Z-Color 11 Sizes 55Pcs 7.9" Double Pointed Stainless Steel Knitting Needles Set 2MM -6.5MM

I received them and checked the gauge of all the sets and found two of the 2.75 mm needles are 3.0 mm. I probably won't use that size of needle so not returning them but did knock a star off my review over it. A couple of sets were a bit dirty from manufacturing process. Easy enough to clean them with rubbing alcohol pads. The points are not as sharp as what I am used to but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I knitted a hat and a friend knitted a pair of gloves using a different size. They seem sturdy and feel like they will last unlike another inexpensive set I bought in the past. I would probably purchase them again considering the prices of other brands.

Got these today so I can't speak to their longevity. But, at a glance, they're better than I expected them to be. I've started using the 4.5 mm (US size 7) set and they're great so far.I decided to buy this kit despite some negative reviews because I figured: if only two of the eleven sets were viable, it still would have been a good price ($11.85 as of this writing). In my particular case, all 55 needles are viable (although there are a couple quirks detailed below). For the price, that's kind of incredible. Thus I went with 5 stars.Here are some highlights and then give a bit more detail below.PROS:+ Very lightweight. I was surprised at how light the package (all 55 needles together) was.+ Slick. Basically no friction. (If you're a beginner, this might be a con.)+ No burrs or scratches.+ $0.22 per needle. $1.08 per 5-needle set.CONS:- Some mild denting on a few needles. Nothing so bad as to make them unusable.- A slight metallic odor. Unpleasant but not noxious. (Might just be my pregnancy nose.)- No size markings on the needles themselves. Only the pouches are labeled with sizes.- Some sizes are inaccurate.LACK OF SIZE MARKINGSThe lack of size markings on the needles themselves concerned me. It could cause a number of problems down the line. (If you misplace a pouch, you won't know what size the matching set is. If you have multiple sets in rotation you might accidentally put the wrong set in the wrong pouch at the end of a project. If you lose a needle and then find it again later you might not be able to match it up to it's correct set.)I resolved this by buying an inexpensive needle gauge tool to add to my knitting kit. Adding the cost of that tool to the cost of this set bumped the cost-per-needle up to $0.35 and the cost-per-set up to $1.69. In other words, it's still a great deal. That said, I'll probably use the gauge tool for more than just keeping this set in order.Buying the gauge tool also allowed me to discover the sizing errors detailed below...SIZING ERRORSThree of the sets I received are not the size indicated on their pouches. Not sure if this is an issue for all kits or just mine. Here are the details:+ The pouch labeled 3.5 mm (US size 4) contains 3.75 mm needles (US size 5).+ The pouch labeled 2.5 mm (US size 1.5) contains 2.75 mm needles (US size 2).+ The pouch labeled 2.75 mm (US size 2) contains 3 mm needles (US size 2.5).So my package didn't include a true 2.5 mm set or a true 3.5 mm set. The sizes that these needles actually are are real US sizes and the original listing skips over some sizes anyway so I don't think I've lost out on any value on these two sets.On the other hand, the mislabeled 3 mm set is a duplicate for a set that was listed and included. So I got 10x 3 mm needless instead of 5x. This could be considered a loss of value--approximately $1's worth of value. I'm not too bothered by it.

Exactly what I expected!

I purchased the Z-COLOR 11 Sizes 55Pcs 7.9" Double Pointed Stainless Knitting Needles Set 2 MM -6.5 MM and the Whitelotous 75pcs 20cm Double Pointed Carbonized Bamboo Knitting Needles at the same time to compare them. The bamboo set, obviously, was the better deal, but which was the better value?? I have knitted Loops and Threads Woolike (1 weight), Lion Brand Vanna's Choice (2 weight), Caron Simply Soft (classed 4 weight, but it knits like 3), Red Heart Super Saver (4 weight), Bernat Blanket Pet (5 weight), and Loops and Threads Country Loom (6 weight) with both sets, just for a nice test. Gauge swatches in various stitches with several sizes for a thorough comparison. I had to wash the steel needles, of course, before first use. A little dish soap and a paper towel to make sure the grease was gone, and they worked beautifully. The bamboo was ready out of the package. Both sets frame perfectly sized. I checked every needle for accuracy and was pleased to find they were all correct. The bamboo came in flimsy plastic sleeves that were not suitable for storage, where the steel came in heavier plastic sleeves that work well, aside from the needles slipping out the top. My cats had them all everywhere in five minutes. The bamboo set comes clearly labeled on the needle, while the stainless is labeled on the sleeve, though neither has US sizes on them. Though that didn't bother me in the slightest, I know it does bother some. The bamboo needles are a bit grippy, which is typical of bamboo, and the stainless slid free like aluminum. I tend to prefer different materials for different yarns, so both worked well. The bamboo needles are very sharp, comparing well with my Takumi needles. The stainless are rather lightweight due to being hollow and quite dull, but if you persevere, it is easily adjusted to. They seem sturdy enough, and I had no trouble with them. I spent time switching between sets and even did a few swatches with mixed needles. Once you have the trick of using the dull needles, they truly aren't any harder than the sharp ones. The only trouble I had, actually, was the sharp needles splitting my yarn more frequently after I had been using the dull needles for a while. Frequent switching for a couple of days taught my hands how to use both types, so I no longer have that problem. I like both sets very much. I keep the bamboo needles in the plastic sleeves with steel needles of the same size, and they fit well. The extra bamboo sizes are banded together until I can make a case for them. All needles are now in a cat-proof box. Some of the bamboo needles, especially the smaller sizes, were slightly warped when I received them. It doesn't seem to have affected my knitting in any way, not even the way I move. All in all, both sets are beautiful and I couldn't rank one above the other. I even mix them sometimes still, just because I need more needles. Sometimes you just need six. Large people wear large clothes, but they pay well for them too. If you prefer sharper needles and don't wish to adjust for the sake of value, stick with the bamboo. If you want a hardier material and don't mind learning to knit with dull tips, go for the stainless. Either way, happy knitting!!

The first thing I did when the package came was to check the measurement and these are true to the marked size. The length is really nice, i can get a lot of stitches without worrying about them sliding off as I am working on the other needles. Very smooth feel and the plastic sleeves make them easy to organize.

These are great for all knitting jobs.

I haven't been knitting long, so to be able to get a big set of so many different sized needles has been helpful. They are a little slippery, but they work well.

I recently had to return a set of Knit Picks Nickel plated double points sizes 0-3 because their 6” length caused my hands to cramp. This set has the Knit Picks style of slightly blunt tips that I love, and at 8” feels very comfortable in my hands. They are not as slippery as the nickel plated needles, but at a fraction of the price they are smooth enough. They arrived in good condition except for a rough burr on the tip of one of the 5mm pair, but since I usually use just 4 needles at a time this will not be a problem.I’m half way done with socks, and these are working out quite well!

Got what i ordered