Do I really need 0, 1, 2 needles?

[Lisa_H-Town]

Hi All,
I am ordering the KPO set, and have been researching what I should order in addition, so I can have a complimentary set of items for whatever project I may want to do. I am going to add the fixed circs in size 3 in all 3 lengths (not even sure of what the diff lengths are for yet). But wondering about the smaller sizes??

I have several patterns I want to try (including a couple for ankle socks) and none ask for anything smaller than 3... I will not be knitting any baby clothes in the near future (that I am aware of anyway). Is that what they are typically used for?

Since I am not sure what the very small needles are used for, I am not sure if I should get them now or wait until I have a need. And if I should go ahead and order them, should I get all three lengths?

Thanks in advance for any help!

PS: the "search" is a wonderful way to find info in subjects already discussed easily! Found excellent suggestions of "extras" others had ordered w/ their set. I just wasn't able to find an answer to this -- may have been me!

[DianaM]

IMHO, I'd say go with what you'll need at the present moment.

I have a handful of tips and two different cable lengths, in sizes that I use more often. Since I haven't gotten into sock knitting yet, I don't have a reason to buy the smaller sizes. Will try sock knitting with worsted wt. yarn first, then see.

I do plan on taking up lace someday, so for me investing in the smaller sizes is a posibility.

If you can't see yourself using the small ones, then don't buy 'em, but that's just me