My Top Five Picks
My everyday pick is the [Knitter's Pride Dreamz Interchangeable Set](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Knitters+Pride+Dreamz+Interchangeable+Set+rosewood&tag=thetestedhub-20), which has a beautiful laminated wood finish and very smooth joints. The [Lykke Driftwood Interchangeable Needles](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Lykke+Driftwood+Interchangeable+Needles+set&tag=thetestedhub-20) are stunning and use a similar dense hardwood. For fixed circulars, the [ChiaoGoo Patina Rosewood Circulars](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ChiaoGoo+Patina+Rosewood+Circular+Needles&tag=thetestedhub-20) are exceptional with a perfect joint to cable transition.
Check price on Amazon →I have been knitting for fifteen years and switched to rosewood needles a few years ago because they are warmer in the hand and easier on my joints.
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My Top Five Picks
My everyday pick is the [Knitter's Pride Dreamz Interchangeable Set](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Knitters+Pride+Dreamz+Interchangeable+Set+rosewood&tag=thetestedhub-20), which has a beautiful laminated wood finish and very smooth joints. The [Lykke Driftwood Interchangeable Needles](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Lykke+Driftwood+Interchangeable+Needles+set&tag=thetestedhub-20) are stunning and use a similar dense hardwood. For fixed circulars, the [ChiaoGoo Patina Rosewood Circulars](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ChiaoGoo+Patina+Rosewood+Circular+Needles&tag=thetestedhub-20) are exceptional with a perfect joint to cable transition.
Common questions
Rosewood needles are denser and have a smoother glide than bamboo, which works better with most yarns. Bamboo grips slippery yarn better but can drag on cotton or silk.
Wipe them down occasionally with a tiny bit of mineral oil to keep the wood from drying out, and store them in a fabric case to prevent the tips from getting nicked.
