Knitter's Pride Karbonz knitting needles review

[@marylumetz2782]

Debate and I’ve been using carbons for well over 20 years or maybe 10 I don’t know. my most commonly used sizes are wearing down. It’s worth it to replace them. The warm carbon fine the tip it all works to me. I have enough knitting needles in wood and to start my own knitting shop, which I have no intention of doing. Thank you so much for doing these for us pointing out all of the questions that many of us would be asking if we could get a hold of a company representative Thank you for your kindness and you are worth $1.98 or whatever I can afford each time I click into you ❤❤❤❤

[@chilenita58]

Hi Norman, I’m looking to buy a interchangeable set, so with your helpful videos it’s going to be easier to make up my mind. I own a few Addi circulars and loved them. I came across your videos not long ago and find them so inspiring. Thank you so much for the time you put into them. Happy day. 😊

[@andriannajohnson2991]

My aunt is a master knitter and I noticed she used these. I couldn't afford a set upfront so I went to my local craft store and bought a Knitters Pride Pro Acrylic set that is very similar to the Carbonz set as far as cords and cable stops etc. That way I have a starter set, and I've slowly been buying the Carbonz as I go. I also have some that are the 40" fixed circular needles in a small size for doing socks with the magic loop method. I LOVE THEM!! I stick with the knitters pride because it's all completely interchangeable with anything in the brand. They stand up to the abuse that sometimes comes with small children too! I do agree that in the larger size, the metal interchangeable Knitters Pride are probably just as well and a little cheaper if you buy them the way I have been... sorry for saying so much I just really love these needles!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hey there fellow Karbonz lover! Thx for your comment - and no need to be sorry that it' so long. IN fact, I'm sure a lot of other viewers will appreciate your detailed feedback as much as I do :)

[@Azure_Jewel]

As a person with a technical mind, I so enjoy watching these reviews. Thanks again ❤

[@carolsamuelson4082]

Norman, Thank you for your very thorough needle reviews, in fact all of your videos. I am a great fan of yours!

[@GrannyReplica]

I love KnitPro products, they are my go-to brand for yarn-ware. And these Karbonz needles are sooooo on my shopping list. I tried Prym's carbon knitting needles recently (loved them) and now I have very high expectations from Knitpro's carbon series. Thank you for this review, it sorted out some residual insecurities I may have had left.

[@Skywalker67897]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I usually knit my socks using 9” circular needles but have fallen in love with knitting gloves. Just about all of the videos call for dpn’s so I wasn’t sure what to look for or get. My go to set of interchangeable needles is chiaogoo and I love them. I have bamboo needles but in the larger sizes. But you have managed to convince me to pick the set of Knitter’s pride karbonz for my gloves. The it will just be a matter of getting used to them and maybe I’ll switch to using them instead of my 9” circular needles. You’re also very pleasant to listen to and I appreciate your honesty. You’ve helped me to understand the differences in the different sets of needles. Thanks again.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Happy to hear that 😊❤

[@wcwparts8314]

You have the most thorough reviews... Your channel is wonderful. Thank you, Caroline from Canada.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Thank you so much!

[@susanalopez4309]

I've been thinking about getting a DPN set but wasn't sure in which direction to go. This video is full of useful information. Thank you for taking the time to do them so well. I especially appreciate the comparison you do with other brands.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I actually was considering to record a video comparing the different dpn sets as well. BUt dunno when i find the time >.

[@susanalopez4309]

@@NimbleNeedles I hope you do find the time. I would love your opinion on the different sets offered by the same company, for instance knitter's pride. P.S. I recently found your channel, and I think your videos are very well made as far as content and form goes. Congrats and keep up the good work.

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@susanalopez4309 Well, in my opinion literally nothing beats the karbonz dpns. They do have that extra kink/transition - but it's nothing that bothers at all. If you ask me, they are the lightest, most durable, fasted and best overall dpns, lol. So I guess that's one reason why i shy away from the comparison, lol :P

[@susanalopez4309]

@@NimbleNeedles karbonz it is! Thank you 🙂

[@karenwaymeyer165]

I recently purchased a set of the Karbonz DPN. I absolutely Love Love Love them. I knitted my first time ever sock with them. Your bides are wonderful!

[@NimbleNeedles]

same here, Karen, Same here. Truly my favorite sock needles!

[@karenwaymeyer165]

Your videos are wonderful!

[@dittlinger2]

I enjoy your work so much that as a beginner, my lefty self is willing to figure out how to do it mirror/backwards. I learned simple knitting in Germany and feel at home with you. Thank you so much for your work!

[@NimbleNeedles]

awesome! know then, that there are special apps/programms that can mirror a youtube video. might come in handy.

[@mbheydrick8375]

I am also a lefty and agree that I enjoy your videos so much that it is totally worth trying to figure out how to convert! Thank you for taking the time to make your craft and knowledge available for the rest of us to learn and enjoy - We appreciate you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@mbheydrick8375 aww..thank you!

[@holdingmyown]

soo excited to see another review from you! your videos really got me wanting to buy about a dozen different sets of needles because they all seem to have specific features that make them sound like a DREAM to knit with. have you tried anything from the Knitter's Pride Mindful collection? I'm considering investing in their 4" IC set and the included swivel cords sound really nice

[@NimbleNeedles]

Well....I believe each needle and brand does (at least) one thing good. It's not more about finding out what they are good for. But to me these karbonz dpns really are a dream. as for the mindful collection. Not sure what you mean? Couldn't find any info on the website either.

[@andandissima89]

Coming back to you to check on things. thaaaaaanks again for your info so precious!

[@annakp9739]

Great video, thank you! I got 2,5mm fixed circulars to knit a hat with alpaca wool. It was so slippery on KnitPro Nova (that’s Platina in the US, I believe) that I was constantly dropping stitches. These have saved my life! :)

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hey Anna. so happy to hear you like my video and you agree with my accessment. They really are a life-saver, right? :)

[@rafraf897]

RafRaf As unrelated as it may sound, I really enjoy your perfectly manicured hands in all your videos. I find it always very distracting, if hands and nails are not groomed, when filmed close up. Thank you for that! And also your podcast has already helped me a lot!

[@NimbleNeedles]

It's a paaaain to keep them that, tho. Haha. I never knew how messy my hands looked like before I started filming them with a macro lens. :D

[@kellicoffman8440]

My mom has been saying that about Norman’s hands for a long time we are not Fans of dirty nails either

[@celinacyr9175]

I like checking out needle reviews, they are so informative. I'm a fan of Knitter's Pride, I have a few sets, but not this one. I've only had 1 cord pull apart on me, they're customer service is great. I don't care for sharp tips as I tend to poke them through my fingers, ya I know, I need to work on my knitting technique..lol You have the most beautiful sweater on, I'm presuming you made it? Thanks for video, I look forward to them. Maybe someday perhaps you can show us how to knit with Dpn's *wink* Happy Knitting!

[@gillfarrington5996]

Hi Norman, thank you for this review. As I have a big birthday coming up I have treated myself to several items you have talked about in your various videos. The purchase of the knitpro symfonie interchangeable needles has been a real big change for the better..no more long needles getting in the way. The karbonz dpn are also fantastic, so light and as a newbie to knitting in the round much easier to work with than metal needles as the stitches don't slide off. I also bought a knitting block set as I had never done this before 🤦‍♀️ thank you for all your advice x

[@NimbleNeedles]

very happy to hear my videos could inspire you, gill!

[@Marielm1]

I have a couple of these and adore them. Your review was so informative. Thanks for all your videos

[@NimbleNeedles]

happy to hear you found it so helpful. Personally i love the Karbonz!

[@russellhoag4548]

I have the entire set of the carbonz. I love them a lot. My first choice would be wooden needles 2nd choice would be these. The carbon grips like the wooden ones do. Thank you for this video

[@debmaclyman2547]

Thank you for the review. I’m learning socks so I ordered the dpns through your link. Thanks again.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are so welcome! I'm currently using these needles for some new socks as we speak :)

[@i-love-baguette-and-curry]

Me too! I'm learning to knit socks and was looking at various DPNs. This video convinced me to get the Karbonz for best of both worlds between metal and wooden DPNs since carbon is definitely more durable.

[@samanthaB7712]

I have these dpns and they are a dream to work amigurumi with and the beginner's interchangeable needles are working great once I got the interchangeable tighten up properly I had no issues. Addi is my go-to for the shorty interchangeable. I would love it if Knitter's Pride or whoever would create one of those Qbella interchangeable and dpn cloth organizers for these.

[@vihmake]

You have some of the best knitting videos on youtube in my opinion, and this review was also really good. I wish I had seen this review years ago, before I bought my first Karbonz DPN-s. I knitted lace with them and you actually mention both problems I noticed: their tips are not sharp enouth and the transition between body and the tip can cause trouble in some cases. It can become a bit annoying when you use thin yarn (let's say 100 g = 1500 m and up), this yarn is also soft and limp (merino), and additionally you are a tight knitter. Otherwise these needles are great.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Well, now you found me 😋 and yeah, lace doesn't work. Hiyahiya is better for that 😅

[@chica7144]

Thank you Norman! I always turn to your page if I'm looking for an honest and thorough review on knitting tools, or any tutorial for a technique! Ich schätze deine Arbeit wirklich sehr. Vielen vielen Dank!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Das freut mich sehr!

[@theastewart6721]

Very interesting video. I’m glad I watched it. I remember when the Karbonz first came out. I read somewhere that the carbon material can be toxic. I don’t remember where I read it but after doing some recent research I cannot find anything to substantiate that claim. As for dpns I have mostly metal knitters pride, some Knitters Pride Dreamz and some bamboo. Since I don’t use them that often I’m not very good with them so the bamboo holds the stitches better. I use them mostly for the top of hats. I taught myself magic loop for socks last summer and using 9 inch circulars which can be tough on the hands, lol. I am next going to try dpns for socks! We shall see how that goes, lol. Lately, I’ve been more into learning new techniques rather than a new project. I go back and forth. Thanks for another great review!😊

[@marionemerson293]

Thanks!

[@NimbleNeedles]

my pleasure, Marion. Thank you for supporting my work here and on Patreon

[@nrasjid]

After I watched your review, I bought Karbonz fix circular needles 2.5mm for my socks. I love it 😻 I think I will get other sizes for my socks knitting. Thank you!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Happy to hear that! They are lovely indeed in my opinion and like i said in the video i do knit all my socks with them!

[@ligagirl1980]

Hi Norman, these are my favourite Dpn's for sock knitting! I use 1,5mm because I knit so loosely. They are the only ones I can get my gauge right 😂

[@rachelkarcher2565]

Thankyou for the review currently researching for sock knitting needles.

[@miridarkstar4769]

This was a wonderful review - I'm just learning to knit myself, and my hands are super sensitive to cold, so I'll definitely be looking these up! (currently using wood)

[@laurenmiller3886]

Lovely review! I bought a pair of US 1/2.25mm fixed circulars because of your review 🤗Can't wait to use them to knit some Christmas socks.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I'm sure u will not regret it. I'm actually using them to knit a headband right now ☺️

[@ciannacoleman5125]

You can use clear nail polish to prevent the size from rubbing off. I don’t have these but I did that with some wood hooks I have. Also when the sizes range from 2-10 rather than 0-15 it makes sense to have one set of cables. I have Chiaogoos (2-15 set) and the two cable sizes don’t bother me at all, if I was using the small cables on the 15 needles it would probably bug me. What are the 1mm dpns used for?

[@NimbleNeedles]

ah..that's nice tip, though I don't own nail polish. ha. still would be worried to make the needle thicker in that place (which is no issue with hooks). As for the CC ccables. Yes, it makes sense. Still, a lot of knitters buy a set so they are "set", so I feel it's important to mention that you might have to buy a couple of accessories. to get the most out of it. 1mm dpns? Anything, i knit socks, doilies, toys with them.

[@stephanieunterharnscheidt]

Would you please say something about how to decide between 4” & 5” interchangeable needles? MY palm is 3” wide & the difference between the tip of my index finger is 6” with hand open wide. Fingers curved this measurement would be less. Thank you so much for all of your videos, which I regard as the most professional & excellent on KZbin

[@NimbleNeedles]

there's really nothing to say here other than preferences. It's something YOU have to try out.

[@EyeLean5280]

Thank you so much for this, you helped me decide to buy these for a gift.

[@noelleparris9451]

Love your reviews!

[@colorjunkie]

I prefer the fixed circular Karbonz over the interchangeables. I find that my yarn will hang a bit at the join of the interchangeables, and it does not do that on the fixed circulars. Especially for the smaller sizes. Also- the join sticks out a bit more on the interchangeables... just enough to be noticeable.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Same here!

[@thecuriousstylist8531]

This is my personal favorite. I love the sharp tips

[@NimbleNeedles]

I do love these very small needles as well!

[@damirleko147]

Need to get me these sets! Thanks for advice!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Haha! Shopping knitting stuff is never a bad idea, eh? ;-)

[@shirleyeggenschwiler9482]

I have a few and will get more… mine are not in a kit

[@nobleelf]

the durability would most likely come with them not breaking at the tip, like laminated birch needles can do, nor will the finish coming off be near as annoying as the plastic finish over the laminated birch needles, when it starts to degrade, and the birch cost even more by the same manufacturer. I'm going to give these a try.

[@juliemorley22]

A very interesting assessment of these needles thank you

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you enjoyed it Julie!

[@christineosterbuhr3264]

Very helpful and informative!

[@Cyndance]

Thank you so much for this! I was almost ready to buy because I love the carbon feel, and I was so excited to find this Knitter's Pride brand but the minute you said it's the same as Knit Pro, I made up my mind. I have Knit Pro interchangeables (Symfonie) and although the website said at the time of my purchase that they have a no questions asked 100% replacement policy, my experience is that is simply NOT TRUE. In my set, which came in the crappiest possible plastic case, the metal parts and cord keep falling off, sometimes in all by themselves in the bag. I think they were glued with spit. This is most distressing, of course, in mid project. Knit Pro 'service' says, "too bad, so sad". Maybe service is better in the US? I don't know. Here in the EU, Knit Pro has no service at all, in my experience. I am looking for a new set but thanks to your review I will stay far away from Knitter's Pride. Also, any contact with nickel is certainly something to avoid for all living things, imho. Anyway, I loved the review, you helped me avoid a mistake and I have liked and subscribed! 'See' you soon. ~Addi fan in Finland

[@NimbleNeedles]

interesting. I am in Europe as well and knitpro is my go-to brand and I almost exclusively knit with them.

[@shanal6541]

I keep watching your needle reviews. I am wanting to try knitting socks 2 at a time and trying to decide which ones would work best.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I don't think there is one answer there. All of the circular needles can work very well.

[@shanal6541]

@@NimbleNeedles I got the Karbonz interchangeable. I like the needle but the tips seem very rough. Not so much pointy but more just rough like it will snag on anything

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@shanal6541 really? I never experienced that and I own them in like every size twice or so

[@shanal6541]

@@NimbleNeedles I’m thinking the size I was using the tips have a chip out of them or something. I’m going to check the other sizes. It may just be that particular one.

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@shanal6541 i'd definitely contact customer support with a pic. maybe they send u a replacment

[@rachelraye285]

This was a great video! Thank you.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful, Rachel.

[@kegerize728]

Thank you for this review.

[@NimbleNeedles]

always a pleasure! :)

[@thecuriousstylist8531]

I love these needles

[@JennySimon206]

I want them to last forever. I don't want the coating to rub off 😫. So if u want them to last forever would u just go with non coated ones?

[@NimbleNeedles]

The point is, tools are not meant to last forever. Wood will break and splinter, and even stainless steel can end up crooked or the joins break because there's plastic and glue involved. But yeah, if, for whatever reason you are worried about the coating to rub off, these needles will not be the perfect match. At the end of the day, if you want your transportation device to last forever and easy to repair, get a bike. But most people will still opt for the car because it'S faster and more comfortable even tho they know it's only gonna last a decade maybe two :)

[@attheranch4876]

These are my favorite needles.

[@NimbleNeedles]

mine as well - at least the dpns :)

[@druidsongevergreens]

I wanted to love these but, my 5 needle dpns snag at the join between the taper and needle-body every time. Oof it is tiresome on tiny sock yarn, snagging every single stitch.

[@NimbleNeedles]

really? hm..interesting. I use these needles on a daily basis and this never happens. I mean, you notice the join a little bit...but nothing remotely like "snagging" - and I am a tight knitter.

[@druidsongevergreens]

@@NimbleNeedles I wonder if I got a bad batch then? That hadn't occured to me. And I noticed you were a tight knitter. That's why I was so surprised you would enjoy a non-smooth kntting tool haha. I will see if an exchange is possible.

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@druidsongevergreens that could be a possibility. Or they changed their production standards for the U.S. I don't know. I mean, I am not getting any money for Knitters Pride, so I wouldn't recommend these needles if I didn't think they were the best for my kind of knitting.

[@druidsongevergreens]

@@NimbleNeedles that makes sense. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the US standards were different.

[@highnoon9333]

I am waffling between these and ones that are fully metal. I have extremely tight tension so I’m afraid these will grip on my yarn too much.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hard to say. I am a tight knitter as well

[@highnoon9333]

@@NimbleNeedles Thanks for your response! Love your channel.

[@malinpuffenskold9297]

Thank you 🌸

[@NimbleNeedles]

you're very welcome! :)

[@gfitz6001]

This was another informative video. I knew very little about the properties of carbon. Oh, no, now I need to buy another set of needles. 🤣

[@NimbleNeedles]

haha...okay well.. dont go shopping too much. It quickly becomes addictive. I know a friend who...*smirk*

[@celinacyr9175]

OOps, my bad, I just came across your video via the link above.. Thanks

[@stephanieunterharnscheidt]

I wish they would put something over the nickel for people with nickel allergies. That would be perfect!

[@peepers4763]

Background music subtracts from the video but it was well done at a lower volume so 👍

[@NimbleNeedles]

Sorry for that. i stopped using it in later videos.

[@marylumetz2782]

Thanks!

[@NimbleNeedles]

thank you so much for supporting my work