options needles untwisting??

[3kids1036]

They won't stay connected....did I do something wrong?

TIA

[kristinw]

Are you using the little wrench to tighten them?

[3kids1036]

what little wrench and how do i do that?

[losnana]

There is a little metal thingamajig that came with them. It looks like a wire with a loop on one end. Put the straight end into the hole where the cable connects to the needle and use the other end to twist, thus tightening the connection. Twist the opposite way to loosen. That should keep them from disconnecting.

[Knitting_Guy]

Mine do it too, whether I use the key or not. I've just gotten used to it and just give them a little tighten every time I do a round.

[KnittyKitty]

I've wondered the same thing... if I was doing something wrong. I've used the little metal key to tighten them but they've unwound themselves twice. So I'm just careful when knitting every couple rows to make sure they are still connected. Ugh.

[cristina61]

I noticed this also. I got my Options recently and had cast on over 400 stitches for a Mmmmalabrigo scarf when suddenly one of the tips came off in my hand.

It wasn't exactly a disaster but being me, I decided to frog the whole thing and try something a little less ambitious -- like maybe it was a sign.

Since then I've been careful to check that everything's staying tight.

[kristinw]

hmm, I've used mine since last year and have never had a problem. I wonder if they had a bad batch go out.

[Knitting_Guy]

I suppose it's possible that it's a bad batch. I'll email Knit Picks to see if they're getting complaints.

[BostonBecca]

The same thing happens with mine! When did everyone who is having this problem get their options?

I got mine in March.