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Good product, worthwhile to buy for a beginner

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019

I just began knitting at the beginning of 2019. These needles are great to start out with. The wood helps hold your stitches on better than metal so while you are learning and your hands are clumsy and unsure, these are great tools. I did notice after a particularly heavy project, that the wood begins to bend. We are just going to try to steam bend them back into a generally straight form again. It isn't a huge deal and I would imagine we are going to be able to fix it quickly. I just thought it was worth mentioning that these may not be your forever needles. The case is great, I love the blue and white and it is lightweight and it can fit in most larger purses (everything I own at least).

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Mrs.Hester

Only a Beginner, So I’m Not Sure

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017

I’ve just started learning to knit and bought myself this set of needles. They are exactly as pictured, very smooth to the touch and silent, which I really needed so I can knit while my baby sleeps and not disturb her. 😊 And the case is very nice and simple, made of canvas, and lightweight. I’m worried about the button clasp coming loose one day though because it doesn’t seem to be firmly in place. I did have 2 needles that were slightly bended, I don’t know if that will affect my work though... I will post an update later of how well they hold up.

Update 10/13/17:
I just finished my first project today and am kinda disappointed that my needles ended up curving, even though I was careful not to knit too tight. 😕

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Collyn Fisher

Good product, worthwhile to buy for a beginner

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019

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Sharon Fink Stoltzfus

Smooth finish, good selection, nice case

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017

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I am fairly new to knitting, so I don't have a lot of experience, but I am very pleased with this set of knitting needles. As I began the process of learning to knit, I ordered sets of all the standard sizes. I soon found, however, that it was challenging for me when knitting on the standard length because my work filled the needles and it felt awkward, so I searched for needles that were 14". When these arrived, I immediately moved my work over to a pair of these, and the process got much easier. The kit contains a good selection of sizes, the finish on the needles is nice and smooth, and the storage case, which is very nice, is a definite plus. And, all at what I consider to be a good price.

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jj_danger_ranger

Unfinished, so VERY grippy, but can be easily fixed

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018

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These are ok but not the best right out of the box. The needles are unfinished so they definitely have a lot of grip. I have other cheap bamboo needles that have a finish on them. In comparison, I was struggling more to move my work along these needles. It wasn’t impossible, but it slowed me down...and I’m still a beginner so I’m not that fast to begin with! I used beeswax to make them smoother, but if you look up ‘how to make bamboo needles slicker’ people use all sorts of things that are easy to use and find. Even with a little bit of beeswax, the yarn moves a lot more easily.
A few of the needles were slightly curved, but not enough to send them back or affect my knitting. As mentioned, the needles are unfinished, but they are all smooth with no splinters. The tips were all intact with no splits or cracks and each was nicely tapered. They aren't super sharp, but they weren't blunt at all either. The tops are all securely attached.
Each needle has the US size and mm printed on the side towards the top. A few of the numbers are a little light, but I'm able to read them all.
The case is made out of a bamboo canvas material that is very durable. The needles fit well inside the slots and the top flap keeps them from falling out. It shuts with a magnetic button and the logo is painted on the outside.
Overall, I'm happy with these needles. The number of needles you get plus the case makes this a really good deal for the money. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because the needles were kind of hard to work with before I used the beeswax. This wouldn’t have been a deal breaker for me though, because I had the beeswax already and using it made a world of difference. It just would have been nice to know beforehand that you can't (easily) use them right when you get them.

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Yehieli

I am satisfied with the quality of this product

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018

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I am satisfied with the quality of this product, especially considering the price. True, the case actually really did have a very chemical smell to it and my needles have become a bit crooked and one of the caps has popped off, but none of these things are actually problematic. A little glue took care of the cap, a few days of airing out took care of the smell, and slightly cured needles doesn't mess up my knitting. The important thing is that the bamboo is nice and smooth and you do get a case in which to store the needles, which is exceedingly convenient. Very pleased with my purchase. :)

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Mrs.Hester

Only a Beginner, So I’m Not Sure

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017

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Lesle K Cleary

Great buy. Go for it!

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2018

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I am a knitter who really likes bamboo needles and I think these needles are great. I read some reviews about the lack of clear size markings but I have bought bamboo needles that cost the same for 1 pair of needles as I paid for this entire set and they also had size markings only on the side of the needles. Take an extra fine Sharpie and write the size on the top. Easy peasy. All of the needles I recieved are straight and although they may feel a little rough to the touch, this is exactly why I love bamboo. The stiches do not slip off easily.

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Krod2k15

Not smooth, don't let the pretty case fool you.

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2017

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When I first saw these I thought it was a great price for the amount of needles it comes with. The case is very convenient and the material is very sturdy, unfortunately I can't say the same for the needles. These needles are not smooth at all it makes it very difficult to go fast and after a while your skin actually starts to hurt and burn. They also split the yarn ! I would not recommend this to anyone, very frustrating to work with.

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Jen

The carrying case is really nice to be able to bring multiple sizes around with ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017

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I bought two of these sets of needles...one for myself and.my stepdaughter. The carrying case is really nice to be able to bring multiple sizes around with us if we are knitting away from home. The needles are nice and light and each one has the size written on it so you can quickly see what size you are using. In my opinion the best thing about the needles is that they are really long for easier access to bigger projects!! Both my stepdaughter and I love these needles and the set is perfect with a great mix of sizes!! I highly recommend them!!

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Michelle

Good price for variety

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017

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I'm happy with these needles, and for the price it provides me with lots of options. I'm a beginner knitter, long time crocheter, so my opinion might not apply to everyone, but I struggled with getting the yarn off of the bamboo yarn. For me, yarn comes off too quickly on my metal needles and there is too much resistance with the bamboo needles. However, I think this will help me as I work on picking in continental style knitting. I do like how long these needles are, and aesthetically, I like the look. All I've mine came straight and smooth. The numbers for sizing are printed on the needle, and I could see them rubbing off, so I'll be printing it on the base so I don't lose track of them. The price is great for the number of needles and I'm glad I got this set as a beginner knitter.

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Margaret T.

Great for the price

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018

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Very nice set for the price. I generally use circular needles but I needed some single points to use on some summery scarves that have lots and lots of yarn overs in the pattern. When knitting yarn overs with size 7,8,9 needles they get pulled out of order on the narrower cable - the straight needle keeps them in place. The 14 inch size means I can knit a pretty big lacy scarf or shawl. The case is relatively cheap material but it keeps the needles neatly organized and protects the small sizes. I rarely use larger size needles (10-17) so this assortment was ideal. The needles are smooth and snag free with nice sharp tips. The smallest sizes are likely to be a bit fragile but that is the nature of bamboo needles in those sizes

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