Buying circ needles

[twouglyducks]

I am a beginning knitter. Trying to learn on circs, but the ones I bought are difficult. They were the only ones I could find in town, from Hobby Lobby. Interchangable and 16". Too long and the ends unscrew and then the yarn gets caught. Plus, they aren't very slippery. I don't want to spend a small fortune. Where is a good place, brand, type, etc??? Ebay? Good ebay seller?? Could I ask anymore questions??? :lol:

[pmcgary]

I have never purchased needles on line. If you have a LYS I would try there even though it will be a bit more...the ladies there will be able to help you find what is right better than anyone in any other store.

I noticed our Hobby Lobby just got a bunch more needles than they have ever had. WalMart carries an inexpensive decent selection- but it seems to vary by store. JoAnn's also seems to have pretty decent selection too...

I have the same problem with my interchangable needles...and I went and bought the 'big' gun....Addi Turbos to replace them with. Now I just wish I had more stuff to knit on size 4s.... :lol:

[Meredith]

I am moving this one to the supply forum....

I have purchased mine both on Ebay and online....

Here is one place: http://www.ardithkeef.com/KnittingNeedles.asp

And here is another: http://www.brittanyneedles.com/ I haven't purchased from here, but I know of quite a few people on here who love their Brittany needles. Personally, I LOVE Addi Turbos. Smooth as silk for me.

And one more place (I have purchased from here): http://www.herrschners.com/default.aspx

[twouglyducks]

http://www.ardithkeef.com/NeedleResult.asp?ShirtID=14

So, what about these? Is this a good price?
I have no clue what LYS is, I don't think we have one here. :)

[Meredith]

LYS is your local yarn store.

I purchased my size 4 16" from there, and I think they were really comparable in price. And they were great with shipping, too. I think they went out like the next day. So I don't think you can wrong with those (if you want the Addis... but you don't know what you are going to like until you try them, right?)

So I think those look great.

[twouglyducks]

:roll: Local Yarn Store... :lol: I still don't think there is one here, but I feel dumb anyway. :) Thanks.... I may just order these when we get paid.

[pageta]

www.elann.com has Addi turbo needles. IMO, if you're going to spend $$ on needles, you might as well spend $2 more and get the really good ones. Otherwise, your needles with just annoy you (as you already know). They have all sizes in stock and their shipping is reasonable. They have great yarn prices as well as free patterns so you might find something else to experiment while you're shopping there.

[Susan_WW]

Hi Davina! Welcome!!!!!!

Do you have an AC Moore near you? They sell Bates 16" circular needles. They aren't the greatest but that's what I use. It would save you on shipping if you're just starting out.

[twouglyducks]

No, Susan, don't think I've ever seen an AC Moore... Thanks for the welcome, though. :)

[pamelamama]

patternworks.com

fiber2yarn.com

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[marnie]

I use Clover Takumi bamboo circs. I get them at the yarn shop but i've seen them in craft stores and other places, too. They only cost $6-8.

[BethyM99]

Walmart, Joann's, Michaels... They call carry basic needles. I've never tried Addi's but everyone loves them.

Sounds like the ones you have are from Boye. Did you buy the entire Boye set, or just a needle and cable?? The shorter cable is a bit tougher to knit on, but functional. A longer cable would probably lend itself to being more comfortable.

I have used Regular Boye needles and Susan Bates, both knit fine for me. I now have the entire Boye interchangeable set and am enjoying the flexibility it provides.

If you decide to ditch the ones you have, let me know before sending them off to a home in the landfill ;)

[mymommyto5]

Hello again, Davina! You just can't buy the circular needles that you are going to need in this town.....trust me, LOL! I have started buying mine in Tulsa at Stitchworks at 61st and Sheridan. I wish I had known that you were needing needles because I was just there on Thursday picking up a new pair of Addi Turbos!

[twouglyducks]

OH, how cool that you knit, too! I'll have to remember to go to Stitchworks then. Thanks a ton!!!

[pamelamama]

fabriconnection.com

[darby]

Hi

As a beginner knitter there is a large learning curve so be patient with yourself and in time it does get better adn easier!

I am curious about what brand of interchangable needles you bought (usually they are pricey)! It is not good that they unscrew with normal use. I have two sets of interchangable needles (Denise and Boye KNitmaster (i think that is the name of the second set) and both have advantages and disadvantages. I got these sets after I knew I was going to be a knitter!!!since they were expensive!

Since you are beginning, you can buy needles at any craft store or even Wal mart - usually they are around 5$ (I am in canada so US prices might be cheaper), tho it sounds like you are in a smaller town. Needles are a personal item so you might want to try out a few brands as each brand does knit differently. Inox (did I spelt that right) is apparently the cadilac of needles and their price reflects that too however they apparently come with a guarrentee.

I am sure you can order online - do a search for susan bates, Inox or even knitting needles. Also dont forget to check second hand stores and garages sales!!!

Hpe that helps.

Good luck and keep trying
darby

[ravingcutie]

Has anyone tried the Inox needles? I was looking around yesterday & they were actually cheaper than the Addi Turbos. I was wondering how they compared. I'm having a hard time getting past the Addis - they're speedy.

[Arwyn]

:help Either someone needs to convince me that the Boye NeedleMaster set is good enough (or at least tell me more about it so's I can decide for meself) or I'm plunking down $114.95 for the 40" Addi Turbo set, sizes 3-10.5, and learning the dang magic loop method!

[pamelamama]

mmmmmm adddiiiis

[Arwyn]

You're not helping, Pam!!!!!!!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[BethyM99]

I like my Boye needles, I like that when I change from my waisyband to mt body I just unscrew the end and go. I've never touched an Addi. I got my Boye set for 40% off at Michaels with one of their coupons, but not all Michaels carry them.

Denise interchangeable are suppose to be good too, and they are only $50. I have not actually tried them... their smallest needle size is like 5 I think... Boye goes down to 2.

[ravingcutie]

Go to www.knitdenise.com they have alot of info. The same people designed both the Boye and Denise system. They fixed the problems w/the Boye set when they made the Denise.

Someone on the boards was saying that there were additional parts available....or maybe on www.knitty.com... I'm not sure.

Oh, and do tell where you found the Addi set. I love Addis, but then you have to buy them all separately.

[Arwyn]

www.patternworks.com sells addi sets of #3-10.5, any length, for $114.95. It's not a huge discount off (and depending on where you buy from, could even be more), but you do get to get them all at once.

[jmo]

[quote:e2a91c786a="Arwyn"]www.patternworks.com sells addi sets of Was that a sale or special pricing? I just looked, and the price is $128.99.

[Arwyn]

Nope, they've apparently changed their prices in the last three days. Sorry!

[jmo]

That's just weird, then, because it would be cheaper to buy the needles individually rather than go w/ their kit.