Old Oak 9 Inch 15 US Sizes Double Pointed Bamboo Knitting Needles Set (US1-US15)

I ordered a set of these to get the size 8s. The price of this set was only a couple dollars more than the single set of Takumi needles. I needed size 8 DPNs for a project, and I couldn't find bamboo or metal locally (small city, no less). I ordered these and a single set of Takumi size 8 DPNs at the same time. I haven't used all the sizes in this set yet, but I have used 10.5, 9, 8, 3 and 4; I used wool and acrylic yarns. I am an experienced knitter, and I find these to be a little grabby, especially compared to metal, but I haven't had any snags. It's a good balance of tacky/sticky and smooth, so the yarn does move fast enough as I knit. I wanted bamboo for this project as the yarn was too slippery for metal. These don't feel as smooth to the touch as the Takumi, but that's not bad. I like the sharp tips, and it's easy to pick up stitches. The length is good for projects like hats and booties, but I'm not sure I'd like these for socks, as I like shorter needles for those. They are also light weight (good thing). I haven't broken one during knitting, and I haven't had a chipped tip up to this time. (I can't use Brittany Birch for socks as I snap them off.) I also think these bamboo needles will eventually curve to my hands, and this is a good thing, as it makes them more comfortable to knit with.I like these needles. I showed them to another experienced knitting friend, and she was interested enough to buy a set. I lost two of the size 8s, so I bought another set. So that's three sets. You can't beat the price for this, too. I recommend them.

This is a great price for enough DPNs to know you can get started on pretty much any size circular piece. My reason for lesser stars is that the smaller sizes (1-3) have splinters on some of the tips, rendering that needle unusable. If I tried to sand it off, I would probably take off the whole tip when the splinter peeled. Knitting is impossible with the splintered needles (one in my US1 set and one in my US 3 set) but because they give you 6, I can just set the bad one aside.I will be buying a different set of small needles (0-4, including half sizes) from a seller that uses higher quality wood, like maybe laminated birch or stronger bamboo. The larger sizes work fine though, even if they are all rougher than some nicer, more expensive, wood needle options. Good value offsets that issue.

Are their higher quality sets? Yes, but not for this price.I wanted to knit socks. I already owned a pattern that called for two different needle sizes. Locally I could buy both sizes for about $8 total, but then I still might have to buy more if the gauge was off. This was just the better deal. All the sizes I could need for a little more than the cost of a single set locally.When I first got them, I did sand the tips (only) with 250 sand paper, then used beeswax with mineral oil on the whole needle on them to make sure they wouldn't snag.I've used the size 1 the most to knit socks (around 10 pair), and while they are now a little bowed, but they still are working great.Now that I'm finally branching out into other size needles, I had one size 6 needle sliver off in several spots on the body of the needle. When I need size 6 for more than knitting gauge (which only requires two of the five needles) I will buy a replacement set.For me, these were worth the money because I wasn't sure if I would stick it out, so I waned something cheap, with access to enough sizes that I don't have to worry about putting more money into it every time my gauge was a bit off. Currently I have plans for matching hat, gloves and sweater, which has required me to stitch six gauge swatches (to date, still may need more). I have found the right size needles for the hat and sweater but may still need to try a few sizes to find what works for the gloves. Not one of the three worked for me with the recommended needle size. If I had gone out and bought new individual size needles, I would be one frustrated girl at needing to yet buy three new sizes that might work...or might not.Last I would like to note that these are longer than most double pointed needles. Four, six and eight inch are more common. I own one pair of aluminum size 0 four inch and I can't do anything with because all my knitting slides off and the needles end up lost in my recliner. My size 1 Old Oak needles keeps hold of the stitches nicely, partly because they are wood, which holds the yarn better and partly because my work is not even near the end, nor can it work its way to the end before I getting back to it as my working needle. I adore the length.These aren't for everyone, but they were perfect for my needs.

I have only used the 13's so far, but my smaller sets don't seem to have any splinters or warping from what I can tell. The 13 worked great for the rounds I needed and seemed plenty sturdy. I've not used wood for socks yet, but plan on casting on a slightly larger size as I'm not sure strength of wood vs metal needles. I'll try to update after I try the smaller ones.Update: the size 2 are pictured with 64 sts. They work well with the yarn, tho the long length is a bit unwieldy for a pair or socks or hand warmers. Doable, just always needle in the way. I have noticed the 2's will bend slightly with use and look slightly warped, but it's not affecting knitting at all.After knitting for a while with the size 2's,I have had issues with them eventually cracking and one tip broke (I just started making sure to use other end of the needle to pick up stitches, problem solved).My general consensus is the bigger ones at that length are fine, but the smaller sizes are going to have issues eventually.

I am falling in love with these! First, I have hated DPNs for my whole 2 year knitting 'career.' I have only recently started to enjoy using them, as I have begun to knit socks. That being said, I actually used a set of US5s to complete a hat I have had on my needles for a couple of weeks, awaiting the correct sized DPNs. I loved them. They held the (acrylic) worsted yarn beautifully. My only issue was with the length. I've only used 6 inch metals in the past. I felt the 9 inch was too long and would likely snap under my grip. They did not!!!! Super happy for the purchase! (Disclaimer: I am NOT a 'pro' knitter. I'm very basic when it comes to items and patterns. Thank you)