoo, I have never regretted doing so. I do have some Addi needles, bamboo Flexi-Flips as bamboo is another very safe material. I can make a similar sort of needle with my ChiaoGoo set, and as I grip them hard, the 1.5 mm bamboo needle tends to bend, so don’t use them much. Good quality needles however. HiyaHiya makes a comparable product to Addi Flexi-Flips and some are also interchangeable but the last I checked, could not find the interchangeable ones, perhaps they had a limited production. Theirs are stainless steel also. Since I can make up needles from my various kits which are safe for me to use, I am happy to stay with what is compatible to my set. As I recovered from such arthritis in my hands that I could not very much hold a pencil, whatever it takes to be able to function well is my prime concern. I changed my diet also and that is where most of the heeling for arthritis was for me. I am out of a wheelchair also. It was all over my body, and don’t want to go back.
I find it interesting that you say u like the CG. Heard of so many ppl with severe allergies showing reaction cuz surgical steel contains a bit of nickel. Still, thank you so much for your very detailed feedback from a perspective I cannot report of!! 😊❤
Thank you for a great review, very extensive/specific. I also appreciate your price point differences, some can be considered "investments" depending how much you knit! I like that Chiao Goo has the "mini" sets__I bought them, first, as I intend to knit Barbie clothes with them. 😹 🙏😇✨💫🌱🌿🌻🐝🌳🌎💖🙌🙌🙌😺
Exactly! Some are really pricey. Ironically some lady was calling me biased cuz I said some of them are an investment and couldn't even see how some ppl might not want to spent 150 usd to knit their first scarf.
Norman, I have recently taken to watching your needle reviews and find them very thorough. Love them. I tried and possessed all those plus several more before there were reviews such as yours. That made me very popular with my knitting pals when I wanted to get rid of one since I gave away rather than sold. Had you started theses reviews years earlier, you would have saved me a lot of money 😊
Norman, do you have any thoughts on another (interchangeable) sets from KnitPro? I saw Zing, Royale, Symfonie, Ginger, Smartstix... I know they are made from different materials and I'm really curious about them. Unfortunately many reviews don't cover the most important issues. Your reviews are actually very detailed and very, very helpful. You take into account so many aspects. I'm so extremely happy that I discovered your RUclips channel!
well..problem is..they have just soooo many different sets it's almost impossible to cover them. Personally, I don't like wooden needles..so thats a topic i don't do reviews..but i plan to do more reviews with the years to come..i just want to space them out a bit because I feel it's okay once in a while but I don't want to become needle review channel :P
@@NimbleNeedles That's too true, they have so many...🙈 Royale and Zing caught my attention, I ordered in fact one size of each. Already got them and I have mixed feelings. My personal impression is that Zing's needle is a bit blunter and less pointy, Royale is nice, but it's still wood, so it's a bit heavier... I'm not sure if I live wooden needles that much. It quite complicated to choose your first set, with crochet it was definitely easier!😂 I'd probably continue projects with what I already have and check some single metal / wooden needles in the meantime... Before I settle on something. And you're completely right - these kinds of videos are useful when you consider buying something, but how often does that happen though? But when you do reviews, they are so detailed. Thank you for that.💕 I'd say that one can learn a lot just by watching video above... It gives you idea what you should check when you're buying set!
Oh my goodness- you nailed it - I have punched Hiya Hiya right into my fingers. They are deadly. I wanted to love them but the way I knit makes them unusable. I wish I could combine Addi tips and ChiaoGoo cables. That would be my perfect dream set! As you might suspect, I have all of these sets and a few more 😃. Great video! The best review out there!
ouch! well, I do use them for my lace shawls (in fact, I currently am working on one). And interesting..i have heard so many peope looking for a combination of these to - might send an email to both companies and see how they react, lol
Hi, I’m your new subscriber 🤗 Love binge watching your video. They’re so fun to watch yet very informative. I saw in one of your video you have Lantern Moon IC Knitting Needle. Would love to watch your review on that too!
Hello again Norman! I just can not thank you enough for all the wonderful information. I have been wanting to splurge and buy myself a set of needles but, I've also been afraid of spending too much money for a set that didn't like. You have answered so many questions I had and some I hadn't thought of. You're very thurow and that is greatly appreciated. 💜
I've been having problems with almost all the Knitting needle brands of interchangeable needles I have purchased regardless of the Brand. The cord is often and with frequency unscrewing from the needle. Is it the way I knit or hold the needles? If so, do you have any advice as to how I can correct this problem? I would appreciate your help regarding this matter> Thank you!
it makes entering the stitches easier..especially complicated stitches beyond knits and purls. However, the downside is that you can also split the yarn a lot more easily and if you constantly push against your needles, you will quickly split your skin. So it's better for advanced knitters.
So helpful. Thank you, Norman - well laid out. Wish I'd found you before I bought. I like my ChiaGoos but need to buy more cables and tightening pins. BTW, it's not easy to find Addi needles in stores in Germany - I looked when in Frankfurt. Kits are too expensive for stores to keep hanging around. Just a word to people imagining (as I did) that you could do a little errands on your next trip to Europe.
Yeah, that's what always anoys me when other people recommend things like shorties (3" needles) and I'm like...what should I do with these? put them in my doll house?
I appreciate the detail you provided evaluating different aspects of each needle set. It was very helpful that you noted what might be an advantage for one type of knitter (big hands, lace knitter, etc.) might be a disadvantage to another type of knitter. Thanks so much!
Hello Norman Merci beaucoup pour ces explorations très sérieusement précise. C'est cela qui est utile. 3 ans après tout les cparaisons ont changé je trouve car knit pro a créé les mindful avec ses câbles aciers 360°.Je viens de les découvrir et cela change toutes mes préférences. Heureusement vous avez fait un comparatif plus récent. J'aimerais beaucoup écouter vos comparatifs de mini aiguilles et de trio pour chaussettes. Très cordialement. Catherine.
Thank you. Well, many do magic loop with CG but I personally believe the inflexible cables stretch the joins too much which may create laddering. They do have the green swivel cables as well, tho.. Still, addi or Knitters pride are a better choice if you knit in the round a lot. Hiyahiya is nice as well, tho their lace tips are super sharp..they have more rounded ones.
I use ChiaoGoo needles for magic loop and have no problems. I was surprised when Norman said they were not a good choice. And no way would I describe ChiaoGoo cables as "inflexible."
Hm...that's a difficult topic because those are not freely available in a lot of countries. I think they are okayish...as most of their tools in fact. But not stellar. Here in Germany, you find their needles and tools in about every crafts store. But I do believe that addi has the better needles.
Thank you from a new knitter! I have been looking for a set of interchangeable needles to fit what I need, and the process of looking online has been so overwhelming. Your clear and concise review of each aspects of these sets was incredibly helpful.
Hey Courtney, you mean the cubics and stuff? Well, I definitely will consider it for the future. But as I'd have to buy them (and that's quite an investment), I'll keep that for later :P
NimbleNeedles Thanks for responding! There is definitely no rush. I tried the ergonomic knitting needles by Knit Picks, and they work great. I am curious about different takes on ergonomic knitting needles by other brands.
Wonderful information on the needles. I believe chiaogoo has connectors where you can use the smaller cables with the large needles and vise verse. I bought my connectors off Amazon. I have every interchangeable set they make I believe. My chiaogoo set is my go to but other people in the knitting group love addi. Like you mentioned it's what your personal like is. It was an awesome video thank you 🤗
Thanks Norman. I use Knitpicks, which I love but I have sent this video to my knitting group as a couple of them are looking into interchangeable circulars.
Hello Norman! I'm so grateful for all your knitting videos and advice. I'm learning so much! I'm 49 and just starting to learn. I hope that I can pass down this knowledge to future generations and am SO GRATEFUL that you have taken your time, skill, knowledge and wisdom to record your artful heritage to share with the world. You are a TREASURE.
You are so welcome!
Hi Norman, you've compiled a complete list of the best metalic interchangeables. I have a complete set of Knit Picks that what's available near Montréal Québec. I learned so much from you, thank you. You're a great guy.
Hello Norman, my hubby bought me my first interchangeable knitting needle set. It is a Knit Pro Ginger delux set and I love it. Thank you for the advice. The connecting points are very secure which was my biggest concern. You are an amazing knitter and encourager, never stop. 😀
I think I am going to get Knitters pride for what I like and need
Thanks for taking the time to review these sets.
Norman! Where have you been all my knitting life? This was the BEST review ever and I have watched LOTS! Your close up shots are sooo helpful
You have a new Tennessee USA friend.
So happy to hear that Debbie. That really was my goal - to provide you with the best possible basis. As for where I have been...hiding and only the pandemic brought me out of my knitting closet ;-)
Great and complete review! Thank you! I have never used interchangeable needles but I’m planning to. However I still am a little confused and not decided which one to use… will watch your video several times before deciding.
Thank you for this comprehensive review, Norman. 😍 I'm seeing this video almost 4 years after you posted it and wondered if you still use the Knitters Pride needles the most. I want to add a set of metal IC needles to use as an alternative to my Knitters Pride wood needles. Thank you in advance for your response. ❤
Yes, I still like em 🥰
Thank you! ♥️
I have Chioa Goo interchangeably needles. After long hours of knitting like doing a sweater, they eventually untwist. They also aren’t seamless. My thinner yarn gets caught up in that edge you are taking about. In order to have this type of system I suppose you have to give up something. Nothing is ever perfect in our world. I just keep tightening them down. I love the flexibility they offer.
I have Chiaogoo needles. To get a tight fit I hold the needle with a rubber glove or rubber band to help secure them, I never have them come apart.
happy to hear that works for you!
Hi dear Norman,
I loved your detailed review.
I am an Addi girl in what relates to metal and wooden needles. In relation with bamboo needles, I am an absolute fan of The Japanese brand Ka Seeknit. If you like bamboo knitting needles, you should give those a try. They are excellent. Thank you once more for the excellent review. Kind regards
Cristina
oh...gotta check those out. Thx for the tip.
I love my Addis and can’t wait to get the whole set, thank you
Beautifully clear and excellent information. Thank you for doing this video.
Really enjoyed your review. I have two sets of Addi interchangeable needles, clicks and lace. I also have a set of the Cha Goo interchangeable needles. I love them both, just depends on what I’m working with.
same here. I think they all have their pros and cons and good use-cases! I am more a Knitter's Pride kind of knitter but right now I am sitting on a lace shawl and just love my HiyaHiyas for it
Ironically, I just watched this video this morning. Then went on with my knitting with Knitter's Pride circular needle. Which promptly broke
Oh noes 😓😓
How to keep good tension when knitting or pulling. My stitches are never the same size
practise ;-)
And try to slow down and analyze your knits and purls and try to perfect your technique in slow motion. Other than that I am not sure how your problem is related to the topic of this video ;-)
I generally stick to KnitPro (which I believe is the same as Knitter's Pride) and I love the Nova needles too for their slickness. I've always knitted tightly and they make a big difference to me. The only thing that really bothered me with them was that the cables would occasionally unscrew - usually because I had to twist the needles in the work to keep the cable from kinking awkwardly. That's been resolved now with their new swivel cables that came out with their Mindful Collection and that has basically made them perfect for me. I don't know if you've tried them yet, but I'd love to hear your opinion of them too.
I tried them. I personally don't like swivel cables at all 🙈🙈🙈🤭
@@NimbleNeedles LOL ahh well, to each their own, right? As you've said in multiple videos, there's no right or wrong, it's whatever works for each individual. 😊
Norman I love that jumper (jersey/sweater). Great colour combination. Did you design it/knit it?
No, I didn't. I am actually not that big a sweater knitter 😅 I have socks in every color....twice...tho 😎
Great review. Texas
Thank you frances 😊❤
Can you comfortably knit with the smallest cable size? My current knitting needle set (boye) has needles that are so long that it's almost impossible to get the bottom end of the needles far apart enough to get the tips of the needles to face each other. Do any of those sets have the same issue?
every cable lenght is meant for specific projects - so yes you can knit comfortably with them. but for some projects they may not be.
Just got a used set of Denise needles, any thoughts?
no thoughts as they are not sold here in europe :(
Norman, I have tried many times to add a post below, but it keeps disappearing after posting it, so this is a test to see if this disappears too.
Hmm ... this one worked. Perhaps it's my links that are a problem. Will amend it to test it.
It appears 😊 but some words or frequency might trigger some spam algorithm? I dunno 🙈🙈
@@NimbleNeedles It worked for a bit and then disappeared, so I'll post it below in bits to see what stays and what doesn't so I can try and amend it that way.
@@NimbleNeedles Hi, Norman. Thank you for providing such an informative video and for the detail you provide. Your knowledge is so valuable and appreciated. I will be an independent retailer soon for needlecraft supplies (i.e. different brands of knitting needles) and have a business proposition I would like to discuss with you later.
In the meantime, as you are an Amaz. assoc., would you please help me with the following questions as I am extremely confused about the choices on there? I plan on making a big purchase (straight needles, crochet hooks, interchangeables, and DPNs), and I know from experience that the details on their product pages aren’t always right. The most confusing by far are ChiaoG’s interchangeables. Would you please help me figure out which of the complete sets I need to order for my needs and then provide links to them so I can be sure that you will get paid for the click and purchase?
PROJECTS THAT THESE ARE FOR
Animals + toys
Tea cozies
Pot holders + coasters
Christmas ornaments
Brooches
Hats
Scarves
Gloves
Slippers
Clothes
Baby blankets
(No socks, lace, or super bulky projects, but perhaps one or two bulky)
MY SKILL LEVEL + TYPE
Beginner (between beginner and intermediate)
Tight knitter
@@NimbleNeedles INTERCHANGEABLES - ChiaoG’s
On Amaz., there seem to be several set choices for the 4" and 5” ones. The options are Twist Red Lace, Twist Tip, or Twist (so three types of twist, none of which I understand), and I cannot tell which ones are complete sets in most cases. One set includes an Artsi. bag for $27, which seems extortionate for a cloth bag. These are some of the options, which I have numbered according to 4-inch or 5-inch (a or b), and the type of twist (1, 2, or 3):
(1a) 4-inch … ChiaoG Knitting Needles Interchangeable TWIST RED LACE Complete 4-Inch Needle Set Bundle with 1 Artsi. Crafts Project Bag 7400-C ($157.17)
(1b) 5-inch … ChiaoG Knitting Needles Interchangeable TWIST RED LACE Complete 5-Inch Needle Set Bundle with 1 Artsi. Crafts Project Bag 7500-C ($157.17)
(2a) 4-inch … where is the link to the 4-inch one like 2b?
(2b) 5-inch … ChiaoG TWIST RED LACE Interchangeables ($130) - there are two links to the same one its seems with one labeled as “Amaz.’s Choice” and one not.
(3a) 4-inch … where is the link for the 4-inch one like 3b?
(3b) 5-inch … CHIAOG 7500-C 2.75-10.0mm TWIST RED LACE Interchangeable Set
(4a) 4-inch … ChiaG 7400-C TWIST TIP Interchangeable Complete Set, 4-Inch ($130.70)
(4b) 5-inch … where is the link for the 5-inch one like 4a?
TWIST TYPES - what is the difference between the twist red lace and twist tip? (I am not planning to ever knit lace patterns, but will be making animals and toys so would like sizes as low as 000000, if possible, but at least as low as 000.)
SIZE - I think the size I need is the 5” as I have average-sized hands, so the 4” ones may be too short. Does that sound right based on what I will be knitting (see the projects I will be knitting section above)?
COMPLETE SET - 2b seems to be the same as 1b except for the Artsi. bag. It’s hard to tell from the description though as the details in the description are different.
CABLES AND OTHER EXTRAS - some commenters on Amaz. are saying buy extra cables and whatnot. Why would I need extra ones? Also, I am confused by which Amaz. page has the extra cables to go with the 5" set and what other extras I may need. Would you please add links to the extras?
PRICE - I have seen two jumps in price since the beginning of September for the complete set - $113 to $123 to $130 without the bag and to $157 with the bag. That’s a huge hike in just one month, and extremely unusual for there to be two hikes in just a month. Is this a mistake?
Sorry to be such a bother with so many questions, but they're a big investment, so I want to be sure to choose the right ones, and you seem to be the best person to ask on YT due to the level of detail that you go into.
Also a tip if you lose those keys. You can use a standard safety pin. They fit in the holes (with the exception of the lace/mini sizes)
That's an excellent tip there, which I did not mention. So, for everyone reading this: It actually works for almost all brands. In fact, you will notice that standard blocking pins and those "keys" actually identical :P
A paper clip will also work.
@@gfitz6001 definitely, and that's a lovely tip in case somebody loses their pins. Though it will not work for all needle sizes (like the 1.5mm chiagoo needles, etc).
For Chiaogoo IC needles, standard T-pins fit the keyholes for most of their needle tips except those in the very small diameters. After I got my Chiaogoo IC set I purchased a box of T-pins. I wish the keyholes for all IC sets were of a standard size, so that T-pins would fit into all of them.
@@vivianpowell1732 well...it works for most sets..however..chiagoo and hiyahiya small set requires different pin ;/
I only have experience with ChiaGoo needles; I once had to buy a size 10 60" circular needle to complete a cape for my wife. Having used Susan Bates and Boye needles for decades, I was not prepared for the upgrade in quality. In my experience, the ChiaGoo needles don't get dull at all; I've actually sustained a knitting injury on my right index finger, which taught me not to push the needle out of the stitch, and to keep a few Band-Aids in my project bags. The cable is strong, and it doesn't kink up. Also, the join between the cable and the needles doesn't affect my knitting speed (I focus more on accuracy than speed, but I'm not exactly the slowest knitter out there). The store-bought needles always have some sort of bend to them, which catch onto the upcoming stitches without fail, and having to reposition these stitches takes time that I don't have. I'm sure the other needles are top-notch, but I like my ChiaGoo needle, and will be purchasing the full set. Merry Christmas to me!
ha! yeah..if you found something that works for you, why not treat yourself? Self care is essential!
My mom got me the ChiaGoo set for Christmas a while back, aside from the fact there were some accessories that I need for it to be completed, I absolutely love them and it's no wonder why they're so expensive. P. S. My mom found this one on mercari for $80, and I really want to get the mini set this year and you can find them on eBay alot cheaper.
This made laugh only because the Susan bates are the closest I have to nice/fancy needles, lol.
Definitely helps me decide what ones to try when I'm ready to upgrade, thank you 😊
I've tried Addi, ChiaoGoo, and Knitters Pride (Where I live in NZ they're branded as Knit Pro though!), I have to say my ChiaoGoos definitely end up getting the most use. I'm mostly a lace knitter, so I tend to use smaller sizes and prefer longer/sharper tips, which is really something I find the ChiaoGoos have the best balance of, and I really struggle going back to any other cables after trying the memory-free cables. The fact their needles are split over 3 different cable sizes is a bit inconvenient at times, but considering how good the cables are and how smooth a transition they get because of that choice, I can live with having to but a few extra cables if I ever need them.
One problem I haven't seen anyone really mention is that the coated brands get a bit of a weird filmy feeling to them if you don't use them for a while. It wipes off easily, but it's a quirk that comes with storing them in my experience. Addi's have a very distinct smell because of the materials they use as well, which may be a bit odd to some people.
Both Addi and ChiaoGoo have had excellent replacement policies in my experience, if they break you can either go straight to the manufacturer or usually take them back to the store you bought them for a replacement and they'll deal with that step for you.
I still absolutely love my KP's and Addi's, but I am definitely in a very strong long-term relationship with my Chiaogoo needles!
I adore my Hiya Hiyas. I had Addi's for a long time but for me the yarn caught on the join all the time, I loved the join style just not the catching lol. Tried the Chiagoo and I honestly didn't like them near as much as the Hiyas only cause the cords were heavier really ... I just absolutely love love love love my Hiyas ... super sharp tips and super light and nice light swively cords
I'm thinking about buying the small set of Hiya Hiya needles but I'm not sure whether to buy the 'sharp' points or the regular. Do the sharp points split the yarn? Are they mainly for lace work or are they fine for all types of yarn?
@@MyRedLeaf It truly depends on what you want. Personally I like mine super sharp and I've not had any issues with it splitting yarn ... I use them for any and all knitting projects :)
@@yappytown Thank you for replying 🙂 Now I know I can use the sharps for regular use, I'm even more torn between the sharps and the bamboo. I think I'd like the sharp points and smooth steal but I also really like the look and feel of bamboo 🤔 Decisions!!
Thank you for the thorough and comprehensive review! Everyone is different, so I appreciate all the different things you point out that can be strengths/weaknesses of each set depending on your knitting style. You even covered aspects I hadn't thought of, so I have a better sense of what I'm looking for in my ideal set. (And by the way, that sweater is incredible!)
Great review! I’m a beginner knitter. I really enjoyed watching your video. It is very helpful! I just bought a Knitter’s Pride Comby Interchangeable Sampler’s set. I really like it. Its great and affordable. I love the set of your Knitter’s Pride! Thank you for sharing this video😊
Really happy to hear I could be of help. The KP are my go-to needles :)
Here's my full ChiaoGoo review: ruclips.net/video/JTvsOkMphy8/видео.html
Here's my full Addi review: ruclips.net/video/s0p-ilbPNG0/видео.html
And here's a review of the best dpns: ruclips.net/video/2VVZfFLZ1KY/видео.html
This was really helpful! I particularly appreciated you going through pros and cons of each set by feature (cord, join, needle, etc). I have a set of Addi and a set of Chia Goo - I LOVE my Chia Goos and they have become a staple/my go-to needles but as you pointed out, they aren’t great for magic loop. I plan to look into Hiya Hiya for that based on this overview!
Thank you for this video. I bought my KnitPro set a few years ago and I've also bought more needles and cables after that. I've been very satisfied with them but I also see people on Facebook go crazy about Chiaogoo needles and wires so I've been a bit curious about them. But now, after seen this video i know I have the best ones for me and my style and way of knitting ❤ Much appreciated! Best regards Mariana
A friend did not live long enough to tell me what sort of needles he was working with, now I know they are knitters pride brand. Now to figure out what weight & fiber all this wool is.... Rest in peace dearest George, thanks for getting me back to knitting.
Love my HiyaHiya set of needles. Only thing is I wish the cables had no memory or at least the company would offer that option. I really like a sharp needle. Love your videos and like was said before, that’s a gorgeous sweater.
I like my Addi Clicks, the blunt tips, and appreciate the extra lifeline cables that I bought. The cable connector works well for me, especially when I want to test out a shawl's size. Love having a set of Addi bamboo needles for slick yarn, too.
Hi Norman, thanks for a great review. I hope it’s ok if I add my 2 cents worth. When I first started knitting, my LYS recommended Hiya Hiya needles. I bought the sharps (they also come in regular which aren’t as sharp). I really like the pointy tips, but I hate the cables. They constantly try to curl back up into their packaged state. I then purchased a few fixed circular Addi needles. They are nice and smooth also with nice pointy tips, but again, I hated the cables. Then I purchased the Chiaogoo interchangeable set. They are nice and pointy like the Hiya Hiya’s, but the cable is amazing to work with. I use them for magic loop frequently without any problems. The only way that I could see anyone having issues with them not bending enough would be if you used a cable that is too short. I’m confused as to why having 6 cables instead of three is an inconvenience. I think it’s a benefit because I can have two projects going at the same time for example, I can make one hat on size 7 needles and a second hat on size 11 both using the 16 in cable (one small and one large), or two blankets using the longer cables etc. I would also like to mention that I am not personally a fan of wooden needles, and I would definitely NOT compare either the Hiya Hiya or the Chiaogoo sets to wooden needles. They are definitely not as slick as the addi’s, but nothing like wood. Another thing worth mentioning is that the case that the Hiya Hiya needles come in is terrible. If you put it into your knitting bag, and either the needle case moves or you accidentally tip your bag over, all of the needles fall out of the case and go everywhere. Even though we seem to have different needle preferences, I really did enjoy your review. You were very thorough with each set. I look forward to watching your videos in the future.😀
It's totally okay to add your 2 cents. In fact it's very much appreciated and I'm sure other knitters will thank you for your input.
What I meant with the 6 cables is that they are actually 3 large and 3 small cables. And that makes things complicated. Obviously, more cables is always better. And I agree about the hiyahiya case....it's interesting to say the least.
As for the CG cables: I know a lot of ppl like them and I guess that's what I said. And of course you can take a long cable and make magic loop work. But it's still my subjective opinion that they are not the best for it. But hey, all fir the better if you finally found the needles that work for you! ❤☺️
Knit picks interchangeable tiny lace needles are amazing! All knit picks interchangeables swap cables with each other. The only problem I’ve ever had is one of the cables breaking loose from the metal attachment. I’ve now purchased 2 sets of Knit Picks and love them. There’s also a connector piece so you can join multiple cords to obtain whatever length you need.
I liked Knitpicks needles in general but stopped using them because the cables are not durable at all.
I knit a lot of socks with Magic Loop and for me Addis seem to be the best for that method.
Hi Norman. I love your videos. I own some of each of these interchangeables you have shown and also knitpicks. I specifically am a mostly lace knitter with small hands. I prefer wood needles because there is less chance for the silk or other slick yarns to fall off the needle. I own quite a few fixed circular needles that are metal, usually addi, but most of my needles are wood or acrylic. I recently purchased chaio goo very tiny set. They are awesome. Thank you for your videos. God bless
Great video Norman. I’m a Hiya Hiya lace set lady. One thing to add. The cables spin at the join. They are not fixed which I like. I’ve had mine at least five years, unless this is no longer a feature. Looking forward to more of your videos. Just found you today!
Thx for adding this Nancy. They do indeed swivel, though less pronounced than, say the chiagoo bamboo needles.
(i am swatching for a lace shawl using my hiyahiya needles as we speak).
Haven’t bought a set yet so this video makes me more confident in my choice when the time comes,thank you so much.wisdom is valuable than the dollar 😊
Love this review. Only thing I would add is that sometimes my addi needles get a weird film on them and have to be cleaned before I can use them. It may just be that my house is more humid then the average, but it does drive me a bit nuts 😂.
I started knitting like 13 years ago, and I liked the click of the addi, I got the lace short tips, I liked they came with a 16” tip to tip. And I had heard so many times people having their needles unscrewing. Also back then in Canada chiagoo and hiya hiya weren’t around, I don’t know if they were as popular back then at least in Canada. It has saved me so much money, I invested pretty early as I had needed a different set of needles for my first three hats. I was like interchangeable was the way to go
Love your videos. So much great info. I’m a Chiao Goo fan myself. Just got my Chaio Goo wooden set. Can’t wait to try them out.
Thank you! I ordered an chiagoo interchangeable set and I can't wait to use them. I use circular red chiagoo 40 cm and I love them.
Now that's a nice Christmas present to yourself, eh? I'm sure you'll have the interchangeable just as much as the regular circulars!
What a wonderful sweater you are wearing Norman! I love the cheerful colours! ❣️🌹
Love it💖👌🏻😻😻😻
I rarely see it mentioned, but the key holes are also fantastic for lifelines.
OMG yes. They saved me SO many times when I was knitting a shawl. I find it impossible to fix lace in the same way that I can with more solid stitching, and having to start over because I pooched it so badly broke my heart.
Thank you for all this information. As with many decisions, which set works best depends on the task. You have given us enough data to match the needle set with the work.
Thank you for this review they all look pretty similar tbh I feel going for the knitters pride here theyre called knitpro I think. Cause from experience Ive bought pretty cheap crochet hooks £6.35 for a whole set with a pouch and they work brilliantly
Thank you so much for the going through the good and not so good of each of these needles. I ordered a set of the Knitters Pride Nova Platina because of your review. I am really excited about working with the needles to speed up my knitting. With one project in particular, speed in knitting is of the essence. I was also able to pick up speed with your demonstration of knitting English Style but picking instead of throwing. A little clumsy for me at first, but with the recommendation of knitting slow and methodically until my fingers got used it the new method, did the trick. Can’t thank you enough. Take care. A knitter in Maine, US.
I have an Addi Click Lace set and the needles I worked a bit more with deteriorated. The coating rubbed off on the ends which connect to the cables (probably my palms sweating had something to do with it), but those blackish sections make it very hard for the stitches to slide and I have to stop to help pull the stitches across that length. Not very enjoyable. I am now testing some KnitPro Nova Metal needles to see if the same happens..
Loved your review, thank you for sharing your observations and experiences, and loved your sweater!
For me was the ChiaGoo bamboo set, love them and does not hurt my hand. As for the metals, I personally just purchase one set to test them out and were not my cup of tea. lol
heh. yeah...but you did the right thing there in my opinion. you tried things out and then stuck to what felt best for you!
Hi Norman , I have watched this a couple of times and trying to figure out the best match for me. My dilemma is that I love addi needles and use them exclusively. I only started knitting this year.
I mostly use 2.75 to 4mm and the addi set doesn’t go that low. I like to make knitted toys and will soon start doing socks (I can use dpn needles but prefer magic loop)
After your video I thought I’d try the chai goo or hiyahiya since I can go smaller with this set.
I’m trying to decide two things.
If I get the chai goo will I struggle too much with the cord when doing the magic loop. Should I just get the addi set and accept that I can’t get those smaller needles?
Your opinion would be appreciated, thank you 💕
Well, i can only say that I do knit a lot of toys/tiny home decor. I I exclusively do that on the Karbonz needles by knitter's pride (i have a review here on my channel as well). I do however, use the fixed circulars and dpns. not the interchangeables.
But other than that it's impossible to say. But if you love the addi needles, my guess would be that you won't like either HiyaHiya or ChiaoGoo as the needles are not as slick. I mean..you can still get the addi set and then buy two or three fixed circulars for those smaller projects. I mean...you will probably have to buy some adaptors extra cables when you go for ChiaoGoo as well. But those are just some thoughts.
@@NimbleNeedles this is really helpful, thank you so much 🙂
This was exactly what I have been searching for! Thank you so much ! I’m a new crocheter trying out knitting 🧶
Happy to hear that. Make sure to check out my other videos incase you want to learn specific stitches 😊
Me too!! Which one did you get?
I have sets of all those brands, except for hiya hiya. I think your review is similar to mine, and quite a fair assessment. Chiaogoo replaced a faulty needle and cable for me as well. Only difference is, that in Australia, until recently, these sets were extremely expensive and averaging about $250 AUD for most sets. In the last couple of years, I have managed to acquire some sets around the $120 mark, which is a better outcome.
yeah, same here. Knitters Pride and addi are fairly cheap here in Europe - the rest is a bit more on the (too) pricey side, sadly.
Another video filled with great advice and great information. Like always, Norman offered that advice that I love about all of his videos: the item (or method) that works best for you is the best.
love hiya hiya- Have the 5" long with sharp tips full set & the shorter regular tips. I love that you can join cables to get any length. I love the bead stoppers. I can use the cables with the bead stopper for holding stiches - they don't seem to pull the stiches apart so that I have large gaps when I pick them up under arms. I've used knit picks/knitters pride but prefer the hiya hiya. Very portable with the soft case - so easy to take the entire case along for a trip. Also the ability to add extensions is great. With one set & some additional pieces I can do any combination of straight or circular needles. I also spin yarn so I have to be able to adjust needles to get gauge. I like to keep to one brand and have sets of everything to keep guage consistent when I need to change to double points, circular, straight etc. I also have full sets of small circulars to do sleeve cuffs and smaller than 16" cable lengths. Great info. in video for those who don't have full sets yet!
I use the Hiya Hiya set and also have the smaller Hiya Hiya sock set which came with size US 0, 1, 1.5 (4”tip ) and 2, 2.5 (3” tip). 4 cables, and sock tip adapters.
Hobby Lobby in the USA carries a nice acrylic set of Knit Pro IC needles at a very reasonable price, especially if you hit a 30% or 40% off coupon or sale. I got my set for $18 with a 40% off coupon. I enjoy using this set as much as I do my more expensive IC sets by ChiaoGoo and Knitter's Pride. They are wonderful to travel with because you're not out $100+ if you misplace them on a trip. They are also a perfect starter IC set for a new knitter or one who wants to try them out without making a big investment.
Thank you for this excellent overview of needle sets. I considered buying a set and pored over the various brands and borrowed some from friends to try out. For me, the join never feels as smooth as my non-interchangeables, the sets are very expensive, and most of the sets seem to be mostly large needles that I rarely use. So I ended up buying two individual needle pairs- a US sizes 4 and 6- and an assortment of cables. These are so useful for stitch holding and only a dollar or two. And, of course, have an existing assortment of DPNs and set cable needles. (Lykkes tend to be the ones I use most.). But that said, I'm a fairly novice knitter and love learning more and more. That's why your videos are so great!
Hi Norman! I am trying to find out if I actually need a needle set: For now I love making small things (socks/gloves) and pretty much only use 2mm to 3mm needles. The mini shorties set seems too fiddly for me and I like a long chord but I would like interchangable needles to play around with sizes and to be able to meet gages better. Based on my research there isnt even a set that includes these small sizes in their standard set. Maybe you have advice for me? Thank you so much for your expertise and your great blog
Chiagoo and hiyahiya both offer only small sets with super small sizes
Love this review!
When I started to knit again after not knitting since I was a teenager in school I worked on a very big blanket (I know, crazy beginners project) so I got myself a few different needles in the same size but different brands and materials. Buying only a pair of each (6mm) let me try out a few before I settled for a what I liked best.
I picked Chiaogoo. But I actually don't enjoy the red cables on chiaogoo (they unscrew for me even with tightener) so even when I eventually got a set, I got the plastic spin cables instead because i love that type. The red ones are my spare cables.
AND a lot thanks to you mentioning in another video to pick the needles that fit you best, I recently got myself the (9-inch total) ADDI short sock circular needles, they're not as pointy as my chiaogoo so I love them for working on socks, especially in bigger sizes.
This video sort of sums up that we should pick what WE like and not what a review says are best. So thank you! I feel so happy with my combination of needles now. 🧡Much love!
ps. Now or the smallest sizes (2.mm and such) you now need to use the red Mini cable, so now there's 3 different cable sizes in Chiaogoo, wish they would combine the two sizes you mentioned to one.
Hi Norman. I'm making my way through your videos. I'd say binge watching! (I'm on my way towards supporting your work. $$ It is very valuable to me!) Now I've watched a couple of your video reviews of interchangeable needle sets, and I was looking for any video that explained why to have a set of interchangeables at all. Ok, I can understand if the reasons are obvious to a seasoned knitter, maybe you have skipped this explanation! And forgive me if this has also been covered in any comments!
When I initially was aware that these sets existed, I avoided getting one for various reasons. First it was an expense that I wasn't ready to make without being sure which brand of needles I would prefer. Second, I heard stories about "the join" which put me off from them entirely. Does the average fixed circular needle (from the brands you talk about) have a seamless join compared to the interchangeable needle? Really there is no join at all except where the needle attaches to the cord and this is something that I don't notice while knitting.
If you have a chance: what are the basic reasons and maybe some of the not so basic reasons to have a set of interchangeable needles. As someone who has a good collection of fixed circulars already, I'm still considering getting a set.
Totally fair for you to think I should "Google" for these answers- but I have come to really trust your perspective and enjoy hearing your views.
I think it's an "easy buy"...so you buy once and have all the needles you need. Are they better than fixed circulars? typically....no (tho most companies have not developed their fixed circulars in any meaningful way but put a lot of effort into interchangeables...soo..)
Interchangeables allow you to switch needle size during a project easily (like when you transition between stitch patterns/techniques with different gauges) or use different tips on either end.
I have the ChiaGoo (small set) and Addi, which was my first set purchased over 10 years ago. I love them both and use them for different types of projects. ChiaGoo also has the same return policy as Addi (as I know from experience). Thank you for an excellent review!
Thx for adding that. I never tried to return them - so very good to hear that ChiaGoo also works :)
Addi click is the worst I have encountered. I was knitting a difficult pattern and the needles open even though I tested them before and they were closed. Luckily I didn’t lose any stitches and put superglue inside to save them. Chiaogoo I find unreliable as my fixed needles had their cables broken by the joint after a few years of using them. And the cables are stiff and not good for magic loop. Knitpro only the more expensive sets are ok: mindful collection and lantern moon. Nova lost their coating after I made one sleeve as it just rubbed off. For the sets it is annoying that some companies don’t do quarters on the sizing.
pitty you had such bad experiences :(
I still use my first Nova set I bought aaaaages ago.
But, I always reinforce the thought that it really all depends on ones knitting style and preferences.
I have two Chiaogoo sets: the smaller blue pouch (socks) and the one you reviewed and I love them both. I recently acquired my first Addi pair and am enamored by the slick finish.
does the cable on the addi one get on your nerves? i have only used chiaogoo needles and would love to try the addi's for the chrome finish but am scared of the cable!
I love your original set you already own. (The one in the case) that is just lovely to look at. It would look lovely on a dresser or shelf
they sadly don'T sell them anymore (though they should) :(
I appreciate your review. Thank you!
Am curious, have you used the nickle set from knitters pride? I really love how smooth those are but can't find anything else like them. Even stainless steel (which is basically all the rest lol) just don't feel smooth enough. I'd love any recommendations for some like those!
i am not quite sure what you mean with "nickel set"?
Why don’t you review signature art I used ADDI CHIAGOO and I prefer signature art and there lifetime gurantee is fantastic
addi and chiaogoo also offer lifetime warranty. I will, however, shortly do a SNA review.
It’s too bad you never showed the Lantern Moon heirloom set, they are awesome! Thanks for the video and the fantastic job you are doing.
Maybe one day 😅
This review helped me so much. All my knitting gear, which I had collected for decades, was mistakenly donated to charity when we moved, so I needed to repurchase some basic supplies. Your analysis was very helpful. I plan to watch most of your RUclips tutorials as I begin new projects. Thank you, Norman!
Hey Robin.
Mistakenly donated? O_o oh....i wouldn't be in a good mood if that happened to me, lol!
But glad I could help you with the restart :)
What a tragedy! Although it does give you the option of only re-buying the stuff you truly love using
@@ciannacoleman5125 And for me, I believe the person who made that "mistake" would be the one spending the money!
(Note: This is just in my case. No one in my family/circle of friends would dare touch my tools and supplies, let alone make the decision to donate them.)
I am a big wooden needle fan and I have been using KnitPicks needles. Wondering what you think of them. Have you used them
well, I don't really like wooden needles. So, I am not sure how useful a feedback I can give you in that respect :(
I needed a good comparison of these sets and I feel you’ve done an excellent job. Very thorough! Vielen Dank!
Hi Norman, Another great review but you forgot to show us what comes inside the Hiya Hiya set.
yes...that was a slight editing glitch >.< Sadly, not one I can fix without re-uploading. However, I will strive to add reviews of all major brands to my channel. There's a playlist here on my channel. Tho, not one for hiyahiya yet.
I so love your reviews they are so❤❤❤
Hello Norman, I just watched this video, I am Chia goo girl. I like the shorter needles, you didn't show them. I live in the US I find most people are either Chia Goo or HiyaHiya person. Most people I know swear by Chia Goo. On the cables you can get connectors so you can use any cable on any needle, the connectors are really inexpensive. I bought both large to small and small to large, no problem
I only showed what's in the respective large sets as this is the title of the video, no? I did a full review of all the chiaogoo options in a separate video ☺️
Can you review wood/ bamboo like Lykke , and any others? I was told those are easier on arthritic hands.Thanks.
Hey Denise, Eventually I can do that. But I am not really knitting with bamboo and even if I would, I guess it would be hard for me to judge if they are better for arthritic hands. I mean I luckily don't suffer from it (yet).
I have hand issues as well. I love squared knitting needles. Some brands are Knitters Pride/Knit Pro Nova cubics (metall) and cubics (wood). Addi Rockets 2/Nobel. My favourite are Kollàge Square needles (metall) these have soft cables and the needles are about 14cm and the other brand are only about 12cm. But my hands are big....
@@MorganaDevina80 oh yeah. I heard a lot of people saying square needles really help them!
Great review. As I have allergies I have the ChiaoGoo Surgical Stainless Steel. Along with the Hiya Hiyas, for anyone whose health history shows best to avoid exposure to metal needles, some will say that what metals you are getting only on certain needles or call the process white brass, which I looked up the metals in making this, one company lists nickel the other does not. It bothers me when they do not tell you, or say on some products like Addi Turbos sold as circulars or Sock Rockets will list nickel but the Addi set doe not list that.
If one has had allergic reactions as I have, it is more costly to me than taking the risk. I knit daily so my exposure is greater than many peoples would be so I must be careful. When I made the decision to go with ChiaoGoo, I have never regretted doing so. I do have some Addi needles, bamboo Flexi-Flips as bamboo is another very safe material. I can make a similar sort of needle with my ChiaoGoo set, and as I grip them hard, the 1.5 mm bamboo needle tends to bend, so don’t use them much. Good quality needles however.
HiyaHiya makes a comparable product to Addi Flexi-Flips and some are also interchangeable but the last I checked, could not find the interchangeable ones, perhaps they had a limited production. Theirs are stainless steel also.
Since I can make up needles from my various kits which are safe for me to use, I am happy to stay with what is compatible to my set.
As I recovered from such arthritis in my hands that I could not very much hold a pencil, whatever it takes to be able to function well is my prime concern. I changed my diet also and that is where most of the heeling for arthritis was for me. I am out of a wheelchair also. It was all over my body, and don’t want to go back.
I find it interesting that you say u like the CG. Heard of so many ppl with severe allergies showing reaction cuz surgical steel contains a bit of nickel. Still, thank you so much for your very detailed feedback from a perspective I cannot report of!! 😊❤
Thank You Very Much
Great Impartial Review!!!!
Enjoyed your video
Happy to hear that. Thank you for ur Feedback 🥰
Thank you for a great review, very extensive/specific. I also appreciate your price point differences, some can be considered "investments" depending how much you knit!
I like that Chiao Goo has the "mini" sets__I bought them, first, as I intend to knit Barbie clothes with them. 😹
🙏😇✨💫🌱🌿🌻🐝🌳🌎💖🙌🙌🙌😺
Exactly! Some are really pricey. Ironically some lady was calling me biased cuz I said some of them are an investment and couldn't even see how some ppl might not want to spent 150 usd to knit their first scarf.
@@NimbleNeedles , 😏 💖🙌🙌🙌😺
Norman, I have recently taken to watching your needle reviews and find them very thorough. Love them. I tried and possessed all those plus several more before there were reviews such as yours. That made me very popular with my knitting pals when I wanted to get rid of one since I gave away rather than sold. Had you started theses reviews years earlier, you would have saved me a lot of money 😊
heh...well..i guess I am in precisely your shoes. I own all these because I am constantly hunting for THE best needles ^^
Norman, do you have any thoughts on another (interchangeable) sets from KnitPro? I saw Zing, Royale, Symfonie, Ginger, Smartstix... I know they are made from different materials and I'm really curious about them. Unfortunately many reviews don't cover the most important issues.
Your reviews are actually very detailed and very, very helpful. You take into account so many aspects.
I'm so extremely happy that I discovered your RUclips channel!
well..problem is..they have just soooo many different sets it's almost impossible to cover them.
Personally, I don't like wooden needles..so thats a topic i don't do reviews..but i plan to do more reviews with the years to come..i just want to space them out a bit because I feel it's okay once in a while but I don't want to become needle review channel :P
@@NimbleNeedles That's too true, they have so many...🙈 Royale and Zing caught my attention, I ordered in fact one size of each. Already got them and I have mixed feelings. My personal impression is that Zing's needle is a bit blunter and less pointy, Royale is nice, but it's still wood, so it's a bit heavier... I'm not sure if I live wooden needles that much.
It quite complicated to choose your first set, with crochet it was definitely easier!😂
I'd probably continue projects with what I already have and check some single metal / wooden needles in the meantime... Before I settle on something.
And you're completely right - these kinds of videos are useful when you consider buying something, but how often does that happen though? But when you do reviews, they are so detailed. Thank you for that.💕 I'd say that one can learn a lot just by watching video above... It gives you idea what you should check when you're buying set!
Oh my goodness- you nailed it - I have punched Hiya Hiya right into my fingers. They are deadly. I wanted to love them but the way I knit makes them unusable. I wish I could combine Addi tips and ChiaoGoo cables. That would be my perfect dream set! As you might suspect, I have all of these sets and a few more 😃. Great video! The best review out there!
ouch! well, I do use them for my lace shawls (in fact, I currently am working on one). And interesting..i have heard so many peope looking for a combination of these to - might send an email to both companies and see how they react, lol
Hi, I’m your new subscriber 🤗 Love binge watching your video. They’re so fun to watch yet very informative. I saw in one of your video you have Lantern Moon IC Knitting Needle. Would love to watch your review on that too!
Heh...yes, I do..maybe I'll find the time
@@NimbleNeedles Thank you ❤️
Hello again Norman! I just can not thank you enough for all the wonderful information. I have been wanting to splurge and buy myself a set of needles but, I've also been afraid of spending too much money for a set that didn't like.
You have answered so many questions I had and some I hadn't thought of. You're very thurow and that is greatly appreciated. 💜
I've been having problems with almost all the Knitting needle brands of interchangeable needles I have purchased regardless of the Brand. The cord is often and with frequency unscrewing from the needle. Is it the way I knit or hold the needles? If so, do you have any advice as to how I can correct this problem? I would appreciate your help regarding this matter> Thank you!
well, you might want to try swivel cables. that often fixes it. Other than that, addi has no screws, so these needles can't unscrew either.
Thank you Norman for your help.
Thank you for your honesty!
Actually I have one more (very noob) question... Why sharp tapers make a difference in lace knitting?
it makes entering the stitches easier..especially complicated stitches beyond knits and purls. However, the downside is that you can also split the yarn a lot more easily and if you constantly push against your needles, you will quickly split your skin. So it's better for advanced knitters.
@@NimbleNeedles Thank you so much for your explanation! Now I know!
So helpful. Thank you, Norman - well laid out. Wish I'd found you before I bought. I like my ChiaGoos but need to buy more cables and tightening pins. BTW, it's not easy to find Addi needles in stores in Germany - I looked when in Frankfurt. Kits are too expensive for stores to keep hanging around. Just a word to people imagining (as I did) that you could do a little errands on your next trip to Europe.
it depends on the store. most of them have one brand - but only one brand.
And so happy to hear i was able to help you :)
Thank you for being thorough size matters because I have big hands. And I like to knit in ML as well. I will buy Addie.
Yeah, that's what always anoys me when other people recommend things like shorties (3" needles) and I'm like...what should I do with these? put them in my doll house?
I appreciate the detail you provided evaluating different aspects of each needle set. It was very helpful that you noted what might be an advantage for one type of knitter (big hands, lace knitter, etc.) might be a disadvantage to another type of knitter. Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching!
Hello Norman
Merci beaucoup pour ces explorations très sérieusement précise.
C'est cela qui est utile.
3 ans après tout les cparaisons ont changé je trouve car knit pro a créé les mindful avec ses câbles aciers 360°.Je viens de les découvrir et cela change toutes mes préférences.
Heureusement vous avez fait un comparatif plus récent.
J'aimerais beaucoup écouter vos comparatifs de mini aiguilles et de trio pour chaussettes.
Très cordialement.
Catherine.
I believe you mentioned chiaGoo not good for magic loop. What needle do you prefer for this knitting. Great reviews- I’m getting ready to order my set
Thank you. Well, many do magic loop with CG but I personally believe the inflexible cables stretch the joins too much which may create laddering. They do have the green swivel cables as well, tho.. Still, addi or Knitters pride are a better choice if you knit in the round a lot. Hiyahiya is nice as well, tho their lace tips are super sharp..they have more rounded ones.
I use ChiaoGoo needles for magic loop and have no problems. I was surprised when Norman said they were not a good choice. And no way would I describe ChiaoGoo cables as "inflexible."
Would love to hear a review on Prym needles. I find them c very serviceable Thank you . Love your podcasts. Marie
Hm...that's a difficult topic because those are not freely available in a lot of countries. I think they are okayish...as most of their tools in fact. But not stellar. Here in Germany, you find their needles and tools in about every crafts store. But I do believe that addi has the better needles.
Thank you from a new knitter! I have been looking for a set of interchangeable needles to fit what I need, and the process of looking online has been so overwhelming. Your clear and concise review of each aspects of these sets was incredibly helpful.
Thank you for sharing this information. Would you consider doing a review of different ergonomic knitting needle sets?
Hey Courtney, you mean the cubics and stuff? Well, I definitely will consider it for the future. But as I'd have to buy them (and that's quite an investment), I'll keep that for later :P
NimbleNeedles Thanks for responding! There is definitely no rush. I tried the ergonomic knitting needles by Knit Picks, and they work great. I am curious about different takes on ergonomic knitting needles by other brands.
@@courtneylovesreading4116 definitely an interesting topic for sure! I'll put it on my to-do list :)
I ❤️ Prym knitting needles.
Wonderful information on the needles. I believe chiaogoo has connectors where you can use the smaller cables with the large needles and vise verse. I bought my connectors off Amazon. I have every interchangeable set they make I believe. My chiaogoo set is my go to but other people in the knitting group love addi. Like you mentioned it's what your personal like is. It was an awesome video thank you 🤗
Yeah, chiaogoo has connectors u can buy separately. I got a couple of these, but not a huge fan. Thx for your feedback. Much appreciated ☺️☺️
Thanks Norman. I use Knitpicks, which I love but I have sent this video to my knitting group as a couple of them are looking into interchangeable circulars.
Thanku for a wonderful explanation… very informative…bless you❤
Thank you so much. 👍🏻
You're very welcome ☺️❤
Best comparison I've seen. First comment I've ever made. I'm impressed with all your videos, packed with information.