ChiaoGoo Double Point Sock Set, Stainless Steel, 6-inch (15cm) (3600)

I'm an experienced knitter, who has used wood, aluminum, bamboo, steel, plastic, and even candy-colored casein sock needles. These measure up well. There is no bend to the small gauge needles. The surface is smooth, but with a wool blend yarn (the only fiber I have tried w these so far) the needles are not too slippery. You KNOW how dreadful it is to use needles w a surface like wet glass, stitches slipping all over. Not so w these. As for the points, they are sharp, but not so sharp that they hurt if I need some leverage to work a stitch. Whether you will split yarn more or less frequently w them depends, I suppose, on how you knit. I do not find that I split reliable yarn w these needles. But if there is a particularly splitty yarn (and there is some dreadful sock yarn out there), then you will probably split w these too. I knit my basic ribbing and stockinette more by touch than by sight. You get more and more presbyopic and see if YOU don't do the same! I find the points very effective at catching the stitch.The case is cute, and it'll protect the set in a bag. The included needle gauge is ok, but does not measure below a size 2. These needles go down to a zero. The mfg makes an 8 inch gauge that does go that small, and even smaller, but it is 8 inches and would not fit in the case. I painted a stripe of nail polish on the shaft of each needle. Different color for each set/size. I may not be able to measure the gauge, but at least I will know which needles go together. If I find the polish interferes w the knitting (has not yet), I can just remove it from the steel wo harming the needle.

I have several sets of DPNs, but this is the only set I carry around with me. The carrying case is a great size for tucking into a project bag and pretty cute too. I never think I will need different sizes of DPNs with me, but I am always out somewhere when I decide I need to go down/up a needle size. The print on the needles is pretty small, but it seems like it won't rub off as easily as other sets I have, which were gone before the first sock was finished. I've gotten through a pair of socks with these and the sizing is still on there (albeit necessarily quite small) and doesn't appear to be coming off. It looks like they have changed the product and not updated the photos. The case has a label for each size of needle (both size and mm on the label), so it's easy to see which set is in use if they aren't in their pocket. [I posted a picture of mine and have requested Amazon update their product photo]Other reviews (and the product photo) show the included needle gauge only measured as small as a size 2, despite the fact that this set goes down to size 0. That has been corrected. Mine came with a needle gauge that fit in the pocket, but measures down all the way to 0. [I posted a picture of mine and have requested Amazon update their product photo] The gauge is a really nice touch. It comes in handy, especially if you can't read the sizing on the needles. The pocket it comes in is also a great touch. Nice place to stash stitch markers, cable needles and darning needles. The zippers have nice large pulls and make them easy to use.I bought many a set of needles, including bamboo, nickel, brass and plastic. I really like stainless steel for a needle material. It is not slippery like glass, but it lets the knitting slide nicely when it needs to. It feels nice in the hands and unlike brass needles, doesn't leave an odor on your hands. I would describe these needles as relatively sharp. They are great for getting in lace stitches. They aren't sharp enough to hurt my hands when knitting with them, but they aren't dull points by any standard. I don't find them any more likely to split yarn than other needles, but this may be due to technique or habit. Your mileage may vary.I find these needles to be a great value. I have paid more for a set in a much larger, less convenient and not as well thought-out case, with no stitch markers or needle gauge. It is obvious to me given the changes between the version shown here and the version I got that they have taken comments of actual users to heart. I would highly recommend them.

Just the perfect set for making plush with. Don't have to fight the stitches like you would with bamboo as the stitches glide smoothly. At the sme time, not overly slick like aluminium needles that you'd loose your stitches. That's essential when making small items. I really love this set.

Excellent as always. I have many sets of this product and they are always flawless. They are easy to use and will last forever. Expensive but you get what you pay for.

This is my new favorite brand. The needles in each set are identical, with precisely crafted and pointy tips, but not dangerously so. They are smooth, but not like glass. Stitches glide smoothly, but don’t fall, thanks to a slightly textured surface that’s invisible to naked eye. The case is cute and compact. I’m really nicely surprised at the quality of these needles for the price. The only thing I would like more is if they were shorter, 5 inches long. I hope Chiaogoo considers making those in the future. Either way, I’m switching brands!

I can't rave enough about the Chiaogoo brand needles. These needles are fantastic and the case is lovely. The stainless steel is very strong and even the smallest (size 0/2mm) needles are still perfectly straight, despite the hard miles put on them. They are nice and sharp for sock and lace yarn, but not so sharp that they'll draw blood. They are also a better alternative for those with nickel sensitivity, rather than the nickel plating used on many brands.

These are just what I was looking for. Chiaogoo needles are perfect for my sock knitting needs. Nice points for picking up stitches and they are so smooth. The case is a nice bonus!