Needle Characteristics

Wood, acrylic, metal? Circulars, straights, double-points?Knitting needles come in so many shapes and sizes, and are made of several different materials. What are the differences? Here we talk about the different needles, and how to choose the right ones for yourself.

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• knit
• knitting
• needles
• wood
• bamboo
• acrylic
• metal

[patobejarano]

Where did you buy those interchangeable circular needles? I would love to have them. Thank you.

[verypinkknits]

@patobejarano Those interchangeable needles are called Addi Clicks, and they're available from many retailers and online retailers.

[TeenYarnie]

Which ones are better, addi turbos, denise interchangeables or knit picks?

[verypinkknits]

@TeenYarnie It's really a personal preference. I use both Addis and Knit Picks needles.

[TeenYarnie]

Okay. Thank you. I'm gonna try to get a Knitter's Pride Trendz.

[chdrane95]

I stared out with aluminum needles and I didn't have problems with them.then later in knitting I bought bamboo needles and the yarn kept sticking to the needles to much and it was hard to knit with them.

[alterbridge64]

aluminum i dont really like, im a new knitter and on a budget. i gotta try some new ones. i hope to get bamboo ones soon! to me i think double sided needles like like they can slip off the back........ hmmmmm so difficult....

[DeniseV20]

I've only been using aluminum (on a budget haha) but I really don't see why they're bad. I like them. And my acrylic ones are nice :)

[AkashaOConnell]

I've never had a problem with aluminum needles...I've actually had more problems with wood needles. I don't get why aluminum ones are so bad...