3 Benefits of Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needles

by APSense News Release Admin

In the knitting community, interchangeable circular knitting needles (ICNs) have changed the game. The ergonomic make of the circular needles allows the weight of the project to rest in the cords, so your wrists and hands do not feel fatigued. The cord lies in your lap thus the project is secure from unnecessary snags. These needle sets can be used to craft from the most basic to complex knitting projects.

Knitters who are constantly casting on new projects can really benefit from them. And, not just the ones who believe knitting to be their lives even the newbies can find anything and everything for their projects in interchangeable knitting needle sets.

Using these sets is very simple. You can assemble the needle with the cord according to a pattern or gauge calculations you have made. Tighten the cord with a cable key. Make sure that the joint between your cord and needle is very smooth and will not untwist. After setting up your needles you can begin with cast on and then knit flat or round without any hassle.

If you have tried knitting with ICN sets I am sure you will be proud of the benefits that you have enjoyed and if you are new to working with them, here are 3 reasons that they are simply the best.

1.      Versatile Use

Interchangeable needle sets have every standard size knitting needle, and will rarely need to purchase another. So you want to knit socks or a blanket or a sleeve or anything, the interchangeable needle set carries all the needle sizes and cord lengths that you would require for your project. You can use ICNs for big, heavy projects such as blankets because the weight will be carried on the cord rather than on the needle, and at the same time, they are useful if you want to use the Magic Loop method for knitting small diameters, such as for socks.

Another instance of ICNs being a worthwhile investment is when you start a new project without a pattern. It is always recommended to start with a gauge swatch of your knitting, especially if you are trying the project on a yarn not specified in the pattern. And, even if otherwise as the truth is, some people knit with a tighter or looser tension than others. Because of this, the circular needle sets are a great resource, you have an up and down needle size in the same set. And, the best thing is you don't even need to take your project off the cord, simply twist on new needles!

2.      Comfort for hands

Knitting with circular needles means enjoying comfort. We have mentioned this before and we’ll just do it again. The weight of the project lies on the cord that can be placed on your lap while your hands holding the needles are free from extra weight. This feature can be also enjoyed with the fixed circular needles. But, like said earlier ICNs have the option of changing cords to accommodate the growing project so the weight is further distributed with a longer length.

3.      Easy storage

Many times a WIP needs to store for a while. This storing becomes all the easier when you have been working with ICN. You can put needle caps on the needle tips and let the project rest on the cords.

The Mindful Collection offers a range of stainless steel circular needles. The Mindful needles have an inspirational word imprinted on them that motivates to practice mindfulness whether you are into detailed lace work or a large bulky project.

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Created on Apr 13th 2022 01:42. Viewed 400 times.

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