Dirtbag Review: Addi Interchangeable Lace Long

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I have had this set for a year but I have recently opened up the box to start using some of the needles. Depending on where you live these needles can be anywhere from $170-200. 



They were created for folks that will be knitting lace patterns and this is evident by the 5” needles, elongated needle tip as well as the nickel plating. The nickel plating is supposed to provide a slick surface for fibers that tend to be “stickier” like wool or wool + mohair. But the main purpose of the nickel plating is to prevent corrosion from the wear and tear, and lord knows this gal needs it. 



So what’s the final verdict? 


  1. The cord is beautifully labile. Though made out of a plastic polymer, I don’t have concerns about it falling apart. Also, I love that I don’t have to “warm it up” to make it more user friendly (talking to you clover). 

  2. Though the needles are made for lace knitting the tips are NOT as prickly as the Hiya Hiya needles. I knit A LOT and I have not needed to bandage up my fingers with this set. 

  3. The join is actually something that I wish I had tested in the shop. Had I seen how difficult it was going to be to lock the needle I would have NOT purchased this set. The locking mechanism is specific to Addi and it is something that you cannot avoid. Though they include helpful hints on how to lock the needles in place this mechanism is not friendly for folks that have lost grip strength due to arthritis, tendonitis are any other inflammatory condition of the hands. I do like that they are less likely to separate from the cable, when done correctly but I do not like that I have to pull on my cord to see if the needle is stable. 



All in all, I’m glad I have them but I don’t think I will be hoping back on the Addi train anytime soon.


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