Does anyone else prefer aluminum needles?

MAmaDawn · 07-08-2008, 10:44 AM

I have knit with bamboo, nickel, plastic, and cheap aluminum. And maybe it's cuz that's that I got used to when I started but I really prefer the cheap aluminum ones. I won't knit with plastic or nickel. The plastic is too sticky and nickel too slick and I just don't enjoy knitting with them.

Bamboo is ok with double points although I still prefer aluminum ones. They are hard to find though in small sizes.

The wooden harmony ones are they closer to bamboo are are they slicker?

psquidy · 07-08-2008, 03:51 PM

I love my bamboo needles but I have a few pairs of my old aluminum ones that I really like using for mittens. I find them to be nice and sturdy for working with Worsted weight wool.

psquidy · 07-08-2008, 03:52 PM

I HATE PLASTIC!

khaosx5 · 07-08-2008, 04:04 PM

I'll knit with whatever I can put my hands on when I need them...

suzeeq · 07-08-2008, 04:04 PM

I like them, though I think I prefer the old nylon ones the best. They're neither too sticky or too slick; unfortunately, I only have them in sizes I don't use too often.

kellee0302 · 07-08-2008, 05:08 PM

I will only use aluminum needles unless forced to use something else. I have literally broke plastic ones in half. Strange thing is that I don knit tight at all. So I stick with the aluminum ones, the yarn seems to slide nicely and I haven't broken any yet.

Mike · 07-08-2008, 05:38 PM

I prefer nickel but don't mind aluminum until it gets scratched up.

kristaj · 07-08-2008, 05:50 PM

I personally prefer my Options Harmony wood (they are more slick than bamboo), but my mom has been knitting for almost 40 years and will use nothing but aluminum.

sakura-panda · 07-08-2008, 05:56 PM

I've only used plastic and wood knitting needles and I prefer the wood over plastic. I've been thinking about trying aluminium (I always crochet with aluminum) but I'm so happy with my Harmony needles that I haven't even looked for a set to try.

knitpurlgurl · 07-08-2008, 06:06 PM

I like the nickel, but will use aluminum. I think it's because the metal needles tend to slide easier for me. I am a tight knitter. I LOVE the feel of my bamboo, rosewood, and birch needles, but I prefer to knit with my Addis or my Options because I AM such a tight knitter.

I say.. use what you prefer and KNIT ON!