I thought Addi was going to be the end all of knitting, so I invested in a set of Addi Rocket interchangeable needles and also Addi Lace. Well, I like the way they join to the cord, but I found out that I prefer wood or bamboo needles to metal. I have purchased Clover Bamboo, Knit Picks Sunburst and Lantern Moon sets and I LOVE all of them. For socks I like ChiaGoo and Hiya, Hiya, but one of them uses a very tiny socket to join the smallest sized (0 &1). I am not so fond of that. Believe it or not, I have a set of Denise plastic interchangeable needles that really work well with acrylic yarns.
My local yarn store lady told me that Lykke, Knit Picks, and Knitter's Pride needle tips and cords are interchangeable with one another! I have found this helpful as I don't really love the Lykke cords much. 💜
A couple of adds - clover bamboo fixed circular is my go to for using with slippery yarn or with plant based fiber. The bamboo makes it easier on the joints. The cords actually fold up really well and I slide the end into the needle pocket. I think I just have fingering size because I haven't knitted any worsted weight plant based yarns. Ditto on hiya hiya and change small circumference for socks. I don't like the clover as much. Slightly too long but I do use them on sleeves. I have only tried knit picks interchangeable so far. I like that I can buy only the sizes I use and they have both lacquered wood or metal. I have always been told that lnitting needles are disposable so the cheapness doesnt bother me. Its also not a big deal if I can find some tips since it's inexpensive to replace. Only one cord has gotten a bend but it hasn't hindered anything other than looks. I like lace knitting so I suspect some pointy sets would be good to invest in.
Great video. I use my Chiagoo red heart grippers on all my interchangeables to tighten and I've never had a cable come loose. For wood needles, be mindful to use the gripper only on the metal base, or you might twist the wooden needle out of the base... that's how grippy the gripper is.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the different needles. I love Addi I have their interchangeable 5 inch and 3.5 inch sets, and several fixed in smaller sizes. For sleeves and socks I use the Addi 8, 9 or 12 inch needles. To avoid hand cramps I find relaxing and trusting the needles to hold the work as well as holding with 3 fingers and relaxing my ring and pinkie finger, which tend to want to clench without a needle in them.
I love knit picks needle. They have nickel, Aluminum metal, and stainless steel. They add the reflections about year or so ago. The nickel and reflections needle come in fix circular needle. They also have the cords for reflections stainless steel needle. My favorite is the rainbow wooden for cotton yarn, reflections for regular yarn like acrylic yarn when making hats. Here again I have a one of each needle in wood. However I don't have the new Foursquare Sunstruck wooden needle. One nickel and one reflections needle. I do mostly knit hat and washcloth with once awhile a knit blanket. Thanks for reviewing your needles.
Re: Addi Clic nickel plated circulars. My husband does a lot of intricate cable knitting and has had the tips and cords come loose on him. Very annoying trying to fix complicated stitches that have slid off the cord and dropped down. He either has to tink back a few rows or hand his work to me (if I’m in a good mood, lol). He also found his wools catching on the joins between cords and tips. He wished he had never bought them. He now prefers the Chiao Goo stainless steel circular needles and even really likes the 9 inch circulars for doing socks. Me, I tend to use Chiao Goo and KnitPicks needles most often, metal or wood depending on my project. Of all needles the cables for the Chiao Goo are the best.
I have the 4” set of Chiagoo red lace interchangeable set and I love them! The 4” tips are good for smaller sizes like 16” for hats and I haven’t had any adjustment issues with the 4” instead of 5” tips. The memory of the cords and smoothness of joins are what can take my knitting from enjoyable to frustrating so these Chiagoo needles are a good fit for me. Your Lykke needles are sooo pretty and I haven’t tried swivel cords yet. Thanks for a great, honest opinion video.
Thanks for sharing! I think that 4 inch sets make a lot of sense. Chiaogoo metal needles really have amazing reviews. I would be super curious to see how the Chiaogoo swivel 360 cords feel too. I appreciate you sharing.
I have the 4” Chiaogoo too and love them. I have the Swiv 360 and they are amazing, but I do prefer the Lantern Moon swivel cords to the Swiv 360s by just a bit.
Before purchasing an interchangeable set, I found that I was purchasing mostly Addis and Hiya Hiyas because they were my favorites to use but the cords were atrocious. My only complaint with them is when using slippery yarns, my hands would fatigue. For my first interchangeable, I purchased Knit Pics because when using slippery yarns, my hands didn't get fatigued. I really like the Knit Pics and use them when using slippery yarns. Then, I purchased a fixed Chiaogoo needle and fell in love. I started purchasing more fixed Chiaogoos and once I could afford it, I purchased their Red Lace Interchangeable set. I absolutely love them. My one complaint is that on occasion, the cord does start to unscrew. Once I retighten the cord, then it doesn't happen again. I don't know if I didn't tighten it properly, the first time or if it is a problem with the connection.
Siggy that’s so interesting about the more slippery yarn’s causing hand fatigue I hadn’t thought of that before but now that you mention it, it makes sense! Do you find you get hand fatigue when using the Chiaogoo needles or do you think that they are grippy enough? Thank you for your comments 💕
@@westmaven my hands do not get fatigued using Chaiogoo. Their metal tips aren’t as slick as the Addis or the Hiya Hiyas. The Chiaogoos do have some grippiness to them. Because of this, I very rarely use my Knit Pics.
I have just 1 pair of Chiagoo fixed circular needles, and i love them! If i could afford them, I would love the Chiagoo interchangeable circular needles. What i do own currently are the Knit Pro Zings circular interchangeable needles. These are good quality, no doubt, but since I mostly knit shawls, i really desire sharp points for the needles, and i have seen those in Chiagoos..... Someday....
Anvita, that Chiaogoo cord is really good! I haven’t tried the zings but know that they are well loved how’s the cord? Are you working on a shawl right now?
@@westmaven hi Lauryl. The cord on the Zing interchangeable needles is ok (not perfect, but not bad either). However, the tips are not so sharp, and I miss that... I just completed knitting the Falling Leaves shawl 2 days ago. If you have an email or an fb group or messenger, i would love to share a pic with you. (i am not on IG, and have not yet created a project page for the shawl on ravelry)
@@westmaven perhaps the smallest note on them is every time I change yarn weight I get a new word to look at, like breathe which I forget to do all the time hahahah
My first se of interchangeables were ADDI turbos. I cant use them now because i dont have the the strength in my hand to insert the cord. I also feel for the price the cords bend too easily. My needles popped off too often but that could be operater issues.
I have had the Addi cords come loose. It could have been operator error. I also think the cords are awful. I have 2 sets but I don’t use them very often. My go to is Lykke I have 2 regular sets and a short tip set.
I have Knit Picks set of interchangeable wood circulars and after a year and a half I’ve had a needle break from its metal band. Looking to upgrade to stainless steel for something to last longer. Thinking I’ll go with Chiaogoo.
Knitpicks does make nickel & aluminum interchangeable needles as well. I have a set (I have too many sets!) and love them; wonder how they compare to Addi Rocket Squared (short) interchangeables….
This is a good question I don’t know for sure but the needle and stopper have the same connector and I believe that they would need to be different for that to work
Hilary I haven’t personally tested knitters pride but I’m going to try and update this video soon once I have tested a few more needles they are definitely on the list, I do think they are comparable to knit picks needles.
Did I miss any? What are your favorite knitting needles?
I thought Addi was going to be the end all of knitting, so I invested in a set of Addi Rocket interchangeable needles and also Addi Lace. Well, I like the way they join to the cord, but I found out that I prefer wood or bamboo needles to metal. I have purchased Clover Bamboo, Knit Picks Sunburst and Lantern Moon sets and I LOVE all of them. For socks I like ChiaGoo and Hiya, Hiya, but one of them uses a very tiny socket to join the smallest sized (0 &1). I am not so fond of that. Believe it or not, I have a set of Denise plastic interchangeable needles that really work well with acrylic yarns.
Yes! Kollage metal squares beat all of these brand hands down, IMHO.
I use the knitpicks nickel interchangeable needles. I like how fast they are and now I’m trying out short needles and square ones.
I like hiya hiya.
My local yarn store lady told me that Lykke, Knit Picks, and Knitter's Pride needle tips and cords are interchangeable with one another! I have found this helpful as I don't really love the Lykke cords much. 💜
Heather that is such a good tip✨thank you
Also good to know: Knitter's Pride is called KnitPro in Europe.
Also Lantern Moon is interchangeable with those.
Same
ive watched a lot of these videos and you hit on some things that were very helpful, thank you!
Lykke needles can use the lantern moon metal cable cords. Look for swivel. For 6” dpns, my favorite are hiya hiya.
Thank you I didn’t know this I will have to try out those cords !!! 💕
A couple of adds - clover bamboo fixed circular is my go to for using with slippery yarn or with plant based fiber. The bamboo makes it easier on the joints. The cords actually fold up really well and I slide the end into the needle pocket. I think I just have fingering size because I haven't knitted any worsted weight plant based yarns.
Ditto on hiya hiya and change small circumference for socks. I don't like the clover as much. Slightly too long but I do use them on sleeves.
I have only tried knit picks interchangeable so far. I like that I can buy only the sizes I use and they have both lacquered wood or metal. I have always been told that lnitting needles are disposable so the cheapness doesnt bother me. Its also not a big deal if I can find some tips since it's inexpensive to replace. Only one cord has gotten a bend but it hasn't hindered anything other than looks.
I like lace knitting so I suspect some pointy sets would be good to invest in.
PS knit picks has try needle packs. It's size 6 lacquered wood and size 7 metal. They are the most used sizes, aparently.
Great video. I use my Chiagoo red heart grippers on all my interchangeables to tighten and I've never had a cable come loose. For wood needles, be mindful to use the gripper only on the metal base, or you might twist the wooden needle out of the base... that's how grippy the gripper is.
Sebastien great tip!
Thanks for sharing your experience with the different needles.
I love Addi I have their interchangeable 5 inch and 3.5 inch sets, and several fixed in smaller sizes. For sleeves and socks I use the Addi 8, 9 or 12 inch needles.
To avoid hand cramps I find relaxing and trusting the needles to hold the work as well as holding with 3 fingers and relaxing my ring and pinkie finger, which tend to want to clench without a needle in them.
Valerie I love this too I will have to try relaxing my fingers now that you mention it I’m sure intense up when I knit !
I love knit picks needle. They have nickel, Aluminum metal, and stainless steel. They add the reflections about year or so ago. The nickel and reflections needle come in fix circular needle. They also have the cords for reflections stainless steel needle. My favorite is the rainbow wooden for cotton yarn, reflections for regular yarn like acrylic yarn when making hats. Here again I have a one of each needle in wood. However I don't have the new Foursquare Sunstruck wooden needle.
One nickel and one reflections needle. I do mostly knit hat and washcloth with once awhile a knit blanket. Thanks for reviewing your needles.
Re: Addi Clic nickel plated circulars. My husband does a lot of intricate cable knitting and has had the tips and cords come loose on him. Very annoying trying to fix complicated stitches that have slid off the cord and dropped down. He either has to tink back a few rows or hand his work to me (if I’m in a good mood, lol). He also found his wools catching on the joins between cords and tips. He wished he had never bought them. He now prefers the Chiao Goo stainless steel circular needles and even really likes the 9 inch circulars for doing socks. Me, I tend to use Chiao Goo and KnitPicks needles most often, metal or wood depending on my project. Of all needles the cables for the Chiao Goo are the best.
Hiya hiya are now my go to interchangeables. I had too many issues with the Addi interchangeables.
I have the 4” set of Chiagoo red lace interchangeable set and I love them! The 4” tips are good for smaller sizes like 16” for hats and I haven’t had any adjustment issues with the 4” instead of 5” tips. The memory of the cords and smoothness of joins are what can take my knitting from enjoyable to frustrating so these Chiagoo needles are a good fit for me. Your Lykke needles are sooo pretty and I haven’t tried swivel cords yet. Thanks for a great, honest opinion video.
Thanks for sharing! I think that 4 inch sets make a lot of sense. Chiaogoo metal needles really have amazing reviews. I would be super curious to see how the Chiaogoo swivel 360 cords feel too. I appreciate you sharing.
I have the 4” Chiaogoo too and love them. I have the Swiv 360 and they are amazing, but I do prefer the Lantern Moon swivel cords to the Swiv 360s by just a bit.
@@smullis7 oooh good to know!
First time watching your channel. You speak very well and very articulate. I love the information on the needles. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words Thomas
Before purchasing an interchangeable set, I found that I was purchasing mostly Addis and Hiya Hiyas because they were my favorites to use but the cords were atrocious. My only complaint with them is when using slippery yarns, my hands would fatigue. For my first interchangeable, I purchased Knit Pics because when using slippery yarns, my hands didn't get fatigued. I really like the Knit Pics and use them when using slippery yarns. Then, I purchased a fixed Chiaogoo needle and fell in love. I started purchasing more fixed Chiaogoos and once I could afford it, I purchased their Red Lace Interchangeable set. I absolutely love them. My one complaint is that on occasion, the cord does start to unscrew. Once I retighten the cord, then it doesn't happen again. I don't know if I didn't tighten it properly, the first time or if it is a problem with the connection.
Siggy that’s so interesting about the more slippery yarn’s causing hand fatigue I hadn’t thought of that before but now that you mention it, it makes sense! Do you find you get hand fatigue when using the Chiaogoo needles or do you think that they are grippy enough? Thank you for your comments 💕
@@westmaven my hands do not get fatigued using Chaiogoo. Their metal tips aren’t as slick as the Addis or the Hiya Hiyas. The Chiaogoos do have some grippiness to them. Because of this, I very rarely use my Knit Pics.
I have just 1 pair of Chiagoo fixed circular needles, and i love them! If i could afford them, I would love the Chiagoo interchangeable circular needles. What i do own currently are the Knit Pro Zings circular interchangeable needles. These are good quality, no doubt, but since I mostly knit shawls, i really desire sharp points for the needles, and i have seen those in Chiagoos..... Someday....
Anvita, that Chiaogoo cord is really good! I haven’t tried the zings but know that they are well loved how’s the cord? Are you working on a shawl right now?
@@westmaven hi Lauryl. The cord on the Zing interchangeable needles is ok (not perfect, but not bad either). However, the tips are not so sharp, and I miss that... I just completed knitting the Falling Leaves shawl 2 days ago. If you have an email or an fb group or messenger, i would love to share a pic with you. (i am not on IG, and have not yet created a project page for the shawl on ravelry)
@@anvitasinha1770 oh I would love to see it you can email me westmaven@gmail.com 💕
you can use the Knitpicks Mindful 6" cord, which spins, for smaller projects.
Oooohh such a good tip thank you!!!
My favorite knitting needles are kollage square needles. Nicer on your hands and wrist.
Ooooh I will have to check them out I haven’t tried them yet!
You can pour very hot water on the addi cord gently tug and it will uncurl quite a bit. Just be careful! It worked for me!
I have heard this but I haven’t remembered to try it yet, thank you for the reminder 💕
I have knitters pride mindful and like them. Thanks for the honest review, those copper Lykke’s look so pretty!
Brendan I have heard the mindful set is great!
@@westmaven perhaps the smallest note on them is every time I change yarn weight I get a new word to look at, like breathe which I forget to do all the time hahahah
@@mrbrendankennedy that’s super cool!
Very nice and fair review. Thanks for sharing. ❤😊
super useful video
😊tysm!
My first se of interchangeables were ADDI turbos. I cant use them now because i dont have the the strength in my hand to insert the cord. I also feel for the price the cords bend too easily. My needles popped off too often but that could be operater issues.
I have had the Addi cords come loose. It could have been operator error. I also think the cords are awful. I have 2 sets but I don’t use them very often. My go to is Lykke I have 2 regular sets and a short tip set.
the lantern moon cords work well with the Lykke needles and they are better cords
I have Knit Picks set of interchangeable wood circulars and after a year and a half I’ve had a needle break from its metal band. Looking to upgrade to stainless steel for something to last longer. Thinking I’ll go with Chiaogoo.
Chiaogoo is a great choice !
Knitpicks does make nickel & aluminum interchangeable needles as well. I have a set (I have too many sets!) and love them; wonder how they compare to Addi Rocket Squared (short) interchangeables….
Oooh I wonder too! And thanks for clarifying that they have metal sets !
Knit Picks also offers a trout kit with a few different needles.
Laurie great suggestion I forgot that they had try it kits !
Awesome thank you
Do you know if any of the set can have the stopper placed directly on the needle if you don’t need a cord attached?
This is a good question I don’t know for sure but the needle and stopper have the same connector and I believe that they would need to be different for that to work
@@westmaven ok thanks for checking
What happened to Knitters’ Pride?
Hilary I haven’t personally tested knitters pride but I’m going to try and update this video soon once I have tested a few more needles they are definitely on the list, I do think they are comparable to knit picks needles.
Of course Knitpicks/Knitpro have metal ones! 10:31
But I’m a Symfonie wood gal myself