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Review on ChiaoGoo 7400 C Interchangeable Complete 4 Inch by Sasha Hsiao

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good investment, makes knitting less frustrating.

Wonderful! You won't appreciate a good set of knitting needles until you try knitting with thin, stiff real estate knitting needles. Now knitting is much more fun. The cable doesn't bang like cheap nylon and the cable transitions are smooth. Each needle and wire is labeled, telling you whether it requires a large or small wire or needle. I don't know how much time I spend measuring unmarked needles. You simply choose the right set and off you go. I totally get her sock pins! Interchangeable needles also save so much space. I had two boxes of old circulars. Even if you make a special holder, they take up a lot of space and get messed up. They are much more portable. This set includes all the essential accessories to get you started. The case has multiple bonus compartments for more needles should you decide you need another pair in the size you use most. If you want to make small things in circles without a magic loop, get 4 inch long needles. Use an 8 inch rope. It's definitely an improvement over Susan Bates' replacement laces, which loosen over time but still feel "clicky" and unstable between the needle and cable. Points too, but not this one. I've actually worn and broken a few intransitive pairs due to overuse. They have stable transitions and the cable doesn't seem to be subjected to undue stress to break it. cheeky nylon needles.

Pros
  • Great design
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging