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Review on ๐Ÿงถ Enhance Your Knitting Experience with the Needlemaster 40-Piece Interchangeable Aluminum Knitting Set by Hannah Curi

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A year and a half later.

Overview Advantages: 1. Convenient for checking gauges/comparing samples with different needle sizes2. Easy to Use: Metal cable connectors won't snag yarn, rubber grips help hold needles when attaching/detaching cables3. In that case everything is organized and tidyCons1. The spokes are a bit stiff. More detailed review. At the time of purchase, I was just starting to knit and chose this set to avoid getting confused: "What size knitting needle do I need? straight or round? What is a magic loop? I've been using these needles non-stop since I bought them over a year and a half ago, but over time I've also bought needles from other brands to compare this Boye set to. Because this set has many sizes. , it saved me having to buy so many individual needles to check/maintain strength. I've had no trouble detaching the needles from the cables in the middle of a project; Use the wrench through the cable as leverage and the grip around the needle to tighten and secure the connection. The needles themselves are easy to use: they are comfortable to hold, the yarn runs easily over the needles, and the point of the needle is not blunt or too sharp. They are sharp enough for knitting points but blunt enough not to damage the point of the needle if the stitch slips. The main disadvantage of this set is the rigidity of the tether. Compared to other brands of circular needles I have used, Boye needles are the stiffest. However, I had no problems running the lap. I've even used the longest Magic Loop sock cord (but I've since found that Magic Loop knitting is a lot easier with ChiaoGoo's flexible needle cords). Over time, I noticed that the cables' stiffness dropped a bit (especially the long cable, which I dampened with a magic loop). The two shorter lines may be too short for comfortable round knitting, but they work well together as a pair of straight needles (simply screw the plastic stitch holders to the other side of the cords). All parts are still in excellent condition and by the way I haven't lost anything because everything is neatly folded in the case. The case isn't exciting, but I appreciate that each needle size is marked. The only light wear is on the most commonly used needles; the color coating is somewhat faded. However, this problem is minor and does not affect the quality of the needle in any way. To purchase replacement cords, I once ordered a different size cord, but it turned out to be defective and didn't fit the needles properly. Since then, whenever I've needed to add to my needle collection, I've tried other brands. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and am currently teaching my sister how to knit with this boye set!

Pros
  • Includes #2-15 needles.
Cons
  • will be added later

Comments (3)

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May 28, 2023
Looks great, but lacks in function
May 07, 2023
Looks great, but lacks in function
April 20, 2023
Great for a beginner, not so much for a seasoned knitter