KNITPROZing: Knitting Pins: Single Ended: Set,Metal,Grey,silver,40cm

My wife is very satisfied with these

I only started knitting recently, and after being gifted a shorter pair to get started, I decided to buy a whole set of the 35cm needles.The pros:- The needles themselves have been comfortable to use, and I haven't had any instances of the stitches catching on the metal. The stitches slide easily off the ends, and while they felt a bit unwieldy than my 25cm pair to start, I've found that using longer needles have helped correct some of the initial issues I had with uneven and tight tension as a beginner.- They're a lot prettier to look at than basic metal needles. I'm not sure if the colours are to differentiate between sizes as some of the chunkier needles I got to supplement the set are in the same colour as some of the smaller ones, but it does make it a bit easier to remember which ones to use at a glance. I've already had someone asking about them to get their own!- The set includes (as far as I can see) a lot of commonly-used sizes, so would be good for someone who may have several projects on the go, or a beginner who wants to try knitting with a lot of different yarn weights/thicknesses who didn't get along with wooden or plastic needles.- The range has a lot of additional sizes, so if you do want to supplement the set with additional needle sizes that are just as pretty, the option is there.- Getting them as a set may save some money; I've seen the pairs individually cost anything from around £3.00 to £6.00 each depending on the size chosen, and there are eight pairs in this set.The cons:- The colour is a little easier to rub away than I would like, but part of it may be my initial way of knitting when I first started and it's inevitable the colour will wear down a little over time from normal friction.- They're a little easier to accidentally curve than I expected, especially in smaller sizes. Some may find this a problem, but I've found them fine so far.- More a criticism of Amazon here - After ordering, I found out I could have gotten them cheaper at several craft websites. If I had known this (and I hadn't have had a gift card balance) I would have bought them elsewhere. I'll be getting double-pointed and circular needles from another site in the future.- The case. It's a bit hard to get the needles out, and the case I received does not have a clear window. However, that's not the deal-breaker...it's the smell. Some have described the case smelling like chemicals, but to me, the second I opened the plastic, I was hit with an overwhelming smell of excrement that hasn't gone away. Even after airing out, and spraying with air-freshener and perfume, the stench still contaminates anything it touches and can be smelled from the other end of the room. I accidentally rested the case on a shirt that had been recently washed, and have had to wash it again. I picked up the case and had to scrub my hands immediately afterwards because it was all I could smell. Leave this in a house for too long, and I'm pretty sure it would lower the property value.Conclusion:Overall, I'm glad I started with the Zing needles and that I bought this set, and I would recommend them to anyone who wants a set of metal knitting needles for themselves, or wants to gift them to a keen knitter. That being said...if you value good-smelling things, or you're giving this as a present for someone you actually like, either add a separate case to your order and chuck this one to the deepest part of a bin as soon as you get the needles out, or if you can find a good sale, buy the pairs of needles separately with whichever case you want.

Love these knitting needles they are perfect for making baby blankets as they are longer than the other needles

I love these needles. I bought the 35cm set first and loved them so much I bought the 40cm set for when I have a large number of stitches on my needle.I will admit for me the 35cm are a very comfortable length to use the 40cm slightly long for me but better than struggling with too many stitches on a needle.You get a 3.5mm needle, instead of 3.25mm and 3.75mm. Not an issue for me as I tend to use a smaller needle than patterns state.I like the different colours and the wool slides nicely on and off needles.Have I said I love these!

Love the feel of these and so easy to knit with very good tips.

I was very disappointed when my order arrived.I ordered this item not only for the needles (which are great) but also for the transparent case, which I didn't receive.

I wanted a set of smaller needles and these are perfect for knitting for baby and infants

All round brilliant, in lovely case, no smell as suggested in previous reviews. Very happy 5*