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what is your favourite type & brand of knitting needle?
Hi everyone,
I recently bought four different sizes of circular needles, and was quite amazed there were at least three different brands and prices to choose from. I bought the Aero needles, as they are very reasonably priced, and have been satisfied with Aero for years. The yarn shop also had Susan Bates, and Turbo (I think that's the name). The Turbo needles were more than triple the price of the Aero, but the asst. store manager said they are wonderful to knit with. Have any of you used them? Are they really that good? take care, Linda Vancouver Island, bc.ca (remove 'nospam' to reply) See samples of my work at: www.members.shaw.ca/deugau |
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"Linda D." wrote in message news:3fae700b.894326@news... Hi everyone, I recently bought four different sizes of circular needles, and was quite amazed there were at least three different brands and prices to choose from. I bought the Aero needles, as they are very reasonably priced, and have been satisfied with Aero for years. The yarn shop also had Susan Bates, and Turbo (I think that's the name). The Turbo needles were more than triple the price of the Aero, but the asst. store manager said they are wonderful to knit with. Have any of you used them? Are they really that good? take care, Linda Vancouver Island, bc.ca (remove 'nospam' to reply) See samples of my work at: www.members.shaw.ca/deugau The Turbo's are my favorite for most yarns, they're very smooth and I do knit faster with them (Inox makes some that to me, seem identical and are much less expensive, but I don't see them very often). However, with slippery yarns and ribbons, I have problems with them -- then I'll usually go with bamboo circulars. I saw another kind recently that I really liked for certain yarns. They are also made by Inox, but the material isn't bamboo, and it isn't the turbo material. They're gray, not shiny, and I can't tell what they're made of, and oddly enough, it doesn't say on the package. Whatever they are, they're a nice middle ground between the Turbos and the bamboos. Karen in MN |
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Hi, Linda,
I usually use Aero, and find them fine. I cannot justify spending what the Turbo would cost. In fact, my yarn store owner said herself that she couldn't be bothered to use them herself. HTH Katherine "Linda D." wrote in message news:3fae700b.894326@news... Hi everyone, I recently bought four different sizes of circular needles, and was quite amazed there were at least three different brands and prices to choose from. I bought the Aero needles, as they are very reasonably priced, and have been satisfied with Aero for years. The yarn shop also had Susan Bates, and Turbo (I think that's the name). The Turbo needles were more than triple the price of the Aero, but the asst. store manager said they are wonderful to knit with. Have any of you used them? Are they really that good? take care, Linda Vancouver Island, bc.ca (remove 'nospam' to reply) See samples of my work at: www.members.shaw.ca/deugau |
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Hi Linda,
Welcome and I don't have an opinion as I don't use circular needles, only straight ones for me. Nora |
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If you're knitting for speed, Turbos are great. I, however, most enjoy
knitting complicated textures, cables, and lace, so I need a little more "stick" to my needles for control. Lately I've been getting Plymouth bamboo circulars, and I love them! My goal is to get myself a 24" needle in every size they make, then dump the Clovers. For socks I use either bamboo dps or Brittany birch dps. I tend to snap the birch ones in the smaller sizes, though; the bamboo can take more abuse g The Other Kim kimagreenfieldatyahoodotcom Hi everyone, I recently bought four different sizes of circular needles, and was quite amazed there were at least three different brands and prices to choose from. I bought the Aero needles, as they are very reasonably priced, and have been satisfied with Aero for years. The yarn shop also had Susan Bates, and Turbo (I think that's the name). The Turbo needles were more than triple the price of the Aero, but the asst. store manager said they are wonderful to knit with. Have any of you used them? Are they really that good? take care, Linda Vancouver Island, bc.ca (remove 'nospam' to reply) See samples of my work at: www.members.shaw.ca/deugau |
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Hi Linda,
I like plastic needles because they are easier on the hands, at least for me they are and I've found that the Aero are my favourite. I also prefer the circulars because there is less arm movement - easier on arthritic joints - and I don't poke people on the bus or subway if I go downtown. Hugs to ya, Melody "Linda D." wrote in message news:3fae700b.894326@news... Hi everyone, I recently bought four different sizes of circular needles, and was quite amazed there were at least three different brands and prices to choose from. I bought the Aero needles, as they are very reasonably priced, and have been satisfied with Aero for years. The yarn shop also had Susan Bates, and Turbo (I think that's the name). The Turbo needles were more than triple the price of the Aero, but the asst. store manager said they are wonderful to knit with. Have any of you used them? Are they really that good? take care, Linda Vancouver Island, bc.ca (remove 'nospam' to reply) See samples of my work at: www.members.shaw.ca/deugau |
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Thank you so much for all of the responses to my post. It seems that my first impression of Turbos is the one most of you share. I bought the Aero's for most of my knitting and will ask *Santa* to buy me a Turbo circular needle for my Christmas stocking in a size I use often. I can then compare and see which I prefer...Aero or the Turbo needles. Btw, the reason I've been buying the circular needles is that I often knit at my son's karate training sessions, and last week I dropped a needle that *pinged* loudly across the gym floor....(giggle) If I drop the circular needle it won't create quite so much noise I also like the idea that a circular needle is not as likely to poke out of my purse. take care, Linda (who has posted to the group in the past, but has been lusking lately Thanks for the warm welcomes On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 18:18:03 GMT, "Angelicsong" wrote: Hi Linda, I like plastic needles because they are easier on the hands, at least for me they are and I've found that the Aero are my favourite. I also prefer the circulars because there is less arm movement - easier on arthritic joints - and I don't poke people on the bus or subway if I go downtown. Hugs to ya, Melody "Linda D." wrote in message news:3fae700b.894326@news... Hi everyone, I recently bought four different sizes of circular needles, and was quite amazed there were at least three different brands and prices to choose from. I bought the Aero needles, as they are very reasonably priced, and have been satisfied with Aero for years. The yarn shop also had Susan Bates, and Turbo (I think that's the name). The Turbo needles were more than triple the price of the Aero, but the asst. store manager said they are wonderful to knit with. Have any of you used them? Are they really that good? take care, Linda Vancouver Island, bc.ca (remove 'nospam' to reply) See samples of my work at: www.members.shaw.ca/deugau Vancouver Island, bc.ca (remove 'nospam' to reply) See samples of my work at: www.members.shaw.ca/deugau |
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Hi Linda;
I don't use circular needles, but my favorite knitting needles also come in circular, so I thought I'd put in my 2 cents also. My favorite knitting needles are Quick Silvers from Susan Bates. ~Pam Knitterbugs http://members.aol.com/knitterbugs Hi everyone, I recently bought four different sizes of circular needles, and was quite amazed there were at least three different brands and prices to choose from. I bought the Aero needles, as they are very reasonably priced, and have been satisfied with Aero for years. The yarn shop also had Susan Bates, and Turbo (I think that's the name). The Turbo needles were more than triple the price of the Aero, but the asst. store manager said they are wonderful to knit with. Have any of you used them? Are they really that good? take care, Linda |
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