Lykke 5" Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set - Driftwood - Grey Denim

I am so deep in knitting during this pandemic, and doing lots of bigger projects like cardigan or sweater. Since I saw so many youtubers use interchangeable knitting needles in their tutorial video, I ended up buying 40 dollar cheap interchangeable needle set from Amazon, which was a big mistake! I had to sand the rough rim of the needles, I broke 3 mm needle so easily, but I couldn't return it because I damaged it too much already, and I thought I can still use them by sanding, taping, and gluing them. However later, I had to buy short tip set, so I bought knitpicks set, and realize how good needles could, and should be! I was struggling with a garbage! So I started to look into better regular tip sets. I saw needle comparison videos on YouTube, and learned many recommend Lykke for the beginners, and I bought both knitpicks regular needle set and lykke at the same to compare. I know I already like knitpicks, but I loved Lykke too! So I chose to keep Lykke for the regular needle since I already have knitpicks short tips. Knitpicks needles feel more thick with the varnish coat, feel a little like plastic. Still very soft and the colors are just beautiful to see while knitting. They are great needle too. Meanwhile, Lykke feels more natural wood, very light, cushiony to knit, so smooth to touch, and makes pleasant sounds while knitting. I admit the dark gray color scheme is not the best choice for me, but didn't bother me too much. Also, Lykke's Line connection is softer than knitpicks, which is very important. As in the picture I upload, for some reason Knitpicks needles have 2 holes in it's metal part while Lykke has 1, and it sometimes bothers yarns to smoothly move along the needle. Only knitpicks' line stopper (with metal screw part) is definitely better than Lykke's(plastic), but the 2 brands are compatible, so I can use good ones! Lykke provides various length of lines, so you can choose suitable line for any projects, and you can leave the line with stopper when you work on different part. No more threading for the arm hole! Also, Lykke needle organizing bag is so functional and roomy to use! Knitpicks comes in plastic bag, which is good enough to use, but never comparable to Lykke's. I had them nearly half a year, I knitted 10 sweaters and 15 hats with these 2 sets, there was no damage at all. I am so happy with this combination, so I recommend the same to whoever looking for their 1st interchangeable needle sets. Then again, having both regular and short tips from Lykke's brand doesn't seem to be bad. So Lykke, all you have to do to rule them all, is upgrading your stopper part! Never waste your money on cheaper garbage as I did. If you are into knitting, you are going to knit thousands of times, and you will feel the difference in every stitch. I am sure I will use them with joy for a long time!

I’ve used this needle set a couple of times and it is spectacular to work with. The needles are not as razor sharp as other sets so it doesn’t split yarn as much, and it’s easy to knit relaxed and happy (I tend to be a tight knitter.) The join with the needle tends to be very smooth and easy to work with, so no snags. I work with very soft bulky yarns and I appreciated the size range on these since I do frequently knit bulky. The real reason I love this product is that it is total eye candy. Everything about this set feels luxurious, silky, quality. I love looking at the gorgeous driftwood laminate, the packaging is by far my favorite of any interchangeable needle set. It looks good on the shelf, very compact, very very sturdy, easy to travel with, and doesn’t make the crinkling sound that’s so annoying with plastic cases. There’s even a Velcro bit that let’s the needles can stand up so they’re easier to get out! The only down side is that it can smell for the first couple days. Just let it air out and they’re good to go.

Beautiful set of needles. Very pleased with the quality. Quick delivery.

I absolutely love this set! Aesthetically, they are beautiful. The case, apart from being stylish and surprisingly soft considering the rough denim look, is incredibly convenient. All of this, while nice, is just an added bonus. I would happily use the world's ugliest needles as long as they worked as well as these. They are flawlessly smooth, with absolutely no snags or catches. The tips are perfect for me because they are sharp enough to work well, but not so sharp that I'm constantly splitting the yarn, though this is a personal preference. The transition from the needle to the cord is also very smooth and doesn't catch the yarn. The previous needles I was using were a constant frustration because the connecting "cord" was borderline tacky/sticky and I was constantly having to push my project along. That is absolutely not an issue with these. I started the blanket I had been knitting from the beginning when i got the Lykke set and was able to redo, in just a couple of hours, what had previously taken me 3 days to knit. I have to admit that the price seemed high when I first considered purchasing this set, but realized that, with everything that this set contains, it's actually a value when compared to purchasing some of the less pricy sets and having to purchase some of the items, like the case and longer cords, separately. But having actually used it, believe it's well worth the money.

I do so much want to love these needles! They are beautiful! Very light weight, smooth to the touch, easy to assemble, but they are almost to blunt. I am a beginner knitter, and I’m finding the bluntness difficult to work with, the cords want to curl up which also makes knitting difficult for me as a beginner. That being said…I have not decided yet if I want to keep them or return them.

This is a fine needle and cable set. I also have used Knit Picks options, which I also like very much. The color of the Driftwood is great for offering contrast with darker yarns. The yarn doesn’t stick and moves smoothly while the tips pick up stitches without splitting the threads. Needles are light and comfortable to use. The cables are not much different, if at all, from Knit Picks and Knitters Pride. Set provides all the necessary pieces and is very enjoyable to use. To those who think the case smells: not sure what the problem is. The case smells like new denim does, so I think that’s a good thing indicating the set is new. I didn’t find the smell offensive and it was quite mild. With use it will eventually go away like a new car smell does.

First, these needles are beautiful. The lightweight wood is strong, smooth, and well constructed. Knitting with them reduces strain on my hands and arms. They come in a convenient holder that is well constructed and thoughtfully created to hold this set of needles, the cords, and the connecting tools. While you can find less expensive circular needles, these are well worth the price because of their quality, portability, and ergonomic benefits.

These needles are mini works of art all on their own. The only thing that elevates knitting to an even higher place for me is having beautiful tools! These definitely fit the bill. It may seem pricey, but you have so many needle options in this set— more than what usually comes with other interchangeable sets— and the joins work with other cords from other kits you may have laying around. (I was gifted a Boye interchangeable set when i began knitting, and the cords fit the Lykke. I just won’t use the Boye needles because they’re aluminum and i hate the sound they make.). It basically comes down to whether you’re team wood or team metal as far as circulars go. But these particular wood needles are beautiful, smooth, don’t come loose, and come in a kit with many sizes.

I was a little bit hesitant ordering this, but I AM IN LOVE! It feels so nice to knit with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. Not to mention I don't have to keep buying needles. It's much easier and cheaper to have a whole set of interchangables. The only thing is that I wish they had made sizes for sock knitting as well!

Very smooth needles and nice set 👍🏻 worth the price

Die Nadeln sind sehr wertig und haben eine angenehme Hapik.Sie sind solide verarbeitet. Ich möchte sie nicht mehr missen.

I have had this set for a few weeks now and so far, I’m loving it! As you can tell in the photo, the needles do darken as you use them (assuming it’s the oils from my hands soaking into the wood) - I think it looks really cool and will show me my most used needles over time. TIP: make sure to use the keys to tighten cords. I ended up losing like 20 stitches as it came undone. Haven’t had any problems since snugging them up with the key! Overall, super happy with my purchase! The perfect all around set - not too slippery and not too sharp. Highly recommend to those who have been eyeing them up for a while.

Très bonnes qualité d’ aiguilles , solides et le fil tient bien après les aiguilles, qui se resserrent très bien ensemble grâce au système avec tige pour resserrer. On n’a plus à craindre que l’aiguille ne se sépare du fil et qu’on s’en rende compte quand on échappé déjà plein de mailles.