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5.0 out of 5 starsCan’t beat Knitters Pride for beginners or intermediate knitters
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
Can’t beat knitters pride for quality and value. I initially purchased the Tunisian hooks and was so impressed. When I decided to take a go at knitting, I was torn between other popular brands. These won out for a few reasons. None of my cons are a reflection on the seller. Still I’m reviewing both seller and product so seller 5 ⭐️. Product 4.5 ⭐️
Pros-
I love the smooth stitching with the wood. Much easier to control stitches as a beginner than the metal. This goes for both Tunisian and Knitting. While I prefer my metal Susan Bates for standard crochet-man those are work horses-the knitters pride are just so buttery smooth. It’s an indulgence I can’t explain.
Since I already had the KP Tunisian hooks and cables, it was a bonus that I can use the cables for the knitting needles.
The shorter needle length is extremely helpful for a beginner knitter already proficient in crochet. You have better control. (Tip not related to the product itself-research Continental knitting technique. As a crocheter, this technique was the easiest transition. I’ve heard it is hard to switch from crochet to learning knitting, but the learning curve was much simpler with continental and I caught on immediately once I mastered a comfortable hold).
Cons-Not a reflection on the seller and didn’t feel they deserved a lower rating for the below.
So, the case left a lot to be desired but wasn’t a deal breaker. It just feels and looks cheap. I’m sure I’ll eventually upgrade the case. Also you can’t comfortably fit more than a few cables in the back packet without the case bulging out. As pictured I hve 3 cables and the empty package for the one I’m using in there and it’ll zip but I worry it’ll warp the needles. I like having all my accessories as possible in one case so consider upgrading cases.
Also, I would have paid more for a few extra larger needles. Same when I bought the tc hooks. Again, not a deal breaker, but spending another $30-$40 for another 3 sets of larger needles was necessary in my case. Sounds petty. I know.
The cables are fixed. I already knew this would be the case. I know there are compatible swivel cables to be found. So I will eventually upgrade cables to swivel when the time comes when I feel more confident and ready to upgrade those.
The cables that came with the set are adequate. I don’t see a connector to attach the shorter ones to make longer. You would definitely want a connector or longer cables to work with the larger mm needles. So snag a 24” or 30” extra cable just to make life simpler from the start.
Hope this is helpful.
