Seeknit Japanese Bamboo Knitting Needles Set, UNBOXING! ENGLISH, Campared with Chiaogoo | REVIEW

[@deekay5594]

the cat is the best part! I have cats too and they act up when you are on the phone or trying to do something. it's annoying but adorable.

[@Fiberluxeco]

Awe. Haha! I know! They have to get into everything you do! 😆

[@uschilou]

I noticed in your comments that you said you frequently knit with silk, and i do as well! I've had my eye on these as I want a wooden set for all the silk yarn I've been stockpiling 😂 I think you've inspired me to go for it! They're just so beautiful, and I've read so many glowing reviews. Thanks for your video, I enjoyed it. I especially love your cat! I absolutely love it when the animals of youtubers make a cameo. The dog of another knitter here, Engineering Knits, often hangs out in her videos. It makes the videos seem more casual and personal, which i really enjoy.

[@Fiberluxeco]

Thanks so much! Yes, I love them, especially with silk and very slippery yarn. They’re so comfortable and makes knitting easier. Our animals are part of our family so they often make their way in somehow as they love yarn, especially cats! Thanks so much for your lovely message. 🥰💕

[@RunaaSteinamrk]

I love that you kept filming even though your cat was in the way 😂 your message got through. Thanks for making this review, I had a hard time finding reviews in English too.

[@Fiberluxeco]

Awe. Lol. I even had to pause the video, get her out of the way and start again and Lady still insisted. 🤨🤦🏼‍♀️😆

[@YouHaveAGoodPoint]

Yep I ordered fabric from Japan regular shipping and it came faster than any USA shipping within the USA. I got it in two days.

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

Hi Dina, thanks for your review on the KA Seeknit's interchangeable bamboo needles. I have never heard about this brand before even though I live in Asia. It has always been Clover and Tulip dominating the market here in terms of Japanese needles. I think I will give this brand a shot since I really love bamboo needles. I find that my hand hurts when I use the Chiaogoo Stainless Steel needles. I'm not sure if it's a sign of aging (Arthritis?) or that metal needles tend to be "harder" on the hands but I never had that problem when I knit with my Clover Bamboo Circulars. Hope to see more interesting content from you! Take care!

[@Fiberluxeco]

You’re welcome Joanna! They are nice and warm to the touch as well. Very soft and comforting. You would very much enjoy them! I found them through a lot of research and thought I would give them a try. Very happy with them. 🤗

[@cargotv]

Thank you for a great review!

[@Fiberluxeco]

Oh my gosh, thank you! I try to be thorough but also try not to be repetitive or ramble! I appreciate that very much.

[@lynnkim6214]

Been looking for a detailed video review for Seeknit needles so thank you for this! However, I would like to ask if you have tried using magic loop on these? Are the cords flexible enough and not stiff?

[@Fiberluxeco]

The cords are flexible so really easy to work with. Magic loop is great with these!

[@BeckyInCa]

Thank you for the review. Can you provide a link directly to this product that you purchased?

[@Fiberluxeco]

Hi Becky! I got the SHIROTAKE Comfort set by their own company on Etsy. It’s them that sells it. Since they’re in Japan I don’t know the site to to the distribution co.

[@h2oponyo742]

Hi Dina, thank you for your review. After watching your video I went ahead and invest in one. Do you still like it or found any con? My pattern calls for knitting flat first then in the round later. I'm using 100%merino wool fingering weight yarn. For the flat piece I found the stitch to always get stuck on toward cord connection part. How it is thin to big again.. my yarn get stuck in btw there and I have to force it up. Do you or anyone run into that problem ? Deciding to keep or return ? Sigh.

[@Fiberluxeco]

Hi my fiber friend! And what you just said is why I bought them and did the review. Nope. Does not snag at all at the join! At all. I work a lot with silk which has a tendency to snag more than anything else. Also on rough skin etc. as you may imagine. It is really seamless. Very worth it. And I don’t regret it. After I’m done with a project, I make sure to wipe clean them. For the money that we spend on them, they could have put them in a case that was a little less flimsy but it’s their special bamboo grown and treated locally and handcrafted that makes them so nice. as long as we don’t sit on them, they will last! Lol.

[@emmahammarsten1925]

Thank you for the video! I’ve been looking into buying this set but it’s a splurge. How does the smoothness of the actual needle compare to the chiaogoo? I have used cheaper bamboo needles before and found that the resistance when pushing the stitches forward to knit is a little too much for me.

[@Fiberluxeco]

Hi Emma! Thank you! Yes, same here with bamboo. These are a buttery soft coating and super smooth unlike commercially made bamboo like some clover Takumi’s. They are perfect for lace work like Chiaogoo’s. I’m working with them right now using 100% silk and it gives me ‘just’ the right amount of grip I was hoping for. The KOSHITSU are even stronger but smoothness is the same on both! At end of the video I hold the needle up against Chiaogoo’s so you can also see them side by side. I believe these are the best bamboo needles around among so many bamboo needles out there like Knit Picks, Knitters Pride, Hiya Hiya and Takumi’ which are all almost 100.00 per set anyway. PS they’re not as fast as stainless steel obviously albeit definitely more slippery than your standard bamboo with the bonus of a seamless swivel cord. 🤗

[@emmahammarsten1925]

@@Fiberluxeco thanks for answering! I am almost sure I will have buy them now 😊

[@marjoriepierce4785]

I purchased these needles primarily for the swiveling cables, the smooth bamboo and the needle points. I am so sorry I did! I CANNOT get my yarn to smoothly transfer over the joins, no matter what I do! I am currently trying to make them work with slippery Alpaca yarn. I contacted the company and they admitted they have known there was a problem with their joins. I sent several photos and lots of text into them explaining the problems I’ve been having. They said it would take them about a year to improve their needles. They are working on it now. The new product will be announced on their website. For now, I will return to using my Chaiogoos. Could I get your reaction to my problem? Marjorie

[@Fiberluxeco]

Hi Marjorie. Well that’s not good. :( I’m sorry you’re having problems with the joins on your set. I use mine consistently and I have never once had problems with the joins on mine. And I always use 100% silk on them which is the easiest to catch on anything. My set is fine. Just a dude note, I’m not a sponsor for their product. Nor an affiliate. Just wanted to put out a review in English. My reaction shouldn’t matter. I’m sorry you don’t like them. I absolutely love my set.

[@chelseyummali]

I don't day this in a rude way but maybe just for a thoughtful note for future videos...unfortunately the background music is very distracting and a bit loud. I really wanted to hear what you were saying but the music made it very hard to concentrate. A bit of sensory overload. Thank you for showing these needles though as I haven't found many English videos about these needles.

[@Fiberluxeco]

I appreciate the feedback as I try to keep it low in editing. I will make it even lower in the future! Thanks my friend! At least it wasn’t Lady my cat! 😉

[@chelseyummali]

@@Fiberluxeco haha 😄 now that might have been cute.

[@FlashOhJoy]

I’m wondering why you got these instead of the ChiaoGoo bamboo with the swivels?

[@Fiberluxeco]

I was tempted, but I really wanted to try something different. :)

[@manhurter]

I'm new to sock knitting and on a small budget. I purchased a knitters pride bamboo 2 mm and it started to break at the metal join at the cord. I'm thinking of investing in another pair of bamboo needles. Do you think seeknit would be the best choice in terms of durability?

[@Fiberluxeco]

That is the precise reason why I point out that very reason in the video. I wanted to get a set that was durable. This is it! I’ve been using these and they are strong. If you feel like you’re going to be using the bamboo needles for a lot I would recommend the darker wood KOSHITSU set as they are even stronger!

[@manhurter]

@@Fiberluxeco thanks for replying. Your feedback is very helpful. Thanks

[@Shansolos]

UK here these needles look so feminine I've almost saved up for them but to be honest i have absolutely no idea were to buy them from the UK so I'll just keep looking and dreaming.

[@Fiberluxeco]

It’s a Japanese company so they should ship to you right from Etsy! Try this link. I hope it works! 🤞🏻They’re so sweet and beautiful. Good luck! www.etsy.com/listing/756825218/

[@Shansolos]

@@Fiberluxeco oohh thankyou! I'll definitely try this out your a Star thankyou so much