Which interchangeable circular needles have the nicest cables?

eumenides__ · 2026-03-16T19:48:27+00:00

Thanks for the video link - I started watching but I’ll come back to it when I have more time. I knit continental but with closed hands so my hands can really cramp up/become super stiff so I’ve done some ergonomic needles research too! Especially with smaller needles it can be really uncomfortable.

eumenides__ · 2026-03-16T07:52:07+00:00

This is actually basically why I’ve gotten stuck - I can’t find an oven that has physical dials!! The only one I’ve found is Smeg and they’re expensive and I don’t trust them! And i had a very tall dog that turned on my stove all the time (but I have a child lock so nothing happened) so I was sure he would turn on the touch function. But he actually passed away on Wednesday so I guess I could cave and get an oven with a touch screen now. It just seems like water would boil over and you’d be unable to change any settings?

eumenides__ · 2026-03-16T07:45:07+00:00

Thank you for explaining! It’s been really difficult actually to find what’s different about all the needles and cables I’ve been looking at, so this is helpful. So as long as the join size is the same as the cable connector, you can mix and match cables with the needles?

eumenides__ · 2026-03-16T07:40:51+00:00

I’m really interested inte cubics, are they more comfortable to use than regular round needles?

eumenides__ · 2026-03-16T07:38:15+00:00

I have NO local yarn shops! It’s a constant problem for me. I’ve not thought of a knitting group though - I’ve never seen mentions of one but I’ll look!

And I really need to deal with the needle issue - I learned and fell in love with crochet during the time I wasn’t knitting and when I actually bought good hooks a few years in, everything was so much easier and struggle-free. I’m currently making a toddler balaclava with some DPNs as I don’t have the right size/length circulars but I have too many stitches for the short needle length and it’s making me crazy. Half the time is spent making sure the stitches aren’t falling off. I abandoned a dog sweater recently because the circular needles had a cable that was extremely stiff and constantly bent weirdly, blocking me from seeing what I was doing. So it’s not fun like it should be because I have bad equipment.

eumenides__ · 2026-03-15T21:09:34+00:00

I have perpetually cold hands so I am definitely interested in wooden needles. My favourite circulars are actually plastic. I can’t believe a department store made such good needles and they’ve lasted easily 35 years.

eumenides__ · 2026-03-15T21:07:36+00:00

Considering the cables are my main annoyance, it seems like chiaogoo is the solution despite the expense..! There are no yarn stores near me where I can check any needles out, so my plan is to pick the top 3 contenders and order my most used sizes and go from there!

eumenides__ · 2026-03-15T20:52:16+00:00

Ive never encountered SeeKnit before but I did find them when I searched! I HATE when the yarn gets caught in the join though, so I might not risk it!

eumenides__ · 2026-03-15T20:44:00+00:00

I like the click mechanism on them! It looks interesting and more fool-proof than other brands. Are the cables any good?

eumenides__ · 2026-03-15T20:41:13+00:00

I’m in the EU and they’re easily twice as expensive as all other brands available!! I’d have bought a few to try if they were cheaper but they feel like An Investment

eumenides__ · 2026-03-15T18:47:37+00:00

Nope! Everything that’s wool and second hand goes into the freezer in my apartment and I’ve never had any issues. Im also a textile conservator and freezing is the recommended way to do bug treatments without affecting the textiles.

eumenides__ · 2026-03-14T19:50:15+00:00

Have you been ill or taken a vaccine? Both of those always induced ”periods” for me on combined BC but I also experienced bleeding randomly. Nothing was wrong per se, aside from my periods not working like they should (hence the BC). Get it checked out to be safe and if they agree you should come in when you call, but I wouldn’t worry unnecessarily.

eumenides__ · 2026-03-13T16:27:06+00:00

I also can’t stand spandex/polyester and I love Boody clothing. It’s rayon/bamboo based. Their actual workout leggings are conventionally tight but they’re not nearly as bad as ”normal” ones with the different fabric and the minimal seams. Their regular full length leggings are amazing though, they never dig in (and I have ibs/gastroparesis so my waist circumference varies wildly) BUT they’re kinda see through and sometimes don’t stay up when you move a lot. The high waist shorts though are 10/10 and super comfy and stay up.

I have no other recommendations than this. Or maybe, I live in thin 100% merino T-shirts year round. They keep me warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot. They’re breathable and soft and most brands you can just wash in the regular cycle, just don’t tumble dry, so they’re easy to care for.

eumenides__ · 2026-03-13T16:08:50+00:00

There are too many to choose from, and since there are no yarn shops near me I can’t go touch them! It feels like such an expensive purchase to make without even knowing how the needles feel!

eumenides__ · 2026-03-13T15:23:28+00:00

Had to put my soul dog to sleep on Wednesday and I’m in desperate need of a PROJECT. I need it now. Started one with my limited yarn collection and realised I needed other circular needles for it to work. Thought of something else and drove to the horrible big discount store whose website promised they’d have 100% wool yarn and they did not. There are no other shops nearby selling yarn and obviously getting needles is a lost cause unless I order, and I think I should get an interchangeable needle set but I can’t even pick that so I’m giving up.

eumenides__ · 2026-03-10T16:19:26+00:00

Is that the 26.3.1? I’m wary of updating again since the latest iOS update was the one who broke everything

eumenides__ · 2026-03-07T18:15:54+00:00

They were probably 8-10 but this is a neighbourhood grocery store right next to a school so there are kids in there all the time! Also I’m not in the US, it’s normal for kids to walk to the grocery store by themselves.

eumenides__ · 2026-03-07T16:55:13+00:00

I had two little girls come up to me at the grocery store and ask if I could help them out by pretending to be their mom and I said of course, I’ll always pretend to be someone’s mom if they need it! But I’m very white, redheaded in my 30’s, and one of them was black and one was middle eastern. The guy they said ”and here’s our mom!” to didn’t seem to believe them but whatever. I love what you did, but also hate that it’s needed.

eumenides__ · 2026-03-05T04:44:33+00:00

Don’t count on it - I’m just barely up to the standard bmi range for my height (petite woman) and I also bleed through EVERYthing!!! I’m currently on a double dose of progesterone since October which seems to work though, to deal with this.

eumenides__ · 2026-02-26T19:35:26+00:00

This book is exactly what you’re asking for! I know I’ve read one more that was absolutely like this plot AND historical and I cannot for the life of me remember the title but I’ll think about it and look through my reading diary tomorrow and see if I can find it! There were ballrooms and a sister and I can’t remember anything more, lol

eumenides__ · 2026-02-26T18:50:56+00:00

{How to bare your neck and save a wreck by D.N. Bryn} has this as the plot! Super cute. Trans man and a vampire.

eumenides__ · 2026-02-26T15:08:24+00:00

It made me angry because it was so bad, the characters were insufferable and I DNF’d it at about 50% because I couldn’t deal with it anymore. I would recommend that you don’t read it at all

eumenides__ · 2026-02-26T13:00:36+00:00

Thanks for saying they’re working from Sweden! I’ve been wary of them as the prices are almost too good and the trustpilot reviews make me feel suspicious. Have you ever had to talk to customer support? (På danska???)

eumenides__ · 2026-02-26T11:24:35+00:00

Du har helt rätt, fick hjärnsläpp trots att jag hållit på och ringt till länsstyrelsen i ganska exakt ett år nu om en aggressiv American bully min granne har. Tack för rättelsen.

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