Monday Weekend Booty Review

Here’s what I ordered from KnitPicks:

Hardware

Options Interchangeable Nickel Plated Circular Needle Set @ $59.99/ea

First Impressions:

The needles are not as slick as I had expected based on the product description, but rather have just a hint of a silk feel to them. I’m a bit disappointed as I knit tightly and like really slick needles. The cords are wonderfully slim and flexible. I’m having some trouble with the connection of the cord to the connector; there is a small gap and my yarn keeps getting hung in it. The needles will come loose from the cord connector if you don’t tighten them aggressively. The needles are thin and will bend easily. The binder/organizer is brilliant. I love having all of my needles in one place. No more having to set my project aside and rummage through the front closet for a different sized needle. It is a bit heavy, but very much worth it in my opinion. I’ll be ordering a few extra organizer pockets for the binder. Overall, I very much like this set.

Nickel-Plated DPN 6" Sock Set US 0-3 (2.00, 2.25, 2.50, 2.75, 3.00, 3.25mm) @ $29.99/ea

The silk feel mentioned above proves to be a bonus on these needles. The yarn won’t just fly off.

Software

For a vest I’m going to start this weekend:

Coal Swish DK @ $3.29/ea – a very nice black, no weird reddish hue

Eggplant Swish DK @ $3.29/ea – looks just like the picture

Pale Lemon Swish DK @ $3.29/ea – looks just like the picture

Moss Swish DK @ $3.29/ea – a bit darker than I expected. I ordered some asparagus to work this project. Moss, though very attractive, won’t work for this project and will be added to my stash.

Since I’ve never knitted with wool I’m not sure if it’s normal, but these yarns have an odd texture, like very fine silt. It’s hard to explain. The yarn looks lovely, though.

For a sweater I’m planning for spring:

Grass Shine Worsted @ $1.99/ea (Clearance Color) – looks just like the picture

Snapdragon Shine Worsted @ $1.99/ea (Clearance Color) – more pink that the picture showed

These are lovely yarns and I think they will make a beautiful spring weight sweater.