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These are perfect for flat projects such as sweaters, scarves or blankets and many people love their straight needles over circulars. Once you have more knitting experience you’ll start to notice the characteristics of different yarn materials. Straight needles range from 9 to 14 inches long for most sizes, but you may find shorter or longer needles too. These are handy for larger, heavier projects such as blankets as the weight of the knitting can sit in your lap rather than strain your wrists and is easier to work if the stitches are not all crammed onto the length of the needle . When most people think about knitting needles, they picture straight needles. These come in sets of two, and each has a point at one end and a knob or stopper at the other. This type is great for your first set of needles, as they are straightforward and easy to use.
Some, like cotton, linen and silk are more slippery and can fall off the needle easily. You may prefer to use wooden and bamboo needles with these. Hopefully, this post helped you find the best extra long knitting needles. Though sometimes hard to find, if you’re knitting a large project, spending a bit of time looking for the right length makes a real difference. Once you get more confident and maybe want to work at a slightly faster rate then it may make sense to migrate to metal needles which are just that bit more ‘slippery’.Certain yarns, such as cottons, linens and silks can split easily with a pointy needle too which is not good when you’ve spent a fortune on yarn. If you’re a ‘tapper’ or you are working with yarn that splits these ADDI needlesor CHIAOGOO are generally considered the best around. Pointy or not pointy? That all depends on…. yep you guessed it…. your yarn, or if you’re a ‘tapper’. Some faster knitters love a good point to their needle, especially these favourite HIYA HIYA pointy needles for faster working, but if you tend to ‘tap’ the end of the needle with your fingertip as you move your stitches along this can get quite painful! The diameter or size of knitting needles determines the gauge of your knitting. But beyond this, they also come in different lengths, which affects how big of a project you can work on the needles. Straight knitting needles are useful for beginners as they can be easier to handle. They tend to come in a standard 35cm length which is great for everything up to sweater size but they can become heavy if you are aiming to create a blanket or afghan.
The cord portion also varies, though nylon and coated steel are popular. Some circular needles hold their shape or have a memory. This can make it awkward to work with the needle because it feels like it has a mind of its own. To avoid this, look for circular needles that say they are memory-free. Smooth needles made of bamboo, made in Japan from locally sourced, strong bamboo. These are smooth, slightly grippy, and have a lovely polished finish. If you need to travel with your projects (you will once you develop the addiction, believe me) then you might find a fabric roll is better for you. I personally prefer interchangeables such as these KNIT PRO interchangeables as they offer so much more flexibility and are easier to store than buying each size of needles in several cable lengths! (this set on the right below is good for helping you decide whether you prefer wood or metal too)
Though these don’t have turbo plated tips, they come with the quality you can expect from Addi. Plus super long cords in a wide variety of sizes.
Some yarn feels better on needles made from certain materials. If you find that your stitches are sliding off the needles too easily or that they aren't sliding along the needles enough, try another set with a different finish. Don’t think you have to keep them for special occasions though….. oh no.…. circular needles are the go to for me, it’s so easy to work a flat project then swap your needles over just as you would with straight needles and when your ready for a coffee break those stitches are MUCH less likely to slide off if they’re sitting pretty on the cable ;o) First things first, the main decision to make is whether to go for straight or circular knitting needles.If you get part way through your project and want to start a new project it’s easy to unscrew them add some end stops and start casting on again. Plus you’re less likely to lose one of your pair if they’re held together with a cable!! Bamboo vs Metal Knitting Needles
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