skacel by addi Double Pointed Knitting Needles, 8 Inch (20 cm) Flexiflips Basic Double Point Brass Knitting Needle Pair with Nylon Cord, 5 mm (US Size 8)

I couldn’t be happier with this set of 5.0mm FlexiFlips. I’ve purchased different sock sizes as well as bamboo FlexiFlips, but this is my 1st set over 3.0mm I love the fact that they have the turbo tip and blunt tip. My tip for using them for the sock heels is to knit the last row before you start your method is to use the blunt end so when you knit back, you have the turbo end for picking up stitches. It works great for the toe as well. I’ve recently been using the Turkish cast on and I love it. I will continue to purchase multiple sizes of FlexiFlips, I like them for making baby hats as well. Just anything with a small diameter. These are smooth (no snagging) and let you knit up quickly.

I like the flexing needles because they were easier for me than using DPN. Because they’re flexible I had an easier time finishing my hat when I was decreasing stitches. I would highly recommend.

I love the Addi Flexi-Flips for all of my DPN needs. The yarn moves effortlessly across the needles, cords and the joins. There is a slight learning curve, however watching a video on how to use them took care that.

I knit one circular item with them, more as a practice than anything else. I found myself liking the fact that these get out of your way better, while knitting around, than the normal stick versions of dpn’s do. I did find myself wishing there was a fourth needle, however. That could be due to my lack of experience with them. It certainly didn’t stop me from knitting and enjoying using them.

These needles are okay but the tips are a bit too blunt for my taste and the price is pretty steep.