Clover Takumi Bamboo Circular Knitting Needles, 16-Inch Size 5 Review

My signature needles are my favorites for most knits, but for hats I prefer Clover circular needles. They hold the seams well. I really wish they had heels but you can't get everything at this price point. I have almost all sizes now (I knit a lot of hats).

I have been buying Clover bamboo needles for many years and never use anything else. I've tried another cheaper brand of double goggles but I don't think they are as good as Clover. These needles are light and smooth but can handle even the thickest yarns I use for sweaters. They also don't make the annoying "ringing noise" of aluminum needles.

Bamboo is rough and easily sticks to yarn. It seems to me that the tree is unfinished. The tips are unnecessarily sharp and the wire-to-wire connection is not smooth. I would recommend spending a few bucks more for metal pins or more polished wooden pins. In this situation, you get what you pay for. While cheaper yarn can still make a nice finished project, cheap tools don't.