addiCraSyTrio testing

I received the newsletter from Artyarn the other day advertising these new addi knitting needles.

For someone who loves knitting socks, I always look for alternatives that make life easier.

They looked interesting enough for me to buy one set. The 2.5mm wasn't in stock so I went for the 2.75mm.

They arrived very quickly!

This morning I thought I give them a try.

Casting on: no problem.

First round: A bit fiddly.

After about 1cm of knitting, it does get easier.

In the beginning, I was trying to figure out where to hold the loose ends so it felt comfortable.

I guess it'll take half a sock to get really used to them.

Mind you maybe I didn't choose the best yarn to start with. The cotton stretch isn't the smoothest to knit with any needle.

I am sure other sock wool works better.

Fazit: They are very light, feel smooth and make a good set of knitting needles to travel with. But you will have to get used to them, especially how to hold them.

For myself, I will get a set of 2.5mm and a set of 3mm.

Just a quick update

I am terribly behind with posting new stuff. The reason is i was rather busy with eBaying the last couple of months and i just didn't find the time or energy to update the blog.

I have finished quite a lot of new items, i need to take pictures and post here.

At the moment i have a crochet top on the go.

I think i mentioned this before i am not a keen crocheter but sometimes when i see something i like i can overcome this "i don't really like crocheting" feeling.

I started the model Kos out of  the Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 53

I had 500g of Red Heart Cotton Mix which works fine but i have to use a crochet hook 3.5 to get it about the same size.

Anyway i have just simple aluminium hooks and they have started to hurt my hand because i hold them like knitting needles not like a pencil. I never could manage to crochet that way. It goes against my hand in a way.

So i was looking for some more suitable crochet hooks for my way of holding. And i have found some.

addi-Swing

I have ordered a few sizes and i hope they will be much more comfortable.

For my followers from the UK i found them at Woolstack for £6.50 each.