DPN's

light of mine · 11-21-2014, 07:23 PM

I am still trying to build up my stash of needles and trying to do it on the cheap. Has anybody tried the cheap bamboo sets on Ebay/Amazon that ship from china? All the name brand sets are pretty expensive and I know they are going to get lost eventually. I've finished off a few projects on the cheap aluminum ones from walmart and they kill my hands.

Elspeth · 11-23-2014, 04:37 PM

I'm wondering about bamboo ones as well.

DahliaRW · 11-23-2014, 11:35 PM

Magic loop. You can do anything on a 40" circular, so an interchangeable set, like knitpicks, gets you most needles you need for knitting straight or in the round, for $50ish total. My only complaint is no 16" length for hats, bit those can be knit magic loop too.

light of mine · 11-24-2014, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DahliaRW

Magic loop. You can do anything on a 40" circular, so an interchangeable set, like knitpicks, gets you most needles you need for knitting straight or in the round, for $50ish total. My only complaint is no 16" length for hats, bit those can be knit magic loop too.

But, I'm scared of the magic loop

Wonder Woman · 11-24-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by light of mine

But, I'm scared of the magic loop

No need to be scared of it - if you can knit with a porcupine, you can definitely knit ML

That being said, I picked up some of the bamboo DPN's for my FIL, and bamboo straights for my MIL - and both of them said they feel great on their arthritic hands. My MIL likes the bamboo better than the rosewood ones I also got her.

believer · 11-24-2014, 08:14 AM

I got some of the cheap cable needle sets from e-bay - the long ones to do magic loop, which I did not know how to do before. It was not too difficult to figure out how to do magic loop. If I can do it, anyone can. That being said, the cheap needles are - cheap. They are ok and usable, but are definitely cheap. One day, when I can afford it, I plan to buy some nice ones. I find magic loop much easier to deal with than DPNs and more portable as well.

DahliaRW · 11-24-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by believer

I got some of the cheap cable needle sets from e-bay - the long ones to do magic loop, which I did not know how to do before. It was not too difficult to figure out how to do magic loop. If I can do it, anyone can. That being said, the cheap needles are - cheap. They are ok and usable, but are definitely cheap. One day, when I can afford it, I plan to buy some nice ones. I find magic loop much easier to deal with than DPNs and more portable as well.

Yes, totally. Once you get the hang of it it is sooooooo much easier than dpns. There are some great YouTube tutorials.

light of mine · 11-24-2014, 03:58 PM

Thanks everybody. I went ahead and made an order for both some cheap dpn's and cheap 40" circulars in a few sizes. I was waiting to try magic loop until until I could afford some nicer circulars, I was worried the cheap cords wouldn't hold up too long with all the bending and twisting necessary to do magic loop. I still plan to buy a nice set after Christmas, but at least these will allow me to play until then.

I did splurge and buy them from an American seller so I wouldn't have to wait weeks for shipping, but they were still very cheap. There are supposed to be here by friday

JoyfulMom · 11-24-2014, 04:22 PM

Magic loop rocks. It's fiddly at first, but much less fiddly than dpns IMHO. If you decide you don't want to try it, I have several sets of dpns that I will likely never use. (If you're interested, you can message me, idk if I'm allowed to say that here?)

knitlove · 11-24-2014, 04:32 PM

I think magic loop is a useful skill but give me dpn's any day much faster and smoother - for me at least but I know I am in the minority.

I am glad you got needles to play with.

11-21-2014, 07:23 PM	#1
light of mine Rose Trellis Baby smooches Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN Posts: 2,546	DPN's I am still trying to build up my stash of needles and trying to do it on the cheap. Has anybody tried the cheap bamboo sets on Ebay/Amazon that ship from china? All the name brand sets are pretty expensive and I know they are going to get lost eventually. I've finished off a few projects on the cheap aluminum ones from walmart and they kill my hands. __________________ ~Christina, WAHM, Devoted wife to my wonderful DH 2001, Loving mother to DD Cola 01/06 and DS Q-man 03/08, DD Nutter 'Butter 12/2010, and new DD babybear 11/13

11-23-2014, 04:37 PM	#2
Elspeth Rose Trellis Hold on tight and pretend it's a plan. Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,590	Re: DPN's I'm wondering about bamboo ones as well.

11-23-2014, 11:35 PM	#3
DahliaRW Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,793	Re: DPN's Magic loop. You can do anything on a 40" circular, so an interchangeable set, like knitpicks, gets you most needles you need for knitting straight or in the round, for $50ish total. My only complaint is no 16" length for hats, bit those can be knit magic loop too. __________________ ISFJ Mom married to an INTP Dad; busy raising 2 sons (15, 12) and a daughter (10)!

11-24-2014, 08:14 AM	#6
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Re: DPN's I got some of the cheap cable needle sets from e-bay - the long ones to do magic loop, which I did not know how to do before. It was not too difficult to figure out how to do magic loop. If I can do it, anyone can. That being said, the cheap needles are - cheap. They are ok and usable, but are definitely cheap. One day, when I can afford it, I plan to buy some nice ones. I find magic loop much easier to deal with than DPNs and more portable as well. __________________ Dana INTJ widow of Big Bear, mom to: B. - 16 y.o. dd J.-19yo ds M.- 25 (MIL to) A - 24 2 white cats, 3 dogs http://becauseisaidsothathswhy.blogspot.com/

11-24-2014, 03:58 PM	#8
light of mine Rose Trellis Baby smooches Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN Posts: 2,546	Re: DPN's Thanks everybody. I went ahead and made an order for both some cheap dpn's and cheap 40" circulars in a few sizes. I was waiting to try magic loop until until I could afford some nicer circulars, I was worried the cheap cords wouldn't hold up too long with all the bending and twisting necessary to do magic loop. I still plan to buy a nice set after Christmas, but at least these will allow me to play until then. I did splurge and buy them from an American seller so I wouldn't have to wait weeks for shipping, but they were still very cheap. There are supposed to be here by friday __________________ ~Christina, WAHM, Devoted wife to my wonderful DH 2001, Loving mother to DD Cola 01/06 and DS Q-man 03/08, DD Nutter 'Butter 12/2010, and new DD babybear 11/13

11-24-2014, 04:22 PM	#9
JoyfulMom Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 550	Re: DPN's Magic loop rocks. It's fiddly at first, but much less fiddly than dpns IMHO. If you decide you don't want to try it, I have several sets of dpns that I will likely never use. (If you're interested, you can message me, idk if I'm allowed to say that here?) __________________ Amy, wife to awesome hubby since 1991. ~A Joyful Mom to six blessings~ Shelby~21 Breanna~18 Madison~16 Christopher~12 Emma Grace~10 Jenna Kate~7

11-24-2014, 04:32 PM	#10
knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: DPN's I think magic loop is a useful skill but give me dpn's any day much faster and smoother - for me at least but I know I am in the minority. I am glad you got needles to play with. __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

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