I brought the set but found I also needed 3.25 & 4mm as extras as always got 2 lots of knitting on the go. Love the fact the smartstix are marked good idea if you've forgotten your tape measure. I also have the knit pro zing set which there is very little difference between them except the measure markings great idea.
When i first saw these I thought it was a bit of a gimmick to have a ruler marked on the needles. Every experienced knitter knows that you can't measure the width of your knitting on the needle, and these won't help you measure the length at all, which is where you do most of your measuring anyway. However, I have sinced realised how useful these are for casting on, especially if your cast on edge is frequently tighter than the rest of the piece you are knitting. First take the width measurement in cm you expect the piece to be and divide this by the number of stitches you will be casting on. This will be the number of stitches per cm. These needles have 2 cm markings on them, so double that number, and as you cast on, make sure that is the number of stitches covering that part of the needle and no more. Then your cast on edge will be the same width as the whole piece.
I brought the set but found I also needed 3.25 & 4mm as extras as always got 2 lots of knitting on the go. Love the fact the smartstix are marked good idea if you've forgotten your tape measure. I also have the knit pro zing set which there is very little difference between them except the measure markings great idea.
When i first saw these I thought it was a bit of a gimmick to have a ruler marked on the needles. Every experienced knitter knows that you can't measure the width of your knitting on the needle, and these won't help you measure the length at all, which is where you do most of your measuring anyway. However, I have sinced realised how useful these are for casting on, especially if your cast on edge is frequently tighter than the rest of the piece you are knitting. First take the width measurement in cm you expect the piece to be and divide this by the number of stitches you will be casting on. This will be the number of stitches per cm. These needles have 2 cm markings on them, so double that number, and as you cast on, make sure that is the number of stitches covering that part of the needle and no more. Then your cast on edge will be the same width as the whole piece.
Very usefull
Knitting needles and ruler in one!
KnitPro SmartStix interchangeable knitting needle tips are laser marked at 2cm intervals, so you can measure your creations on the go. Use them to measure your gauge and track your progress. Each needle is made from high quality, lightweight aluminium that is easy on the hands. The perfect points are flawlessly tapered - ideal for all yarns and every project. The smooth join from tip to cable ensures easy stitch glide and no snagging. These needles are resillient with flexible cables that lay flat with no kink or twist. Sizes are lazer printed on each needle.
KnitPro tips and cables are interchangeable across all their ranges.
Available in two lengths:
Standard Length - 12cm long
Special Short Length - 8cm long. These are specifically for use with the smallest cable (making a knitting length of 40cm / 16 inches), ideal for those smaller items.
| Brand: | KnitPro |
| Needle Type: | Interchangeable Knitting Needle Tips |
| Material: | Aluminium |
| Sizes Available: | Standard 3mm - 8mm, short 3mm - 6mm |
| Lengths Available: | Standard - 12cm and short - 8cm |
| Pack Contains: | 1 pair of tips |
