Clover Bamboo Circular Knitting Needles Takumi, 16-Inch Size 02

very smooth and nice to use.

The points of these knitting needles are sharp. They are easy to use. Good quality. I am knitting small squares with 40 stitches with them. I will also use them to knit socks. I like them so much, I ordered 2 more pairs

After trying various methods for knitting sleeves in the round, I've found short circular needles the easiest to use and this is an especially excellent one.The needle portion is smooth and proportionately short so it doesn't get in the way. I've tried other brands that have a longer needle connected by a shorter cord and since the needle doesn't bend, it's very awkward to maneuver around tight diameters - this is true even for those that come with a bend in the needle portion.However, one tip when using these - I had to figure out how to hold these differently because the needle portion is so short. But once I got used to that, I've found them so much easier to use than juggling multiple double-pointed needles or constantly fiddling with long cords using the magic loop method.

Love, love, love those bamboo needles. They're warm in the hand and feel organically correct.After a big project they seem like a continuation or extension of your hands.I notice knitting is slightly slower on the bamboo compared to stainless needles. I like them both for different reasons.

I haven't actually used these, but they arrived in good condition and seem to be well made like all the rest of their products. I like their bamboo needles and circulars - they are sturdy and the joints are strong. The circular cords are thick enough that they don't feel like they'll snap at the lightest tug, but thin enough that they bend easily to maneuver with the stitches. Definitely recommend their circulars to anyone looking for a set of decent, well made needles that aren't "top of the line" price-wise, but also aren't a cheap set that'll break or splinter.

Well made. I'm not going to have to worry about the cable coming off or the needles breaking in my bag. The needles are slidey but not TOO slippery and they're easy to hold. They were a good guy.

I travelled across the country for a family wedding and needed something to do. These bamboo knitting needles were perfect.

If you throw your yarn or knit English, I wouldn't recommend these needles at all. They are also fussy for a Norwegian purl because there's not a lot of needle to actually manipulate.That being said, these are a breeze for continental knitting! They are amazing for whipping through a pair of socks. I switched off to double points for the heel flap, but otherwise I have greatly enjoyed using these little needles. They are a lot simpler than double points even though I switch to throwing for any purl stitches. If you knit continental style, you should definitely give these a try. And if you knit English, you should learn continental before you try them :)The joins are smooth and the metal part has a bit of a bend to make the points really come together. Love these little genius needles!

These bamboo needles are the best for knitting the toe and heel of my sock projects. The smaller stitch size makes the toes and heels denser and hopefully longer wearing. But the main thing is these needles are extremely sharp pointed, making it easier to pick up the small stitches. I find the 16 inch cable adequate as too long a cable can be cumbersome and get in the way. I will switch to a 2.5 mm or larger bamboo needle for the body of the socks, but these are great for the rest.

I loved working with these for my first sweater project! Good points, flexible plastic wire in between. The needles are straight and strong.

nice size for a sock project; prompt delivery

I have needles that have lasted YEARS. I started knitting with these and got halfway through the first sock and the end of the needle wore right out! You get what you pay for!