Another 'Options' Question - Page 2

Lisa R. · 04-02-2008, 01:42 PM

I keep mine in the case they came with, and I labeled the pocket things. Someone else suggested keeping the little tabs with the size (for keeping on the cables when using the tips on another project!) in the pocket to keep them straight.

I also have the needle gauge, so I can easily check if I'm not certain.

DianaM · 04-02-2008, 07:10 PM

Larger than most would want, but this is where I keep all my knitting stuff. The third tier from the right has the needle tips. I have a white card with the size in each slot and keep the corresponding needle size there. .....most of the time hahahahaha. I've considered using the small tackle boxes (as in pocket-size small) to carry my knitting notions around but haven't had the time to go around measuring their capabilities.

McKnitty · 04-02-2008, 07:37 PM

My goodness! I keep trying to come up with reasons for NOT getting the Options, but you all have such great ideas, suggestions, and wonderful reports.

I don't know why I keep prolonging it because I know I'll eventually give in and order a set. Thank you for sharing!

LovelyLinda · 04-02-2008, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by McKnitty

I don't know why I keep prolonging it because I know I'll eventually give in and order a set.

Me too. I keep looking at the Options set on the website. I'm just trying to decide if the tips will be too sharp because I've noticed I push the end of the tip while I'm knitting. I'm trying to cut that habit so I can justify ordering the Options set.

Abbily · 04-02-2008, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by LovelyLinda

Me too. I keep looking at the Options set on the website. I'm just trying to decide if the tips will be too sharp because I've noticed I push the end of the tip while I'm knitting. I'm trying to cut that habit so I can justify ordering the Options set.

I push the tip while I'm knitting too, and it doesn't bother me at all with the options. I have the harmony interchangeable set, and several sock sizes of the nickle-plated fixed circs, and even though they are nice and sharp, they're not so sharp that they bother me when I push the tip.

Mike · 04-02-2008, 11:37 PM

OH, that pushing the tip.

I've put my #10 Options into my finger when it hit a soft spot (I think it may have been a previous hold created by #3 Boye DPNs that were extremely sharp).
I've also pushed the KP #3 and #4 nickel DPNs and haven't put them through.

I guess it's the shorter needles that put the Option in just the right spot.

mimi · 04-03-2008, 01:41 AM

Diana, I like your tackle box idea, but where do you keep your circulars?
It looks like they may be in the bottom in ziplock bags, but I try to keep mine uncurled.

DianaM · 04-03-2008, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by mimi

Diana, I like your tackle box idea, but where do you keep your circulars?
It looks like they may be in the bottom in ziplock bags, but I try to keep mine uncurled.

They're actually the 'single' zippered pouches that are sold through knitpicks. I didn't have any use for the double/triple divided ones, but the singles I use for the cords.

Simply_Renee · 04-03-2008, 01:27 PM

*bowing down to your mad tackle box organizational skills*

I am lucky to corral my knitting stuff in the same room, much less nice and neat like that!

DianaM · 04-03-2008, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Simply_Renee

*bowing down to your mad tackle box organizational skills*

I am lucky to corral my knitting stuff in the same room, much less nice and neat like that!

Hehe, thanks. I live in a very small apartment. Keeping my crafty stuff in one place was a must.

I actually have to do some reorganization, since I started putting my sewing stuff in there and it's very crowded. I've been eyeing tackleboxes when I go shopping to get a sewing one. I bet I could give sellers a chuckle when I told them what I intend to keep in them, harhar.