Clover Takumi Combo Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needles

I'd been on the fence for a while whether or not to purchase an entire set of interchangeable needles, but I finally took the plunge when I read some reviews on Ravelry and also realized that I'd spend a lot more on all these needles separately. Even though I have a few sizes of other brands' interchangeables, I was never happy enough with the quality to splurge on their whole sets (which are less expensive than this set). However, I own enough Clover Takumi bamboo needles (fixed circular and straight) that I had some expectation of the quality. For the record, I really do like Clover bamboo needles (and bamboo/wooden needles in general), so yes, I'll admit my bias here! :) So far I am thrilled with this set. For less than $100, I have 60 different needle size combinations (5 cable lengths and 12 needle sizes). The cables are not stiff and have very little memory right out the package, unlike many cables and some of Clover's fixed circular cables in particular. The needles are "grabbier" than my other Clover needles (I had read recently that Clover made some changes to their bamboos but I am not sure if this is one of them), which I like since I knit a lot of lace. They are pointy enough to accommodate finer yarns as well. The joins are smooth and I've had no issues with snagging or loosening so far, and even though there are no tightening tools, the screws look well-made enough that I can tighten them with ease. The case is nice and compact, and the cables can be wound up easily to put in the little vinyl envelope with no problems. The danger with this is that I might just take the whole set with me while traveling, in case I find some yarn I want to try out! I haven't used all of these needles yet, but assuming the rest of this set is as good, I might just destash some of the hodgepodge collection of circulars I have. Some caveats: Not the best option for those who like slicker needles. No end caps are included, like some other sets have (if you want to make a long straight needle or use the cables as stitch holders). There are no tools (like cable keys) to help with tightening the screws at the join.

For an avid knitter, it's totally worth the investment. Years ago, when I was a brand new baby knitter, a friend was raving about his new circular needle set, and how it virtually replaced every other needle in his craft stash. I looked at sets, but balked at the cost. I wonder how much money I would have saved over the years if I had bought one of these sets then, rather than just buying the needles I needed for any given project. Seriously. I haven't touched my roll of needles since buying this. You can knit flat or in the round, from the biggest projects to the tiniest. It even replaces double pointed needles if you use the "magic loop" technique! (I learned it from YouTube.) Any circular needle set of decent quality will fill a similar role in a knitter's life, and whether this one is best for you is a matter of preference. If you're going to invest in an expensive set, it should definitely be your favorite needle style. Some people prefer metal, some prefer wood, and a few even prefer plastic, and there are sets out there that will meet your needs. Personally, bamboo is my absolute favorite material for knitting needles, because they slide easily when I want them to, and hang onto the yarn when I don't. It's one of the only circular sets like this I've found that's bamboo, and the only one with so many options. Quality wise, it's great. The needles are smooth, comfortable, and screwing them into the cables is a snap. The cables are a little stiff at first, but loosen up pretty quickly. I've yet to experience the cable coming loose from the needle, and I've done about five projects since getting this set. Everything and then some fits very well into the case, which seems quite sturdy. The pocket has room for extras you might need as well. I've added things like cable needles, a measuring tape, and even a small pair of scissors, and it all fits comfortably with room to spare. I love having basically everything I need for virtually any project all in a compact zippered package, just add yarn and a pattern!

I just ordered my second set because I have many projects going at same time ! I love the feel of the bamboo & the tips are sharp and easy to pick up stitches. You will not regret getting this especially if you are a new knitter because you can change needle size to do a swatch and knit from either end !! These are the best and this is the best price !! Happy Knitting 🧶 🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶🧶

I first purchased a cheaper set because I am still learning, and the first time I tried attaching the cables, the needle broke from its attachment point. They say buy once, cry once for a reason! This set is very high quality and a huge upgrade to the $40 one I bought first. The screw-in attachment points are very smooth and do not come loose. The cables swivel, which is my preference. This set comes with more sizes than the $40 one I purchased first. It skips the 7mm size, but I will buy it separately from this brand now that I know how nice these needles are.

I've known the Clover brand to have quality items so I decided to splurge and get this set. I have been using it for eight months and there are some things that made me deduct one star. The bamboo tips are smooth and strong. I mainly use the smallest needles in the set and there have been times when I wonder whether they will break but so far they have done their job. I try to screw on the tips tightly but every once in awhile they manage to work their way loose so that makes for nervous knitting and I keep twisting the tips tight whether they need it or not. There is a microscopic black O-ring at the threaded end which often starts to work its way off while in storage so I wonder if it is an essential piece to hold things together. There have been times when it felt like my yarn was catching a bit at the joining but it is not a big deal. The markings on the needles are very faint and I have to use a magnifying glass most of the time to see the sizes. It's nice that a case is provided but it is bulky, stiff and heavy. There are no markings on the needle slots in the case. I have since purchased a Chiaogoo needle set and I love the case. I have transferred the Clover needle set to live with the Chiaogoo set since everything fits into the Chiaogoo case which has enough room for a couple dozen needle pairs. And the needle sizes are marked in the case- hooray!

I've been using this set for a couple of years now and I just realized they've replaced all my other needles. And I LOVE them. So I figured I'd write a review. So first of all, the benefits of an interchangeable circular set: It seems like an expensive set BUT 1. with 5 different cable lengths you'd have to buy 5 full sets of circular needles to get the same versatility. 2. any job you can do with straight needles you can do with circular needles 3. any job you can do with double pointed needles you can do with circular needles (using the magic loop method. See one of many videos on you tube. It's very easy) 4. you can switch out either the needles or the cord on the fly very easily 5. if you're making a hat or something else that calls for a switch from circular needles to double points for the decreases, you can use the magic loop method and not have to switch them out. 6. it's much easier to get your project into a knitting bag without points sticking out all over Now granted I haven't tested out all of the interchangeable sets out there and I'm not an expert knitter but I'll address some of the features. 1. organization: the case is very nice, it holds all the needles perfectly in their spot and has a little plastic envelope with several pockets for all the cords so they're very easy to find. The case is also light and thin so easy to carry or store. 2. the case is stiff so you don't have to worry about your needles getting broken if you shove it somewhere. 3. the needles are very smooth, much nicer than the other bamboo needles I have 4. the cords are very easy to screw on, as the metal bit spins independently of the cord, so you don't have to twist the cord or needle to change them out (very useful if you're switching parts in the middle of a project) 5. the transition from cord to needles is very smooth in my opinion. 6. the only flaw I've noticed is they do unscrew a bit once in a while, but there's plenty of threading so you're likely to catch it way before it actually comes apart. I've never had the cord actually detach during a project or even come close.

I love them, nice and grippy.

I'm a beginning knitter, maybe advanced beginner at this point, and have landed on Clovers as my favorite knitting needles. Working with wood or bamboo is part of my knitting mojo, as I knit largely as a means of relaxation. (I see why serious knitters might like their super smooth Addis, but the click of metal needles is not what I'm looking for.) I've already acquired a number of cables and needles that go with this, so I'm getting duplicates by getting this set, though now I have the holes filled in. But I've already become someone who has multiple projects going at once, and I'm always swapping paused projects around to get to their needles or cords. So when the price dropped for this set, it was time to buy. (The price goes up and down, like many things on Amazon.) FYI: make sure you know that the lengths of the cables include the lengths of the attached needles. 18 inches is the shortest, and the cable for that is about 9 inches long. Pros: 1. I've tried a few different brands of bamboo needles, and Clovers are my favorite. Among the things to think about is how sharp the points are, and I guess I don't like them that sharp. (E.g., I don't like my ChaiGoo's because they are too pointy for me.) 2. Of course, I'm in deep at this point, but I do like this system. I haven't yet knit on anything smaller than 5's, but I've used up to size 15's, and it's all good. 3. Having them all in a case is nice, although there's no easy way to pile my duplicates in here. I'm cool with that. When I'm working on a project, I pile a set of needles (e.g., circulars and DPNs) into a little bag anyway. 4. But I was having a hard time knowing a good way to store the cables, and this will be a nice place to keep those where I can easily find them. Cons: 1. I do find that they start to come unscrewed while I'm working sometimes, but I'm getting used to checking it and it doesn't seem like a big deal. I know the knitters pride sets have a little key for tightening... I don't know if this means they're less likely to come unscrewed. Me, I would tend to lose the little key, and I don't think I would appreciate having to dig it out, so I prefer this system. 2. It's true that bamboo or wooden needles have a bit of friction that metal needles don't have. it's not like splinters; just a bit more resistance to the yarn sliding over the needles. Again, I am fine with this. 3. I find that bamboo accumulates little dinks over time as well. Anyway, I knew what I was getting into when I got this, since I have gotten the other pieces here and there. And I like having this set.

Daughter in law loves this

As a beginner knitter, I was hesitant to buy this item because the cost of them was so tremendously high... I had been eyeing the cheaper no-name versions of them but was skeptical and was extremely pleased that I decided to buy this product! I first started knitting with long metal straight needles, so adjusting to these were a challenge at first. I was worried that these wooden needles would be too short and also would have too much resistance when sliding off the stitches. As someone with rather small hands, I found the needles to just fit nicely in my hands. Unlike metal needles, there is some resistance when sliding off the stitches but not dramatically so! I'm happy to report that this has caused me to drop no stitches in comparison to metal needles which made me drop at least one stitch every round... The plastic cords seem nicely built. They are thin (so that they would fit the thinnest needle) but they are flexible and don't crease. I found that they do screw on quite nicely and snuggly. I have not had an instance where they came apart from my needles. The casing for the needles are nice, however, I found that the elastic that is holding down the needles to be too tight. I had to pry the needles out of the elastic holder which left a mark on the casing. Overall, I don't mind at all. The case does it's job; holding and protecting the needles. Overall, I would definitely recommend this product. Yes it is superbly pricey, but think about it as an investment for the long run. Happy knitting!

I absolutely love these. Very easy to use just make sure that you are careful to tighten them but not over tighten. I was using standard needles before buying these and I noticed I was get a repetitive strain. Since using these I haven’t had that problem at all.

匠が好きで愛用しています。JPサイズじゃ無いのが欲しくて購入しましたが一般の匠の方が使いやすいです。海外規格とは違うのか？

Easy to knit with, good quality needles