Reviewed: The best double pointed knitting needles

A detailed review of the best double-pointed knitting needles from Addi, over ChiaoGoo to Knitter's Pride and HiyaHiya. Read the full review here:

DPNS reviewed in this video:

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to the best double-pointed knitting needles
2:47 ChiaoGoo double-pointed needles
5:42 Addi double-pointed needles (colibri & premium)
8:45 Knitter's pride double-pointed needles (Karbonz, Zing, Dreamz, Nova, Royale)
14:55 Hiya Hiya double-pointed needles
16:00 Lykke double-pointed needles
18:01 Prym double-pointed needles
19:52 Signature needle arts dpns review
23:22 Difference between the materials and which dpns are right for you

I love knitting socks in the round on double-pointed knitting needles. Yet, I didn't really see there was a dedicated review of the best dpns, so I thought I'd fill the gap. As all my knitting tool videos, this is an unsponsored video. I wanted to show you many close-up macro shots of the tips, so you can judge for yourself, which needles you should get!
The review is split in two parts: First I talk about the different brands and their double-pointed knitting needles. How sharp are tips, how fast can you knit with them, and how durable are they. And then in the second part I talk about the different materials dpns get produced in general.
The goal is to give you a good idea about the double-pointed knitting needles for you. Each knitter is unique so I don't actually believe there are THE best dpns.

[MaeInBelgium]

Great video, Norman! I really appreciate the close pictures of the tips (that took a lot of time, I'm sure), and your summary at the end that gives an idea of good uses for the different needles is super helpful. Your point that many small DPNs will eventually bend or break is good to note. When I snap my wood needles, I file down the broken ends (use a pencil sharpener, some sandpaper, or a nail file), and I turn them into two small needles. They come in handy as a cable needle, or for picking up dropped stitches, fixing tension, etc.

[laciemarie]

You are way to advanced for me right now, lol I'm just starting, but man I LOVE WATCHING YOU! Lol I love it voice and your sooo full of great knowledge.

[evelynwald]

Such a comprehensive review of DPN knitting needles and you brought out some points I never even considered, like the sound a needle makes. I upgraded from bamboo to wooden needles made by KnitPicks. They were a reasonable price, you can get them in different colors. I opted for Sunstruck, which is a light brown natural wood color because I felt that most yarns, particularly dark yarns, would be easier to see the stitches on the needle. The set includes 6 sizes from 2.0mm to 3.25mm and they give you 6 needles for each size, which is nice in case a needle breaks. Thanks for all of your videos, they are all so well done.

[susancurry]

Thank you so much! As a new knitter, I didn't know that there was that big of a difference between dpns. I'm really excited to get to the craft store now!

[phyllisdowner]

Thanks for your honesty. It is always a pleasure to get your take on knitting and the equipment to be used.

[HaveAHollyDayArts]

I love your thorough videos. I keep coming back to your channel when I need info!

[cotecatalan]

havent watched your video yet but just a few hours ago i was browsing DPNs lmao great timing because i love your videos!

[gerikyte]

I’m still using Aero needles..some were my mothers so they have been in use for over 60 years and are perfect

[flourchylde]

Thank you for this video. The Karbonz are by far my favorite. I am a fast knitter and these are perfect for me. I love the points and the yarn glides easily while knitting. I highly recommend them. I am like you and have a huge assortment of various brands but always come back to the Karbonz for knitting socks.

[mendyviola]

Thank you for this. I started knitting lace socks recently and I was struggling with my hardwood DPNs. Ordered a set of Hiya Hiya. I’ll wait for them to arrive before starting the 2nd of the pair I’m knitting now.

[linelladevlin]

My favourite DPN’s currently are the metal knitpicks needles for ss. Best for price point.

[kneedeepinstitchespodcast]

It's like you knew I needed to find some decent double pointed needles.

[Enig_Mata]

This was an in-depth review of a large variety of DPNs available on the market. Thanks for the detailed review, showing a large variety of needles and also listing the pros and cons of the various materials and brands.
At 24:12, who else was expecting a video on how to knit with raw eggs? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Another great video, Norman.

[IchAnonymous-bytz]

Norman, thank you for another thorough review and for leaving space for personal preferences. My favourite dpns are the colibri from addi. They are quick and light and colourful. I feel that my wooden dpns are too slow for vanilla socks but the grip is very helpful for more compicated designs. On the other hand I absolutely can't work with carbon neddles. The tink bothers me a lot and I don't like the way they feel.

[Garoky]

My DPNs are mostly from a thrift store…they’re old but in perfect condition. It was an exciting find which cost me 50 cents a pair. I bought every size I could find!

[mikaelfata]

Hi Norman, I haven’t worked on dpns for awhile but things come back very quickly. Love the video so simple to follow. I always use bamboo to do first two rows because to be honest I’m clumsy when it comes to the first two rows. Than I switch to my hiya hiya. My German grandmother always yelled at me to tighten on the first two stitches so thanks for the reminder. Thank you again

[zaizen]

I know this video has been out awhile but as a knitting beginner I still found it very informative. I learned the hard way how brittle the Lykke needles can be when I tried to knit a prototype sock (my first sock project!) on 3.25mm needles. I was about half way through when my needle broke! You can imagine the wave of panic!!!

When you get into a flow with a project and have it stopped abruptly by something like a broken needle…..the wait to get new needles was abysmal 😂 My local yarn store told me that Lykke has some kind of warranty-they’ll replace your needle if it breaks, apparently. Personally I think I would never find the time to ship out a broken needle and wait to receive a new one. I’m too impatient…>___>

I recently started my first hat on a pair of chiao goo bamboo needles. I will say I have noticed they seem to knit more slowly than the driftwood needles…Not my favorite.

I am intrigued by the Karbonz needles. They were certainly highly regarded by the staff at my local yarn store. I really am partial to non-synthetic materials, however the vetted durability makes them tempting. Thank you for making this detailed review, and I look forward to watching your other review videos!

[jackieostrander]

I have a preference for a certain brand of crochet hooks. So I went with the same for knitting needles. I had no idea there were different lengths of dpns. And I see why sharpness is needed, when working in tight small spaces. I am getting started and only have the basics.

[ladylilithparker]

What a great run-down! Those Prym needles with the funky tips weren't on my radar, but I might have to pick up a pair just to see how they feel. I don't buy anything from anymore because I've found the production quality to be substandard. My go-to needles are Takumi Clover bamboo needles, but I re-point them with a bit of fine sandpaper as soon as I buy them because the stock tips are irritatingly dull -- but that's the benefit of bamboo needles, you can turn them into custom tips, and they're inexpensive. I wish Susan Bates still made nylon needles, and I love finding them at tag sales and in thrift stores, because they're lightweight, almost silent (Addis are loud by comparison), and have a nice sharp-but-not-too-sharp tip.

[marciahighsmith]

Ah, are you the consumer reports for knitting needles. I just finished the sets video and had to split it into two sections. I decided to learn how to knit socks and have wandered into the world of small needle sizes.