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I was hesitant at first about the ChiaoGoo Knit Red needles because I thought they might be too stiff and hard to work with. I usually like using Addi needles for the feel and flexible cable. I’ve found that the red cable on the ChiaoGoo needles are great. They are sturdy and strong without being clumsy and hard to maneuver. It also does grip just enough to help keep your project from clumping together. The angled needles actually help me knit faster and for a longer time. Angling them seems to put the needle into a more natural grip for me. I also really like that the size is laser etched into the needle. I hate unlabeled circulars or ones that put it on the cable. They are hard to read on the cable or the fact that it’s a little hard to see if there is a project on the needles.
By Yarn Muse on Jul 13, 2020
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I needed a Size 11 circular needle and wanted to try something new. The cable on the ChiaoGoo sounded very sturdy and the curved connections caught my attention. I have definitely not been disappointed. These needles worked out far better than I thought they would. They were easy to use and they made my project work up faster. They are slick but not too much no sliding stitches or falling off at the end.like I believe the curved connections help with this issue. Iwould definitely recommend these.
26 found this review helpful
Soft & Creamy
I used this yarn to make a Christmas stocking for my Son. I have previously made a cabled baby blanket with the yarn also. It is so nice and soft, but also durable.
Berroco Vintage Yarn is easy to work with and knits up fast. I only had issues when I had to frog a row and when re-knitting, it occasionally would split.
I would recommend this yarn for a multitude of projects and know that it will be soft and warm. I believe that the projects that I have made will become heirlooms and last for generations.
45 found this review helpful
Soft, squishy, but a little washed out.
I haven't yet decided what pattern to use this yarn for but can't wait to start. It is soft & squishy which feels good.
I do wish that the colors had been a little richer. The colors are a little washed out compared to pictures online. That was a little disappointing.
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Smooth knitting...
I love the Clover line of Bamboo needles. They feel natural and smooth in your hands. Yarn also slides easily on the needles which allows for better knitting. Also you can just a little lotion on your hands and then on the needles to add to the smoothness. This also can infuse some of the feel/smell of the lotion into the yarn.
133 found this review helpful
IW Knits Accessories - Physically look before buying
I recently purchases the Interweave Knits Special Edition - Accessories. I had seen the preview on IW and thought that they were great projects. When I opened the magazine I found that the preview pictures were the only good pictures. The pictures in the magazine are blurry, dark or just small. You aren't able to see the detail in more than half the pictures due to being out of focus. Others are taken with so little light that you can barely see the shape, much less the design. By no means am I a professional photographer, but I know how to get better focus and light. I am so disappointed and frustrated that I can barely look at the magazine. I expected better quality from IW and especially when I paid $15. I hope that this helps anyone that is looking to buy this magazine. Preview in your hands before you buy.
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Great Point Protectors!!
I recently purchased the Clover Small Point Protectors.  I was pleasantly surprised by the lime green color (versus the teal that I saw) that I received.  They are "gummy" which helps them to stay on.  This also makes them a little hard to get off, but insures they won't fall off in the bag.<br><br>I like the small and the large point protectors from Clover.  I would recommend them and also purchase more in the future.<br>
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