addiNovel Quintett double-pointed needles

A whole new knitting feeling

The addiNovel double pointed needle is characterized by a special feel: The square needles with rounded edges and textured surface ensure good ergonomics when knitting, even under high demands. This means that even knitting lovers who prefer to hold their needles loosely get to enjoy knitting, because the new needles fit snugly in the hand and can be held effortlessly.

During knitting, the combination of square, smooth and structured needles feels like a small massage for fingers and hands – a pleasant knitting experience, even when knitting for several hours.

"Unusual at first. I quickly got used to it and found it pleasant and massaging ... Normally my fingers ache after a while. That didn't happen on this occasion."

tester (The Knitter)

Extra fine lace tips

The extra fine lace tips are also ideal for fine yarns and patterns. The small mounds on the needle ensure that patterns with turn-ups do not slip off the needle so quickly and unintentionally when knitting. In addition, the long tapered lace shape is suitable for knitting many stitches together comfortably at once.

Ideal for firm knitters, toe-up socks with lots of increases and many other challenging techniques.

"The Novel are my absolute favourites. They don't even make my fingers hurt during a knitting marathon."

miracularr (Instagram)

The size of the needle

Since the circumference of a circle is larger than that of a square with the same diameter, the addiNovel can always be chosen in the next higher needle size. For example, if the instructions call for a 3.0 mm needle, we recommend using a 3.5 mm addiNovel. However, because stitch appearance is highly individual, we always recommend knitting a gauge swatch.

Our addiCalibro wooden needle gauge set now allows you to measure the Novel gauge directly in the square recesses, but measuring is also no problem with a needle gauge with round recesses: To do this, insert the tip of the addiNovel into a hole of the needle size. If the tip of the needle fits into the hole of the needle gauge up to the first knop pattern, this is the correct size.

Tip: If you knit very loosely or very tightly on average, the perfectly smooth surface of the needles ensures that the stitches glide perfectly, and at the same time the structure prevents the needle from slipping out of the knitted piece unintentionally. For particularly tight knitters, we rather recommend needles with round tips without a pronounced structure, as otherwise the stitches will not glide ideally over the needle.

These knitting needles are perfect for knitting socks because the small indentations hold the yarn securely in place and prevent the needles from slipping away.

Gudrun R. (Butinette)

Knitting with these needles is almost effortless. They glide beautifully and feel great in your hand. The textured surface prevents stitches from slipping, and the tips are so slim that even the tightest stitch is easy to work into. These needles are worth every penny—I’ll never buy anything else again.

Lisa-Marie E. (Butinette)