Elizabeth's Fiber & Yarn Blog

Comparing Addi Turbo Click to Knitters Pride Nova Interchangeable Circular

Elizabeth — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:04:13 +0000

This is my opinion on the two similar needles.

First off I am totally sold on the interchangeable knitting needle idea. You can change cable length mid way if you want. Use the cable to hold your stitches while you go work on a different part or project using the tips. And less expensive comparing to buying many circulars of the same size with different cable lengths.
Both of these sets have Nickel plated metal tips with flexible cables. Both are lightweight.

Price: Knitter’s Pride $70 ~ Addi Click Turbo $170. At first glance one can not ignore the price difference.    Knitter’s Pride are made in India, a third world country where wages and regulation is little or non-existent.   Addi are made in Germany, where workers receive a living wage with good labor and environmental standards.   (Where I would hope we would all like to see)
Sizes included in set: Nova has 9 sizes 4-11, Turbo has 10 sizes 4-15.    Additional sizes available in both.
Case: Nova, not impressed, recommend purchasing a better case, adding about $50 to your investment.    Click set, includes a well made case.

Cable attachment: Both joins are smooth. Nova is screw on. Will come loose if you don’t tighten (tool included, tiny, be sure to add a ribbon or you will likely loose) Addi Click , patented push and twist, no tool required. I prefer the Addi attachment.
Cable: I prefer the Nova cable. It is softer and more flexible. Only time will tell if this remains.

Warranty. Knitters Pride, none. Addi needles include a lifetime warranty.

Metal tips. The Knitters pride has a sharper tip compared to the Addi. I kinda like this, until my finger tips wore out.    Metal finish?    The Addi is much smoother and slicker.

Summation: I prefer the Addi overall. The metal finish and workmanship is just superior.    Perhaps because their labor is better paid? Who knows.

If there is just no way you can pony up for the Click set. You have two options. Purchase the Addi tips and cables you use the most until you can save up for the full set.    Or go ahead with the Knitters Pride set. In the long run either set is going to be less expensive compared to purchasing the regular circulars separately.

For more details and ordering, Click the image link.

Schacht Spinning Wheels & Looms 2012 Price increase

Elizabeth — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:50:35 +0000

It has been a whole year since the last increase. I trust all you hardworking folks have also received a pay or cost of living raise. Well, we can wish!

Looks like there is increases in everything except the Cranbrook, Standard Floor loom and Cherry Saxony wheels.

The Ladybug will remain the same, but wheels shipped after March 31 will not include maple bobbins. New Ladybugs will have the plastic Travel Bobbins as sold with the Sidekick wheel.

Click Here for PDF price list

Addi Click Lace Needle Set

Elizabeth — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:01:27 +0000

Now with the option of the longer tips. The original set with shorter tips still available. The shorter tips allow the use of 16 inch circular knitting. But many knitters don’t use this short of a cable and would much prefer holding onto a longer needle. If you haven’t heard of the magic loop method of knitting. Do, you will find using one long circular much faster and easier.
I find the lace tip very nice to knit with.   Especially if you are a continental stitch picker like me

Save $10 on the set. Click Image for ordering details.

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Elizabeth — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:01:16 +0000

News from Schacht Spindle

Elizabeth — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:09:43 +0000

New Flip Bag
New design for the handy Flip Bag. Now in natural with black trim, it sports the new logo, silk screened in navy blue. With a zip out end extension, the Flip Bag accommodates all three Flip Loom widths.

Click Image to order.
Re-designed Matchless and Ladybug Mother-of-All
The Schacht design team has incorporated some of the innovations in the Sidekick wheel in a re-designed mother-of-all (MOA) for the Matchless and Ladybug wheels. The new design uses a new Scotch tension spring & string that brakes the bobbin from the center. On the Matchless wheel, the new design also replaces the T-knob and bolt with a quick-release lever like those on the Sidekick.

Matchless wheels built on and after January 19, 2012 include the new MOA. Ladybug wheels built on and after February 2, 2012 include the new MOA.

Free Patterns to Download

Elizabeth — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:47:04 +0000

Follow link to designs of Free Knitting Patterns.

Men’s, Womens Sweaters and More!

Free Shipping on Qualifying orders.

Elizabeth — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:20:13 +0000

Orders of Books only and your order is at least $25, your order can ship free.

Orders of Knitting Needles, Crochet Hooks or DVD’s CD’s only and at least $100, your order can ship free.

Limited to stock on hand and ground shipping to U.S. address. Follow links for details.

Magazines, can not ship Book Rate BUT If it fits in a Flat Rate Priority Envelope ship cost will be adjusted down to $6 at shipping. (including mixing books, pattern sheets or magazines)

Please leave a note of this offer when ordering to remind us to adjust your total before shipping your order. Payment through Paypal is excluded from this shipping offer.

Schacht Cherry Loom

Elizabeth — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:58:02 +0000

VERY Limited Edition. Schacht are building a limited run of the Matchless Spinning Wheel, Wolf Pup and Baby Wolf.

Have the 8 Harness Baby Wolf available at Buckley Shop to see and/or purchase!
Cherry Matchless have sold out.

Cherry Wolf Loom

Knitters Pride Crochet Hooks & Knitting Needles

Elizabeth — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:49:38 +0000

Value priced crochet and knitting needle sets. Made in India of laminated birch, nickel plated steel or rosewood.

For Details, Click HERE

Thinking about a Schacht Wheel or Loom?

Elizabeth — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:23:16 +0000

If I don’t have a particular item in stock this is the current lead times for orders from Schacht.   As we get closer to Christmas these times will get longer.
1-2 weeks        Table looms
1-2 weeks        Wolf Pups, Flip looms, Cricket looms, large warping tools
3 weeks           Regular and Bulky spinning wheel bobbins
4 weeks           Baby Wolf, Mighty Wolf, and Standard floor looms
5 weeks           Ladybug spinning wheels
5 weeks           Sidekick spinning wheels
8 weeks           Schacht-Reeves spinning wheels
12 weeks         Cranbrook looms
12 weeks         Matchless spinning wheels

Schacht is having some production delays with the Matchless Spinnning Wheel. Lead time for Matchless wheels is 12 weeks, putting delivery of any new orders to after the first of the year.
New Industrious Kate
Schacht has discontinued the old-style Kate. Great features of the Industrious Kate—sturdy, low profile, and tension control—now a new, easy-to-take-along version that is simple to assemble and take apart.
There is no change in the price.