They had me at "space age polymer"
I haven't tried them yet, but they arrived yesterday (one day turnaround?)
I taught a beginner's sock class last week and one of my students had several sets of these Comfort Zone DPNs (all the sizes they make!) in different colors. It wasn't the colors that appealed to me as much as the fact that they're unbreakable (I break my 2mm DPNs regularly). I'm not fond of the length, but I'll let you all know whether I like these needles. I just got the two sizes I use the most because I'm a bit leery of plastic needles in general.
Regular blogging to resume soon along with a free pattern for my blog readers.
Comments
I'll be interested to see your take on these. I don't really have a problem with DPNs, but generally prefer to knit in-the-round stuff with magic loop.... but wow, these came six to a package, and unbreakable! (DPNs are also useful for other things, including cableing.)
Posted by: Mary | October 21, 2007 02:22 PM
comfort zone....now that would have got me....
my fingers hurt from working on my socks.....ouch! (maybe it is just the constant knitting) :)
Posted by: leslie | October 21, 2007 02:59 PM
I have a feeling you are going to like those DPNs! Can't wait to hear your review AND for te free pattern!! Glee!
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | October 21, 2007 04:41 PM
Interesting, but I'm still smitten with my Magic Loop... I'm just about ready to wind my Malabrigo laceweight. Just in time? :)
Posted by: kim | October 21, 2007 04:57 PM
Yeah, I am sucker for plastics myself, hope you enjoy them!!
Posted by: Heather | October 21, 2007 05:00 PM
well, they sure look nice. kind of like your blog :)
I like plastic needles. But these look kind of long..
Posted by: kat coyle | October 21, 2007 10:03 PM
if i lived close by I would have been at that class! I think my new years resolution will be to get over my fear of socks. Its the DPNs that do it. Is there anyway you can knit socks on circular needles?
Posted by: greenolive | October 21, 2007 10:24 PM
Okay...colours: No, plastic: No. Verdict: Not for me.
Free pattern: Hello? Of course!
:-p
Posted by: Elemmaciltur | October 22, 2007 04:40 AM
Hmmm interesting. I'll be waiting to hear more. :)
Posted by: Jennie | October 22, 2007 05:13 AM
I, too, would be interested in your take on these needles. They look interesting to me.
Posted by: Sallie | October 22, 2007 11:01 AM
They look interesting. I don't use DPN's though as I do magic loop for socks. I just can't get on with them :)
Posted by: Lin | October 22, 2007 11:14 AM
I'm interested in how you like them - how long are they? I love the "look" of knitting socks with dpns, it's guaranteed to get stares, but I think I'm truly converted to magic loop now.
Posted by: elizabeth | October 22, 2007 12:00 PM
Mmm... space age polymer...
Posted by: Chris | October 22, 2007 09:06 PM
haven't heard of those. My Monday night roving band of knitters contains a bunch of sock knitters. Most swear by Knit Picks metal sock needles. Me? I rarely get past the heel on the first sock.
Wonder if I will ever finish even 1 sock much less a pair. Fear it would create a new national holiday.
Posted by: Debbie | October 25, 2007 05:21 PM
Put them through a rigorous test and let us know! I have some old Chester plastic straight needles from my grandmother. They have nice points so I like them for lace scarves.
Posted by: Brenda | October 29, 2007 07:13 PM