Thanks for the input! I actually have a large number of Chiaogoos, and while I love them for lace knitting, the tips are too sharp for this project - I tried. I’m knitting 3 separate yarns here, and the Chiaogoos just split them apart. I also like the shorter 3.5” needles for the tight beginning of starting a hat crown-down.These are Lykke Cypras, which are interchangeable with Knit Picks/have the same cords. That said, I prefer the copper over aluminum. The copper doesn’t show up well in the video, but they are exceptionally smooth and warm to the touch.
There are knitting needles that are much less cumbersome. Maybe check out some knit piks or chiagoos. The way you srarted that hat is pretty
Thanks for the input! I actually have a large number of Chiaogoos, and while I love them for lace knitting, the tips are too sharp for this project - I tried. I’m knitting 3 separate yarns here, and the Chiaogoos just split them apart. I also like the shorter 3.5” needles for the tight beginning of starting a hat crown-down.These are Lykke Cypras, which are interchangeable with Knit Picks/have the same cords. That said, I prefer the copper over aluminum. The copper doesn’t show up well in the video, but they are exceptionally smooth and warm to the touch.