addi FlexiFlips Needle Review

This video is a review of the FlexiFlips dpns from addi (called CraSyTrios in Europe). This review covers the features of the needles, and compares each element to other tools used to knit small circumference items in the round.

As CraSyTrios, these needles come in standard European sizes from 2.0mm to 5mm: 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0.

In the North American market, Skacel has added US 1/2.25mm and US 2/2.75mm to the size range.

To jump to a specific point in the video, click on the adjacent link:
Features and comparisons to other tools: 0:50
How are FlexiFlips/CraSyTrios used? 1:55
Working a heel using FlexiFlips: 3:33
Knitting sock heel gussets: 4:09
How do the needles feel in the hands? 5:39
Advantages and Disadvantages: 7:10

If you have questions about this video, or suggestions for future videos, please let me know down in the comments or on social media.

[janetdressing]

In using the two circs method, it seems to me you could add a third, similar sized circular needle and mimic the flexiflips. I think I'll give that a try. It would also solve the problem you have with the flexiflips being too short for your hand. I love your videos and you present concepts so logically and clearly compared to some presenters. I've learned so much from you as a fairly new knitter (1 year). I think I would have given up and figured I just couldn’t knit if it hadn't been for you. Knitting has stymied me since I was a little girl. Now I can trade off between knitting and my first love crocheting as the mood strikes with confidence. Thank you from this 74 year old who loves to learn new things. Blessings, good health, success and happiness to you and yours.

[lallaward]

I’m sure most of you know that there are now XL flexiflips, which solves the problem of finding the originals too short. I LOVE my XL ones! They also come as a squared version with a sort of bumpy surface; I thought this would slow me down, but it really doesn’t, and the surface holds the stitches well too - not sure how they achieve that, but for me they are both smooth and glide-y but not scarily slippery.

[kaybellor]

I found this video to be very helpful. I was having trouble with these and your tips made a big difference! Always appreciate your clear teaching style, Roxanne.

[tmr]

Thank you. I've been debating with myself about these needles. I hold my needles just like you do so the length of the tip would be an issue for me. This was very helpful.

[mslaceyrose]

Thank you for this incredibly thorough review/tutorial. Much appreciated!

[barbaram]

Thank you for such a helpful review. The Flexi Flips are expensive and since I prefer a longer tip too, you saved me some money!

[donnaledington]

When knitting in the round with double points I ALWAYS use a rubber point protector on the transition needle so I don't lose track of the new round start. I am a self taught knitter and it seems like sometimes I figured out a way to solve a problem others may not have. In knitting groups people are always complaining about stitches falling off double points and mine don't because I use point protectors. I also use double points (and circs too) for flat knit projects like scarves because I always found long needles really awkward to use. The shorter the needle the better I like it.

[krissullivan]

What a great review! Thanks so much. I think I'll try these since I'm often plagued by ladders with the Magic Loop technique.

[paytonjames-amberg]

Very interesting review. I especially appreciate your discussion of how the tip length affects your gauge. I hold needles similarly to you, and when I tried to use 9 in circ to do a sweater sleeve, my gauge was totally off the rest of the work and I had no idea why. I usually do socks 2 at a time magic loop, but was hoping these might solve my sleeve conundrum.

[amberschiwi]

Hello and thanks for the review. Being in Germany, of course the reviews I get offered are by Sylvie herself and of course she would promote her patent no-matter-what.
I also like your technical/objective approach.

[TheDollyce]

Thank you for this great review! You highlighted certain characteristics (needle tip length) that might impact my gauge, and I appreciate that information. Thanks again!

[caroltanzer]

Thank you--a most excellent and comprehensive review and very much needed.

[robynbecker]

Love your review as it shows these new needles in their purist form. For me, I use them until I reach the heel flap and then add in 2 dpns until I'm back to working in the round. Takes all the pressure off for picking up the gusset stitches. Agree that I would like to see the needles at the 5" length for more comfort.

[patriciacoughlin]

ROX, Thanks for showing the important part, to me (the heel & gusset) of the sock set up on these needles (also, the funnest part of sock construction for me) and the correct use with the 3rd working needle.

[karencompton]

Thank you for this great review. I agree, I think I’ll wait to see if they come out with a set with longer tips too😉

[sonyaj]

Thanks for taking the time to produce this video and review these needles! I work at a LYS, and my boss had first mentioned them (she is a DPN gal), but since we decided to quit carrying Addi products, they probably weren't something we'd bring in on their own. They really are a hybrid of DPN's and 2 circs, and I can see them being a tool of choice for maybe sock knitters.

However, I think it's great that even more options are offered for knitting in the round, because as we all know, all methods are fiddly in their own way ;). If customers inquire about them, I will direct them to your video here so they can see them in action.

These needles aren't for me, either - I'm a ML'er, and the way the tip of the needle was getting in the way as you were knitting is why I don't like or use DPN's for ITR knitting....they are great for i-cord and fixing multiple stitch mistakes with several ladders, however.

Keep up the great work on the videos, and have a great 2018!

[brittanysnively]

they now have some with longer tips. they call them ergonomic. i just bought some and are waiting for them to arrive to try for myself, like you i need the longer tips to fit my hand. excited to try a new method for my socks!

[juliestalter]

Thank you. This was a very informative video. I never considered how the length of needles would affect the gauge or comfort of knitting.

[daniellesnyder]

I just starting using mine and I really like them! A little cumbersome, but I am use to circulars and just didn’t like the feel of DPNs, so these work great for me.

[sandygrogg]

Love your videos... You are a realllt good teacher..