Knitted Dollhouse Book

General Knitting
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I just received my copy of this new book; the Knitted Dollhouse and it calls for size US 1 needles, which is smaller than I currently have in my stock.

Does anyone have recommendations on good needles in this size? It seems like they might snap easily if I get cheap ones.

Any help is appreciated!

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It really depends on what type of needles you like. Fixed cable, double pointed, single pointed.

I have several of the different types and prefer the Addi Lace needles when working the small sizes (fixed cable or interchangeable if you want to invest in a set … easier to hold on to if attached to a cable, for me.) Here is a link for some different types. I hope this helps.

https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/secure-html/onlineec/advancedProductSearch.asp?beginVal=1&pcID=22&orderID=2&attr54=US%201%20(2.25mm)

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Thanks for the recommendation. I know Addi’s are very highly recommended, so I was considering that.

Have you ever tried the Knitters Pride Karbonz line?

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I have not tried the Karbonz but I do own the Knitter’s Pride Melodies of Life"Zing" Interchangeable Needle Set and I absolutely love them.

Knitter’s Pride Melodies of Life"Zing" Interchangeable Needle Set-9 Pairs / 4 Cords/Accessories - Multi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6W5LIL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pw0tEbDPSV7RE

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Staci Perry has a nice comparison of Knitters Pride needles here, the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Also a more general comparison here. So many needle choices!

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Thanks Wycca! There’s just too many great choices out there!

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Thank you! That’s a great review!

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I’ve decided to go with Knitter’s Pride Zings. They just arrived in the mail and I love them already!

Thanks everyone for your recommendations!

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I have several needle sets. And the Zing are my absolute favs.

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I use my Zing tips a lot. They’re nicely in between the slick, pointy Nova Platina tips and the grabbier birch tips. For toys I’d go with my Nova Platina fixed circulars in the small sizes.

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They are so great! I am very happy with them!

I love your little mitered square too! Is it a blanket block?

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Agree completely! They are slicker than my current wood needles, which is really nice for a lot of projects.

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I’ve got some 1.5mm Karbonz, I like knitting with them but found the yarn starting to catch on the edges of the tips and a tip on one needle came off completely. Still waiting to be glued back on.

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A tip coming off should be covered by warranty so contact the vendor. Hopefully they’re authorized to do warranty coverage.

I got tired of trying to be sure of what size my sock needles are. I just bought more Zing skinny skewers when Handsome Fibers had 20% off. My usual for socks has been two at a time on magic loop but I need to do socks on separate needles for colorwork and now I know that the needles match in size because they’re the same color. The needles are beautiful and a joy to work with.

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Yes. I’m making the Hue Shift Afghan for my grandson. It’s a total of 100 squares.