Knit Picks Needles – My Guide & Review To The Needle Range

Known for their wonderful wooden ones, convenient sets made of quality materials, and and ethical practices, this is one company to get behind. Plus, their needles are affordable too.

Knit Picks is a yarn and knitting notions company based in the US, and they sell a variety of excellent needles. Knit Picks is a subsidiary of the US company Crafts Americana Group Inc.

Here’s a video walkthrough of their catalog for the beginner.

Read my blog post for a complete guide.

Note: Their short interchangeables have green cables, and the normal interchangeable needle tips have cranberry purple cables.

I reviewed and updated this post on November 19, 2022.

Table Of Contents

• Wood Needles
• Nickel-Plated Needles
• Aluminum Needles
• Q&A

Wood Needles

Knit Picks (commonly mispelled as “knipicks”) are known primarily for wide selection of wonderful wooden needles. Most of them are made from smooth laminated birch sourced from sustainable sources.

Available in several different gorgeous colorways, these needles look beautiful while being a joy to use. They’re a great place to buy knitting needles.

Want to know if these needles are worth it? Watch the videos below for some expert opinions.

The reviews have some excellent points to consider.

Wondering where can I buy yarn? Let me help you find the best place.

Mosaic Wood

Mosaic combines three of their beautiful colorways into one product. You can enjoy a mix of all three options in the same set or series of needles.

Interchangeable Knitting Needles

Features

• 9 Needle Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11
• Cord Lengths – 2 24″, 2 32″
• Tips Are 4 1/2″ Long
• Notions – Case, eight end caps, & 2 cable keys.

Pros

• These affordable luxury knitting needles have smooth joins, easy connection system, and flexible cables.
• Yarns (like wool/cotton) don’t slide off.

Cons

• Some items can sometimes be defective
• If not screwed tightly, they can disconnect
• Sizes only marked on case.

Want more? Read my guide to the KnitPicks interchangeable complete set.

Short Interchangeable Circular Needles

Features

• 7 Needle Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
• Cord Lengths – 2 16″
• Tips Are 2 3/4″ Long
• Notions – Case, 4 end caps & 2 cable keys.

Pros

• Tapered, shorter tips for smaller projects and smooth joins

Cons

• Cables may kink but soaking in hot water will fix that
• Sizes only marked on case.

Straight Needles

Features

• 8 Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, & 11.
• 10″/14″ Long

Pros

• Case included in these needle sets. Comfortable, easy to find the right size, and great for testing your gauge.

Cons

• Might be too smooth, and the sizes aren’t marked.

Double Pointed Knitting Needles

Features

• Sizes – US 0-4.
• 4″, 5″, & 6″ Long

Pros

• Perfect kits for sock knitting
• Smooth and easy to slide stitches across

Cons

• Might be too slippery for some
• Sizes aren’t etched on the needle, only the case.

Radiant Wood

Featuring a colorway worthy of the name, these are rich, warm arrays of red, yellow, orange, and purple. 

Interchangeable Knitting Needles

Features

• 9 Needle Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11.
• Cord Lengths – 2 24″ 2 32″
• Tips Are 4 3/4″ 
• Notions – Case, eight end caps, & 2 cable keys.

Pros

• Affordable, smooth, and the yarn doesn’t snag.
• This clutch ic set has pliable cords.

Cons

• Sizes are only marked on the case.

Short Interchangeable Circular Needles

Features

• 7 Needle Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10
• Cord Lengths – 2 16″
• Tips Are 2 3/4″ Long
• Notions – Case, 4 end caps, and two cable keys.

Pros

• Easy and fast knitting with flexible cables and sharp tips.

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case.
• Would be better if a shorter cable was included

Straight Needles

Features

• Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5 & 11.
• 10″ or 14″ Long

Pros

• Case included with a range of sizes
• Smooth, yarn doesn’t catch, and they’re sharp but not uncomfortably so. They’re affordable and lightweight.

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case.

Double Pointed Knitting Needles

Features

• Sizes – US 0-4
• 4″, 5″, 6″ Long

Pros

• Case included
• The smooth, laminated birch is great for sock knitting, and the yarn doesn’t slip accidentally off.

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case, and there’s a limited range.

Caspian Wood

Named after the Capsian sea, this beautiful colorway speaks of the ocean, with vibrant hues of blue, green, and aquamarine.

Interchangeable Needles

Features

• 9 Needle Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5 & 11.
• Cord Lengths – 2 24″ & 2 32″.
• Tips Are 4 3/4″ Long
• Notions – Case, eight end caps and two cable keys

Pros

• Flexible cables are smooth and a joy to knit with.
• Warm in the hands.

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case. Sometimes if you don’t do it tight enough, the connection will unscrew.

Short Interchangeables

Features

• 7 Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10
• Cord Lengths – 2 16″
• Tips Are 2.75″ Long
• Notions – Case, 4 end caps & 2 cable keys.

Pros

• Beautiful and a joy to use. It’s smooth and joins don’t snag
• Fast knitting perfect for smaller projects.

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case, and a limited selection of cables.

Caspian Circulars

Features

• Sizes – US 0-11
• Cord Lengths – 16″, 24″, 32″, 40″ and 47″.

Pros

• Smooth emerald cable with snag-free joins for easy knitting.

Cons

• They may snap in half but can be easily replaced, and the sizes aren’t marked on the side

Double Pointed Needles

Features

• Sizes – US 0-4
• 4″, 5″, or 6″ Long

Pros

• Smooth and warm, durable, and easy on the hands.

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case.

Majestic Wood

This is a selection of colors genuinely worthy of the name, in vibrant, luxurious hues of blue, green, and royal purple.

Foursquare Majestic Options Interchangeable Needles

These knitpicks needles are great for beginner and advanced knitters who like to knit flat and in the round.

Features

• Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5 & 11
• Cord Lengths – 2 24″ 2 32″
• Tips Are 4 3/4″
• Notions – Case, eight end caps & 2 cable keys

Pros

• Everything organized in the case.
• Smooth, beautiful colors, and snagless joins.

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case. Sometimes the joins come loose, and sometimes the finish can rub off the tips.

Majestic Foursquare Short Interchangeables

This are good for knitting things with a smaller circumference, like sleeves. The knitting needle cables are small too.

Features

• Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
• Cord Lengths – 2 16″
• Tips Are 2 3/4″ Long
• Notions – Case, 4 end caps & 2 cable keys.

Pros

• Smooth, beautiful finish, and the square shape makes it easier on the hands.

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case, and the the connection system is a little fiddly. Also, there’s not enough variety in cable lengths.

Circulars

Features

• Sizes – US 4-11
• Cord Lengths – 16″ only

Pros

• Comfortable square shape makes it easier on the hands
• Smooth joins so the yarn doesn’t snag

Cons

• Limited cable lengths, and there’s no smaller sizes available

Sunstruck Wood

This is a lovely natural laminated birch wood color, polished to allow the individual colors of the different wood grains to shine through. Looks beautiful and has a rustic feel.

Interchangeable Knitting Needles

Features

• Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11.
• Cord Lengths – 2 24″ 2 32″
• Tips Are 4 3/4″ Long
• Notions – Case, eight end caps & 2 cable keys

Pros

• Lovely smooth surface, and they’re great for working with dark or white yarns

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case, and sometimes the needles can come apart. Joins can be prone to snagging.

Circular Needles

Features

• Sizes – US 0-11
• Cord Lengths – 16″, 24″, 32″, 40″ and 47″.

Pros

• The color makes it easier to work with white or darker colored yarns. They’re smooth and a joy to use.
• Perfectly tapered tips

Cons

• Needles sometimes snap or break, and the sizes aren’t printed on the needle.

Straight Needles

Features

• Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11
• 10″ or 14″ Long

Pros

• Lightweight and smooth, and they’re the ideal length for a variety of projects.
• Light color means it’s easy to use with many different yarns.

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case, and the case is a bit flimsy.

Double Pointed Needles

Features

• Sizes – US 0-4
• 4″, 5: or 6″ Long

Pros

• Great selection of sizes for sock knitting, and durable, with a lovely, smooth finish.

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case.

Cocobolo Wood Interchangeable Needles

Made of lovely, premium cocobolo hardwood, the variety of wood grains give it a marbled texture. This is a splurge on knitting materials your hands will thank you for, and they’ll last for years to come.

They look as lovely as they feel when you knit with them.

Features

• Sizes – US 4 – 11
• Cord Lengths – 24″-60″
• Notions – Cable end caps, cable connectors and a tin with locking stitch markers

Pros

• Lovely texture and color, and it comes in an embossed tin with everything in easy reach. Warm in the hands.

Cons

• Sizes are marked on the needle, but they’re hard to read
• Unfortunately not available as a DPNs set, and sometimes the connectors can unscrew.

Rainbow Wood Interchangeable Knitting Needles

Made of laminated birch, these have lovely rainbow hues. These are wonderful and colorful knitting needles.

Features

• Sizes – US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5 and 11
• Cord Lengths – 2 24″ & 2 32″
• Tips Are 3 3/4″ Long
• Notions – Case, eight end caps & 2 cable keys

Pros

• Smooth and a lovely feeling on the hands
• A great investment

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case. Connecters can lose tightness over time, but this is usually a defect and are replaceable.

Nickel-Plated Needles

They don’t just sell wood needles! (However if you’re looking for blunt plastic needles with good grip, this isn’t the store for you.)

Made with smooth, slick nickel, the nickel options range is perfect for those who prefer faster, more rhythmic knitting. They’re not great if you prefer to make slow knits!

Interchangeables

Short Interchangeables

Fixed Circular Knitting Needles

Nickel Plated Double Pointed Needles

Aluminum Prism Interchangeables

Made of lightweight, anodized aluminum with a slick finish, smooth joins, and flexible cables, what more could you ask for? A great option for faster knitters or those who prefer metal. It comes in a bright range of colors.

Features

• Sizes – US 4-11
• Cord Lengths – 2 24″, 32″, 40″
• Notions – 8 cable end caps, one cable connector, and two cable keys.

Pros

• Each size has a different color and nice pointy tips
• You either love or hate the clicking sound
• This knit pick needle is smooth and easy to use

Cons

• Sizes only marked on case, and the cables aren’t soft.
• The needle can sometimes catch the yarn.

Q&A

What’s The Shopping Experience With Knit Picks Like?

You can adjust the retail prices to a different display currency, and they ship to Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

When you’re shopping in Australia, the sale includes GST and shipping costs. Each product has an affordable price guarantee.

They also sell eBooks for patterns for knitted items like hats from great designers, a pack of notions, a ball winder, and tools for storage. They sell other brands like clover Takumi bamboo so you have choice.

The yarn lines they have include city tweed yarn, DK and worsted weights.

It’s easy to add things to your shopping cart and place orders.

Where Is Knit Picks Located?

Their HQ is located in the United States of America.

Where Are KnitPicks Knitting Needles Made?

Knit Picks knitting needles are made in the USA.

What Are Caspian Knitting Needles?

Caspian knitting needles are a range of needles available from Knit Picks, they’re made of laminated birch.

Conclusion

Knit Picks has a wonderful, extensive range of all sorts of fabulous notions for knitting. I hope my guide to their complete selection is helpful to you. 

Why do you like their products if you’re a returning customer, or would you consider buying these after reading this post? I’d be interested to hear your thoughts.

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