Acrylic Knitting Needles – Complete Buying Guide & Reviews

When you think of “acrylic,” you might think of the synthetic yarn. You can get acrylic needles too!

In this post, I review the best acrylic knitting needles.

Acrylic, is transparent plastic, shatter-free and cheap.

These needles are smooth, lightweight, and colorful.

I reviewed and updated this post on August 30, 2022.

Table Of Contents

• Acrylic Interchangeable Knitting Needles
• Acrylic Circular Knitting Needles
• Acrylic Double Pointed Knitting Needles
• Acrylic Single Pointed Knitting Needles
• Q&A

Acrylic Interchangeable Knitting Needles

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Acrylic Needles Interchangeable Starter Knitting Set

A small interchangeable set from Premier yarns with three sizes and three cords.

Perfect for someone wanting to try out an interchangeable needle system but not ready to commit to a full-size set.

It’s ceased being available online. Yarn stores may carry it.

Features

• Sizes – US 6/4mm, US 8/5mm, US 10/6mm
• Cord Lengths – 24″, 32″, 40″
• Needle Tips – 4″
• Notions – Six end caps and three cable keys

Pros

• Smooth
• Each size is a different color
• Lightweight
• Sizes are etched on the side of each needle
• Simple use connection system

Cons

• Pricey

KnitPro Trendz Interchangeable Deluxe Set

The “Trendz” range from KnitPro (Knitter’s Pride in North America) is smooth, bright acrylic plastic.

Reasonably priced and of excellent quality, this is a great set.

Features

• Sizes – 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8mm
• Cord Lengths – 60, 80, 100, 120cm
• Needle Tips – 5″
• Notions – 8 cable end caps, 4 cable connectors, 1 case

Pros

• Excellent value
• Smooth
• Snagless joins
• Easy connection system
• Each size is a different color

Cons

• The needle size on the knitting needle wears off

Acrylic Circular Knitting Needles

Knit-Pro Trendz Fixed Circular Needles

The fixed circulars available from the KnitPro Trendz line are smooth, lightweight, and flexible but no-memory cords.

Features

• Sizes – 3.5, 4, 5mm
• Cord Lengths – 100cm
• Needle Tips – 5″

Pros

• Comfortable to use

Cons

• Limited sizing

Acrylic Double Pointed Knitting Needles

Knitpro Trendz DPNS

Featuring not too sharp/blunt tips for various yarn weights, these DPNs are lightweight and durable.

Features

• Needle Sizes – 4mm (US 6) to 12mm (US 17)
• 20cm
• Pack Of 5

Pros

• Lovely radiant colors
• Flexible
• Range of sizes
• Smooth
• Lightweight

Cons

• Not for speed knitters

Acrylic Straight Knitting Needles

Crystalline Straight Knitting Needles

These are smooth, affordable needles from the Crystalline line by Susan Bates.

A perfect choice of knitting needles for teaching kids to knit.

Features

• Needle Sizes – US 8, 9, 10, 10.5
• 9″

Pros

• Vibrant colors
• Affordable
• Good value for the price

Cons

• They might not last as long as other needles.

9″ Acrylic Single Pointed Knitting Needles

These needles are made by a small business in vibrant colors.

Features

• Needle Sizes – US 6 (4mm), 8 (5mm), 10 (6mm), 11 (8mm), 13 (9mm), 15 (10mm), 17 (12mm)
• 9″

Pros

• Smooth
• Lightweight
• Affordable
• Good choice of sizes

Cons

• You don’t get a choice of colors

KnitUK Straight Knitting Needles Set

Made by the UK company KnitUK, this a set. Affordable and in a variety of colors, these are smooth and lightweight.

Features

• Needle Sizes – 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12mm
• 35cm

Pros

• Affordable
• Great value for the number of sizes
• Smooth and brightly colored
• Comfortable to use

Cons

• Not for speed knitters

Your Questions Answered

Acrylic Vs Wood Knitting Needles

Here is a comparison of acrylic and wood.

Similarities

• Smooth
• Comfortable
• Lightweight alternative to metal

Acrylic

• Synthetic
• Takes longer to decompose
• More slippery
• Affordable

Wood

• Natural
• More sustainable
• Grippier
• More expensive

Smooth, slightly less grippy than other types of plastic, these are comfortable and lightweight to use.

Do you like using this type of needle, or have you never heard of it before? I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.

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