Harmony Options Interchangeable Needles

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Permalink Reply by rlaba51 on October 30, 2008 at 8:58am: Yes! I got my set of interchangeable Harmony needles for Christmas last year and I can't live without them now! I have put an end cap on the cable and I have also done straight knitting on the circular cable with 2 needles. I have found the latter a more comfortable arrangement than having the two cables just dangling. And I also find I have better control of the fabric with the circular arrangement. But there is nothing wrong with using the end cap.

The advantage of the interchangeable set over the straight needles is that you are able to use the same set for nearly every type of knitting no matter it be straight or knitting in the round. You can even make socks on the circular needles!

All of that being said, there's something about the tradition of knitting with straight needles and sometimes I go to them just for the fun of it. And one of these days I'm going to splurge and buy some Harmony straights.

Whatever you choose, I am sure you won't be sorry. These needles are the best of the best!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by momsknittin on October 30, 2008 at 11:30am: Thank you for the info! It's got me thinking now because I hadn't given much thought regarding the length of the cables dangling around. Maybe I'll start with the straight set and then when my birthday rolls around I'll ask for the interchangeable set....hmmmm decisions, decisions; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Amy knits on December 4, 2008 at 6:11pm: Go for the circs! I now knit almost everything on them. Don't bother using the end cap, you just knit a row using only one cable with 2 tips, then turn your work and use the opposite needle. It's great for airplanes and close quarters - no awkward needles poking out and it folds nicely into a ziplock bag.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Quiltnut on November 5, 2008 at 7:48pm: I have the Harmony interchangeable needles and love them. I have been doing a lot of different projects and it is nice to have needles for any thing I want to do. Had a problem with one bad cable but it was replaced right away. I recommended them to several people who have bought them too.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by bi-crafty on November 14, 2008 at 2:45pm: Never thought I could fall in love with knitting needles until I met my dpn's, cable needles, and circs in harmony wood. What a treat for the hands as well as the eyes. I have the options set - soooo worth the price (not that they're off the charts, but what a great investment!), and the cables are the most flexible I've ever used. I have one suggestion, however: engrave or stamp the needle size into the metal connector end. Makes it easy to check what size is in use on different projects, rather than having to pull out the sizer (which is always in the other project bag), or using ID tags.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Anita Grey on November 26, 2008 at 11:47pm: Please put the size of the needle somewhere on the points; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by birdwomn on January 14, 2009 at 11:11pm: I use the purple Size ID tags to keep track of my circular needle sizes. Granted, I do have to make them more readable with a label maker, but it works great and doesn't cause a problme with the smoothness/slickness of the needle.

For the DPNs, I use the little cases they sell and label them. It makes it very handy to take them with you and not lose them when working on a project.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by artsysue on November 29, 2008 at 10:48am: My husband has just said he'll get me the options for Christmas. I'm wondering which ones and am looking for opinions/recommendations. I am an Addi Turbo knitter. I've tried a bunch of others and here is my reasons, smooth join, fast, not too too sharp as I have a bad habit of pushing on the tips with my finger. So I'm looking for fast and not TOO pointy. (As an example, INOX were too pointy.)

For fast I think the nickel plated would be good, but the points are advertised as sharp. So I'm thinking the harmony, but i'm wondering if they are fast enough. After using the addi's I hate other wooden needles anymore.

Please give me your opinion so I can order right! :)

Thanks in advance,
Sue; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Anita Grey on November 29, 2008 at 11:08am: I love both---I have somoe of each in different sizes, depending on t he type of project---if you are used to addis, the metal will be nice for you.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Susan the Blue Lake Knitter on November 29, 2008 at 5:25pm: I have the entire Options Nickel set, and purchased several of the larger Harmoney points to supplement my set - both are fast (depending on the type of yarn). Points are nice and strong. Highly recommend. I had several types of other circulars before I found these, and would never go back.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Knit 1 Purl 1 on December 4, 2008 at 11:33am: I am new to this site. I haven't bought anything from KnitPicks yet, but so tempting. I am looking around for a nice set of knitting needles for my daughter who is new to knitting. The Harmony wood ones have caught my eyes. They look so beautiful. I can't decide on circular or straight ones. I probably go for the straight ones for now. I myself would like to get the interchangeable ones, I will ask Santa for them :) Happy knitting everyone.....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on December 4, 2008 at 1:43pm: The great thing about the Options needles, is that you don't have to commit to buying the whole set at once. You could buy a few tips that are nickel plated and wooden in sizes that you'll use a lot to test out and see what you like yourself. Since you are an Addi Turbo fan, it sounds like you would probably like our nickel plated needles. The tip pointy, but it won't hurt your fingers. Have you knit with Addi Turbo lace needles? The tip is similar to those.

The Harmony wood needles also have a pointed tip. They aren't as slick as the nickel plated needles, but they are smoother than an average bamboo needle because they are covered in a wood laminate. That also allows the tips to be a little more pointy than you see on an average bamboo needle. I used to only knit with nickel plated needles because I felt like bamboo created too much drag, but I can still knit very quickly with Harmony wood. Also, if you are knitting something like lace, the wood provides just enough grip to keep all of your stitches in place.; ▶ Reply to This