Knitpicks needles-which kind should I get for my project?

Marria · 01-05-2009, 08:28 PM

I am not going to order a whole set right now, but I am going to get one set to try them out. I am going to be knitting a stole with lace weight yarn, that has a lot of fairly intricate lace patterning in it. The yarn I will use is lace weight 100% merino wool. The needle size will be a US 4.

For those of you who have used them, would recommend the Harmony needles or the nickel plated needles?

Plantgoddess+ · 01-06-2009, 02:19 AM

If you are doing the project with a dark yarn the Options may make it easier to see the stitches, other than that I would say it's personal preference. I've knitted lace shawls on the Harmony's and been quite happy with the experience.

Jaxhil · 01-06-2009, 03:08 AM

I agree with Plantgoddess, I would say the Harmonies-if your yarn is a lighter color. If its a darker shade, depending on how sharp your eyesight is, you might want to go with the Options nickel-plated

Personally, I think I'd prefer the Harmonies either way, and I'd use an extra-bright light to deal with the lack of contrast. Lace on metal scares me

suzeeq · 01-06-2009, 04:26 AM

Yes, if you're going to be knitting with laceweight, try the Harmonies; thin yarn grips better on wood needles.

RuthieinMaryland · 01-06-2009, 04:54 AM

Hi!

I've done lace work on the Options and loved them! I liked the smooth slide and had no difficulty with them being too slippery. Also, the tips are great for lace, nice and pointy without being too sharp.

Good luck!

Ruthie

gingerbread · 01-06-2009, 12:53 PM

I also have done three lace shawls on the options and love them. Right now I just can't justify the whole set of harmonies just now. I do have a size 8 and I have tried my lace on those. They work good too. So it is all up to what type of needle you like to work with.