Knitting Help - Addi FlexiFlips Overview
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- In this video I give you an overview of the new Addi FlexiFlips needles - both how to use them, and my opinion.
The sock I used for demonstration is my Loaded German Short Rows sock pattern:
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The sock yarn I used in the demonstration is by Turtlepurl, colorway Tangled Love:
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My needle gauge ring is by Malojos.
My nail polish is Gelish "Black Cherry Berry".
Hi, I'm the inventor of these needles ;) Thank you for the review. I'm a youtuber myself but follow your channel already for a long time ;) Thanks for the review. I always tell my followers just to try and to knit, the needles find their way in your hands, everybody is knitting differently. And you can not only use them for socks ;) you can also use them for Arms for top down knitting, cuffs, gauntlets and even baby and children hats. You can also use it as a needle for braids (is that the right word?) and I also use it to park my stitches when I knit thumbs.
What would be the best size for hats?
Thanks for creating these. I think the idea is brilliant.
I love my Addi Flexiflips. I had to order them from Germany and they are called Crazy Trios over there. They make sock knitting a breeze and I've also used them to make eyeglass cases (think tube socks for glasses) and several other small items. I had no problem using double pointed needles although I know a number of people who run screaming from them, but I much prefer the Flexis. They pretty much get out of the way and let you knit, which is the point, right? Thank you for the review!
I also purchased mine direct from Germany. Surprisingly, I paid less than what is being charged here in the states.
At some point in time can you do a tutorial on toes and heels with those??? Please and thank you.
I agree with your comment about supporting the local yarn shop. I've seen two close in the last year in the Seattle area and I'm sick over it. Buy online all you want, knitters, but who's going to be there to help you when you have knitting questions or problems with a project? One of the shops that closed helped me with magic loop, which I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Staci, thank you for the product review.
I work nights, so it's really difficult to go to my local yarn shop. Also, I am kind of terrified to even go into one of them, because they all sell yarn that I can't afford, and I feel like my anxiety would be super bad if anyone asked me if I was finding things okay. Maybe someday!
Also, until listening to Staci's podcast, I never imagined that a yarn shop would answer questions. I don't know why I thought they wouldn't, but I did. It never even occurred to me to go to a yarn shop to figure out an issue with a project. I usually just search online and if I can't find it I rip back and fix it, or just figure something out that will kind of work.
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I avoid seattle like the plague, and I know others feel similarly so perhaps that’s why they went under.
Hopefully they’ll pop back up somewhere other than king county!
I love yarn and fabric shops but they’re so hard to not buy everything! I feel like a kid in a candy shop!
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Grace Hill I love shopping at my LYS, but if I'm doing a big project, I'll buy my yarn online. Because bottom line, I'd rather pay $50 to make my sweater, instead of $100 and have more choices online than in the store. One of my LYSs literally charges $10 more for the same skein I can order online and free shipping. I'm all for supporting local businesses, but my purse doesn't always agree.
I'm not in Seattle anymore (up in Skagit Valley now). The only shop I'm aware of closing is Weaving Works. But theirs was kind of a unique situation (they had relocated from a really good location to a bad one that had logistical issues for many of its former customers). What other shop closed?
I used to live in Seattle and regularly visited all the shops there. Now, however, I'm a little too far away for that. But thankfully, there are enough shops up here to supply me with any kind of yarn I need. The Puget Sound region is a really good place for knitters to be.
Thanks for your demo of these Flexiflips, Staci. Your reviews are always so informational as well as practical in product use. Can't afford them right now but they look like something I'd like to try.
Good review and demo. These are an interesting concept, but until/unless the price comes down, just too expensive for a trial. (Lesson learned from past trials: Bought both 9-inch circulars and longer circs for magic loop, but found that I just didn't like them as much as DPNs. If it ain't broke, don't fix it! :-D )
Available at Stranded by the Sea yarn shop, Edmonds, Washington.
I really liked your review of the addi trio needles. I defiantly support the one remaining LYS in my area but they don’t carry addi products. When these needles first came out, I purchased my three sets, (varying sizes for socks and hats) directly from an addi dealer in Germany and paid $60, US$’s for all three, with shipping and handling. They recommended a video to view however, it was narrated only in German. Still, you did get a sense of how to use them via the hand motions. I have pretty large hands and find the needles a about a half inch too short for comfort. The one end tends to stick into the fleshy part of my palm therefore, I only knit with the turbo point so the blunt point is against my palm. Thanks for the review, I really found it informative.
Glad I tried these! I got the hang of them pretty quickly, and I'm loving them! I really like my EasyKnit 10" circs, but I think I'm converted. Especially since I can't seem to find the EasyKnit in 2.75mm. The price tag was keeping me away, but they're totally worth it.
Thank you for this very interesting review, Staci! I think I would love these a lot, and I believe they would probably make my sock knitting faster. As far as supporting our local yarn shops, I would love to do that; however, I'm a near-shut-in, not getting out much due to health issues. I never know when I'm going to be feeling up to venturing out, so I have resorted to almost strictly online buying. I will keep my eye out on those Etsy shops that are selling them for availability in my go-to size. Etsy shops are small businesses, too, so it's almost like supporting LYS's.
I am not a fan of magic loop. I love my dpns. I also love my 9", 10", 11" circs . The new addi flexi flips are great! Yes, you can live without them, but I really enjoy them and have a few different sizes. Great for socks, and wee things.
I work at a local yarn shop, Vineyard Knitworks, and we just starting carrying these needles. We also have them available on our website, www.vineyardknitworksmv.com
After watching your video I can much better explain the benefits of these needles to our customers. I love all your videos. Thanks!!
I ended up ordering mine from Holst Garn in Denmark as I was placing an order for yarn, they came in a box. I paid about US$ 20.00. Just checked an they have them discounted 15% so US$17.79 right now. Like one of the other comments, wish the cord was a bit longer and I have problems holding those tiny needles, also why I'm not a fan of the 9 inch circulars. Hard to knit for any length of time when your hands keep cramping up but that is me. Would be good for plane knitting.
These also work well for stranded mittens, especially in small sizes. Not having the loop helps when you are already juggling more than one strand of yarn and working a chart. I like to use 8-9 inch circulars but they are too small for toddler-sized stranded mittens. The Flips worked great for that!
I totally agree on the ease compared to magic loop after a few rows. My first set has been sitting for months-just never tried them. Now I’m ordering two more sizes! Love the option of two different points also. Thanks for helpful video!!
Hello Staci! I've never knit sox before, and I was curious about your fingering and DK needle sizes, so I can find the Flexi-tips in those sizes! As you said, to try many sizes would get expensive! I've never worn hand knitted sox... I'm eager to try!
Different sock patterns use different needle sizes...but usually 2.5mm and 2.75mm are good standard sizes if you're knitting with sock yarn.
@@verypinkknits thank you Staci. I've ordered a 2.75mm bamboo set (I still drop stitches a lot on metal needles) from my LYS. I tend to knit a bit tight. Can't wait to try!
The sizes of the Addi Flexiflips seems to be different. A size 1 is a 2.5 mm for these. If I usually use a 2.25 mm for socks, which Addi Flexiflips size would I order?
I would go by the millimeters - different brands measure the US sizes differently. If you normally use 2.25mm, I'm sure that would be fine.
Those are some pretty cool needles and I see the advantages. My only objection is ... I love knitting 2 socks at a time because that ensures I get both socks knitted!! Thanks for the overview. I might want to add a couple sets to my slowly growing collection. I think they would be great for knitting baby sweater sleeves!!
Thanks for the video, Staci. What two sizes did you buy? Seems like losing all the cording of magic loop knitting and not getting confused after putting your knitting down are two major pluses for these. Just maybe I can be successful at and enjoy knitting socks .... might give these a try!
Well!!! I'm so excited to say my hubby gave these to me for Christmas! EVERY SIZE! I'm in heaven!
You are one of the fastest knitters "throwing" I have ever seen, and with even tension,
I actually scored a set but haven’t even tried them yet for socks, because I’ve been on an epic quest to find my go-to sock methods. These Flip needles won’t work for two-at-a-time knitting, I guess......and that’s what I’m in love with right now. Thanks for the thorough demo and review. So helpful, as always!
Thanks for this video! I just finished my "test" of my flexiflips. I agree with everything you said but the problem I found is reading and working patterns written for dpn. It takes some time to rethink the pattern. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Thank you for this great demo. My first effort did not go well. This will help. But I am wondering if you might know how these will work with mitts. I don't really knit socks.
Thanks for the demo Staci. Just wanted to point out that here in the UK they go by the name of Addi CraSytrio rather than Flexiflips & they appear to be widely available online. I am sorely tempted as I do prefer dpns to Magic Loop although I am just enjoying knitting my first pair of two together Magic Loop socks (I suffer from incurable second sock syndrome 😏)
Here is an update....just in the middle of knitting your Sawdl Welsh Heel socks using these needles & am loving them, comfortable to use & don't get in the way like dpns. They really are a nice compromise between dpns & magic loop. Only downside is having to knit one sock at a time!
Btw, just today came across some needles called Neko Bendy needles www.deramores.com/products/neko-double-pointed-bendy-needles which seem somewhat similar (& a lot cheaper!) Have you seen these?
Love you videos. You are right. I just ordered them, can't wait to get them. I have being knitting for 60 yrs and you are still teaching me new things. Thanks
How do you feel about these vs 9” circulars. I am a huge fan of my 9 inchers, and wonder if there is an advantage to these instead... thoughts???
The FlexiFlips needles are longer, and a bit easier to hang on to. But I like both 9" circs and FlexiFlips, just another option.
Thank you for the great tutorial! I learned more from yours than the one by Addi. I can't wait to try them. I purchased mine at Yarnivore in San Antonio, TX during the yarn crawl. They were low on sizes at the time, but I managed to get the last set in the size I wanted.
Great video. I ordered some Denise interchangeable flex double pointed needles. 3 8.5" Size US 7/ 4,5mm. After seeing this I can't wait to see how well these work,
I've had these for a few months now and I think they're great!mI have 2 sets, one is sock size and one is larger for finishing hats and such!mI really prefer the sharper needle! Thanks for Sharing! I do agree that everyone should give them a chance and practice with them,
You demonstrated the way to knit with them perfectly and I feel that with the 2 sets that I purchased, I made a nice investment for what use I'll be getting out of them!
Oh! These are very intriguing! I’ve never knit socks mostly because I’m not a huge fan of magic loop or DPNs! I’ll have to find these somewhere and see how I feel about them! They’d also probably be good for sweater sleeves! Thanks for the awesome review!
I really like how these seem to work as I do not enjoy Magic Loop at all. I find it a pain to constantly need to pull the cord & slide things this way & that way. I want to make the stitches, not keep playing around the needles & have to set up each row.
However, that said, the cost would be higher for me as when I make socks, (rarely), I like to have 2 identical sets of needles (DNP) so that I can work on both socks at the same time, working a row on one, repeat same row on second, etc... So I would want 2 sets.
I love this kind of needles especially for socks, and I even use for kid hats, however stitches at the end of needles kept coming out, so I cut piece of erase for the end of needles to stop stitches from coming out. this type of needles are way easier on my hands, much smoother to knit. It s much faster to knit as well. I bought them from yarn store after I asked them to order for me, and I told them about how I felt about this. I bought two sizes which I often used for socks, and hats. For adult hats, I had to use pieces (stopper, whatever it is called) to prevent stitches from coming out. it is also quicker to knit. VERY VERY comfortable to knit. Bonus is that I don't have to change needles at the end of hat. Caution: at first, it is awkward to knit, but once get used to it, it s quicker and very addictive! I even used 9" needles (harder on hands due to "tight space") I tried many different needles for sock, and hats. This needles are the best because of hands.
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Knitapestry in Waldwick NJ (201)-857-8310 has a bunch: right now US sizes 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, & 1. More sizes coming this week.
Thanks - great video. Agree that I didn't like the first few rows - now I love them. We've just begun to stock them in The Constant Knitter yarnshop here in Dublin ! We had to wait for months though to get them.
Also, for peeps in the Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) area, Wool Tyme carries the FlexiFlips, even the newer bamboo ones. wool-tyme.com/products/addi-flexiflips
thanks so much for sharing this demonstration...it's very useful. I was taught to knit 2 socks at a time on looooong Magic Loop needles and I, too, dislike all that long cord. I'm going to order some - just need to go check out my "normal" sock knitting needle sizes - it's been ages since I knit socks. Thanks again. Yours in Gratitude
Thank you for the review. Magic loop is not for me and all the socks I’ve knit are on dpn’s and have no complaints. I’ve watched your 9inch circular review a few times and appreciate all the info you put together. If you had to choose between your favorite 9 in circular and the FlexiFlips which would you choose and why? Really value your input and experience - after I learned the the knit and purl stitches your videos did the rest!
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Love my local yarn shop, shout out to The Sow’s Ear!,
For anyone who wants to get those needles, go over to Amazon.co.uk, and you will find that they have plenty there to sell!!
That is where I got mine
Hello
I got my Addi Flexiflips from Herrschners on there web site. I love mine.
Great to hold.
Enjoy
I’ve also used these for decreasing a hat and found them more enjoyable than dpns
Thanks for sharing
I can see myself using those for knitting sweater sleeves. I like magic loop because I don't have many DPN's, but I agree, the pulling cords and flopping ends are so annoying.
Oi vey! thinking of buying but here in Australia they are $45 dollars! Staci I know this video is old but you are my go to if I want frank honest advice and how to do things! thank you for what you do!
I appreciate your review of the Flexi-Flips.
Years ago I learned to knit socks on DPNs and when I learned, the teacher said to avoid 2nd sock syndrome she had 2 sets of DPNs and would go back and forth on each set. For example she would cast on and knit the cuff then cast on and knit the cuff on the 2nd set, etc. I would have to buy 2 sets of Flexi-Flips $$$.
I learned Magic Loop and have done 2 at a time but it's not my favorite. The loops are annoying. I guess everyone has to pick their favorite sock method.
I'm glad you did a review on them; thank you!
I normally do Magic Loop for socks (and hats) and the ladders can be quite annoying. I was impressed that the ladder on your sock demo was very minimal, but I didn't like the sound of a set being so expensive.
Cricket Cove in New Brunswick Canada carries these! I believe they can be found at all locations. www.cricketcove.com/
Thank you so much for this review! I have the same issue with the cord when doing magic loop but I prefer it to using DPNs...perhaps this is the way to go!
Ladder down the work? Whenever I use double pointed needles I can always tell all the way down through the work where my needles of them so I try and at least rotate or switch around where they are placed because it’s obvious… Why? Doesn’t matter what I do with my tension I can always seem to see it
I need a cast on tutorial!
I can’t figure out how to start a purl row!! I always get a yarn over. I can purl after a knit but can’t figure out how to start a row in purl without getting a y/o. Can you help? I can’t find any video with a purl to start a row.
Thank you 😊
Thanks for this! I've just started using a set and wondering if I would ever get the hang of them. But I will now stick with it for a bit longer and see!
I wish there were a yarn shop local to me. Everything is 15 to 30 miles away. Can you do a tutorial on how you knit with the needles when knitting socks
aha, I think I have it. I was told to put the stitches on the BACK needle on the cable when I started knitting on the next needle. This means the stitch is smaller in diameter as it's on the CORD, not on the needle. I'm going to start the next needle with the yarn on the needle, not the cord. Yay
Thank you so much for the demo. I've been wondering about these needles they look fabulous and your knitting is seamless, (as always) I don't need a set, but I want a set. Just one more thing to love about knitting.
Can your show be put back on TV? Maybe on Create station? HGTV used to be my favorite with all the craft, sewing, knitting, crochet shows but now everything is all about building, (which I do but come on), remodeling, etc... Enough!! I also love PBS when they have the craft, quilting, etc. shows on. I don't care where they put your show. I just want it back on TV.… Tell the stations I'm begging!!! Thank you for your videos. It fills in the TV gab for me. You are the best!!
I don't know what you mean by "back" on tv, I have always only been on TH-cam. I have been approached by DIY channel for a show, but I can reach more people (and reach with help WHEN you need it for your knitting) on TH-cam. It's a better platform for me, I'm always accessible here, 24 hours a day, no subscription necessary.
Thanks, for a really good demonstration... What about hat knitting? I never knit socks...and don’t plan to do so... but, .ll I do knit lots of charity hYs... I don’t care for Magic Loop knitting, so I end up with DPN’s, in my very small hands... It’s a struggle... These new needles look great, but I could only afford one...or at the most...two sets of them... What’s a girl to do.
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I actually got these for hats as I have only done a couple sets of socks. They work very well. Fewer points to wrangle and very little laddering effect. I prefer the pointier ends as I like to do lace patterns. That said, I may go back and try socks again. :)
Thanks for this very thorough review, especially the part about avoiding ladders. I've been intrigued by these for a long time and finally caved and ordered a set today (size 0). My preferred sock heel is the Fleegle, and on magic loop I end up with ladders because when you're done doing the increases, the heel side of the needle ends up having almost twice as many stitches as the instep, which causes a lot of stretching at the sides. I'm hoping the Flexiflips help with this. Thanks for all the videos and podcasts you do!
i know it's a year later so you probably won't see this but just in case.....I learned only magic loop circular knitting and from youtube videos a couple of years ago. at one point i saw that you can just move some of those extra stitches onto the other side by bending the cable like you do to get started on your cast on. if the stitches are within markers it's okay, you still have your markers and you knit however many are on the front needle and the last few within the marker when you move onto the back needle :) I'd love to try the flexiflips but i don't make thin socks or mittens since it gets freezing here in upstate NY :( I'm dying to use these for fun :)
I'm very late to the party, just heard about these. First thing I did was check your channel for a demo, as I find your videos so clear, concise and relaxing.
Do they come bamboo or wood? I’m not really a fan of metal needles but would love to try these.
$25? Wow that’s cheap! $40 here in OZ
Thanks for the tutorial on how to use them. I see that the Hiya Hiya come in 3 different sizes (5", 6", 8") which one would you recommend?
It's really a personal preference - I always choose the longest.
Very helpful, thank you:)
I do 2ATTU, so I don't guess these would be much use to me, right? Of maybe you know a trick that I haven't dreamed up?
Right, these needles don't accommodate enough stitches for two socks at the same time.
I have a set of these and think I would have like them better had the cord in the middle been a little bit longer. (Maybe another each??) Your thoughts please??
Mary Adams - we discussed this in our knitting group, too. Why on earth are the cables so short? Knitting a sock with fingering weight yarn is [almost] no issue...until you want to make socks with heel flaps or fleegle heel. Then you realize that they are too short. As for bigger sizes for thicker yarn - there's not enough room to fit enough stitches on there to make a hat or knit a sleeve in dk worsted or aran weight...
I wonder which you like between the Addi 9" sock needle where one needle tip is longer and the Flexi-Flips, which you prefer? I tried a 9" sock needle by Clover and it was so hard for me. My hands used to have terrible arthritis and via diet, my hands are pain-free most of the time. But the Clovers made my hands go numb. That is not pain but I could not work more than 3-4" and had to put them down.
I am into the sock thing, I had my lace bug and now it is socks. Love your reviews -- most helpful -- best knitting teacher on TH-cam.
A really angry stitch. I love it! I wish you would have said exactly which sizes you bought. What do you do when the ribbing should be knit on a size smaller than the needle size you use for the body?
I use 2.5mm and 2.75mm primarily for socks. I never switch to a smaller size for ribbing in socks.
Thank you for the demo review. I got a pair and finished my first FlexiFlip sock this afternoon with a sock inspired by Rose City Rollers. I love these needles! There were some issues, of course. I prefer a toe-up, and I just couldn't get my cast on to work. So I went top down. Everything I've read says you can't do a gusset/heel flap with these needles. So I used Priscilla Wild's heel. I opted for a 2X2 rib for the insole with a stockinette sole. And because I really love it, I used a star toe. I had no problems with laddering; I know that's a concern for many. The biggest problem was I kept dropping the empty needle in the beginning. Of course, that meant my exercise routine went beyond chasing after and picking up stitch markets that flew off the projects to bending down and picking up a needle. Oh, that's Tofutsies yarn
A useful video. I have found difficulty in using them, but bending the back needle will probably help knitting around the “corner “ of the round. Thanks, Mary (UK)
The FlexiFlips2--squared tips--are even more expensive. They got rave reviews, though, so I bought one set. I will be using them on my sleeves. If I really really like them, I'll get other sizes, tbd. Thanks for your review!
What sizes have you bought for yourself?
Here is the link: yarningforyou.com/retail-store
I bought in a US 6 & US 2. I'm using the 6's for gauntlets and will use the 2's for socks. Magic loop did NOT work for me...holding the working yarn with my left hand wasn't conducive for magic loop. So far, works very well with the gauntlets and less cumbersome than dpns.
The Yarn Barn in Lawrence Kansas sells flexiflips
Yarning for Ewe located here in Atlanta, GA carries the FlexiFlips. You can order from their website as well yarningforewe.net. I have the US 3 but have yet to try them. Not a huge fan of DPNs because the needles get a bit fiddly. Magic Loop is okay. I love my 10" circular Addi Easy Knits. Hopefully these FlexiFlips will work out for me.
Stacy- are these only for socks or can they be used for hats, sleeves or other small circumference projects? Or, a better way to ask is what is the limit of stitches you can cast on? You may have said this earlier, but it is "crazy time at home." Thanks
You can use these for any small-circumference knitting that is "sock sized"...the actual cast-on number will depend on your gauge.
Loved the video! I basically watched this as the delivery of my needles we’re headed my way😂😂 After using them for a few days I wanted to come back and say that one of the differences I noticed with the FlexiFlips Squared long is that one side of each of the needles has got BUMPY bumps and one side is less extreme bumps! The pointed tips are perfect for sock yarn! I have tried to knit socks all the ways possible and before these, the ONLY WAY I could knit socks without laddering was to use DPNs since exactly like you say, I can pull the yarn tight against a needle! These are perfection and I am just sad I didn’t know about them before I invested in 9” circular needles AND the red lace minis from Chaigoo which I forced myself to learn to use but it was really hurting my hands to do so. Anyways, Love the videos and tutorials. ❤ from MN
I found them well stocked at Vicky's shop in Columbia MO while visiting Dad. I think it's Castaway yarn shop? Great place, lovely owner (Vicky)and knitters hanging around.
I like them for small work, like mitts or as Staci says, socks. Magic loop drives me crazy; I don't know why but I can't stand it. These Addi are fast/slick, good tension, a little less fussy than 4 little dpn's at a time.
I keep my one set (us 1) in the tube, they don't stash well in my chia goo circulars kit. They were expensive, so I like to see them in their 'expensive' little tube 😃
Our fabulous local shop in Ft. Collins, Colorado carries them. Go to: www.mysisterknits.com. Even just viewing the shop online shows you the remarkable beauty of the shop.
Just ordered these from my nearest LYS in Guthrie Oklahoma (I live almost 100 miles south) If you're having trouble finding them in stock, please contact Sealed With a Kiss in Guthrie Oklahoma. She does online orders too :) Just trying to help. No affiliation to the shop.
I'm finding there is still a latter along the sides where the stitch is wider. Dunno how to fix that, any suggestions? Love them overall!
This video might help you: th-cam.com/video/K-J4fo5fDjI/w-d-xo.html
Hi...I use straight, circular and DPNs. Pls tell me your thoughts ref DPNs and these new needles. Since I have RA and OA in my left hand, I am always searching for a comfortable set of needles. Thanks....
I LOVE my Addi FlexiFlips! I’m never going back to Magic Loop!
These are EXACTLY what I need. I am a die-hard 9" circular girl. I hate magic loop and dpn but I want to knit baby socks (too small for my beloved circs) for my new granddaughter-to-be. I think these will be perfect! Come to think of it, thumbs of socks should be much easier too...
i'm curious, would you ever completely replace dpn's with flexi flips for knitting socks? (they're called CraSy Trio here, and the're not as expensive as in the USA, about 15 euros per set)
I went to Holst Garn and ordered 2 sets. 2.75 & 3.0 mm and they have them for 15% off so each set only cost $14.23 and shipping from Denmark plus tax was only $8.23. Great deal. !!!!!
Thanks for the tutorial
I just got a set of for socks
Thank you Staci, I really appreciate the Product overview. I am having a problem with the Magic Loop Method with the Needles i am using, aggrivating. Think I will buy a set of these. And I am not knitting my socks anymore because of the cord not second sock syndrome.
Recently read about these needles on Ravelry. Glad to see your video. I’m going to try and find the needles. Love the basenji stuff (and your pendant), BTW.
Thank you for the great overview. I’ve made 3 baby hats on Flexi Flips and love them. I am trying to track down how to cast on (Judy’s Magic Cast on) for toe-up socks. Can you recommend any more detailed videos on toe-up socks using flexi flips?
I purchased a set. I've been trying to knit comfortably with them for weeks. They don't work at all with my style of knitting, which I've tried hard to accommodate to the FlexiFlips. In fact they slow down my knitting and give me hand cramps. I've thrown in the towel and returned to using DPNs. Since I don't have laddering issues with DPNs and I knit much faster on them, there's no point in continuing to struggle with FlexiFlips. I was curious so I bought a set. My questions have been answered.
I've been lending my FlexiFlips to knitters in my weekly knitting group, and so far none of them has fallen madly in love with these needles (comments have ranged from "nah" to "that's really different").
I think FlexiFlips are probably better for some knitting styles than others (the Continental knitters who tried them liked the FlexiFlips a little better than the ones who knit English style).
If you're on a tight budget (as some of us knitters are), borrow and try before you buy because they're too expensive to become throwaway items.
I just bought my flips today at a yarn shop in Vermont. The name of the shop is Green Mountain Fibers in Rutland Vermont. She had many sizes of the flips. She has a website green mountain fibers.com. You could ask if she takes online orders.. good luck. I haven’t tried my yet
I couldn't find sizes I wanted at my LYS, so I ended up ordering them online and had to wait about 2 months to get them. I only paid $38 for the 2 sets! My LYS didn't get them till after I already had the ones I ordered. Haven't tried them yet, because I didn't want to switch from magic loop to the Flips. I find that if I switch to a different needle, my gauge changes. Next socks I make will be on the FlexiFlips.
These are really cool! I use dpns a lot but they aren't my favourite...they are fussy...and magic loop doesn't work for my brain...lol! I knit a lot of baby items and work night shifts in my hospital unit (12 hour shifts = a lot of finished projects!) and of course I knit for as many of those hours as possible. I find the aluminum dpns are actually quite noisy (for night time work knitting! ) and I don't like bamboo dps because the baby yarn doesn't slip as nicely...also I've got serious butterfingers and am constantly dropping the loose needle and that usually leads to a few quiet not so favourable words whispered under one's breath. Ha!
I am definitely going to hunt some of these down!! As the official unit knitter, I'm constantly knitting baby items (the baby onslaught is just incredible these days!) and am tired of fighting and fussing with dpns at work!! Thanks Staci!!!
In Hastings, Nebraska a shop downtown called The Plum Nelly sells these. I picked up my set there. Gotta support your LYS.
Just received my CraSyTrio's.I ordered them after watching your overview.I live in the uk and am lucky because my 2.5 needles were easy to order and were shipped the following day.
I love my other Addi's and my Short Lace interchangeable set.I do not like magic loop it is too fiddly for me and dpn's leave a ladder in my socks,so I use 2.5mm 30cm circulars but these needles look ideal for everything including sock toes when my circulars get too long and I have to resort to dpn's.I shall maybe buy one more size in the future.Thank you for a great overview.
Thank you for this review!
I purchased a set a while ago and couldn't wait for them to arrive! Boy, was I in for a disappointment...maybe I should have tried to knit an inch too, but I just didn't have the patience. I found them to be awkward and it seemed the tips were somehow constantly in the way. Nah, I prefer my DPNs or circs for sock knitting...