GIVEAWAY – Knit Denise

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And the winner is…Caron! She said ,”…The first thing I would make is a baby afghan. I’ve been planning it for months for a friend having her first baby and I haven’t been able to find a corded knitting needle long enough to accommodate it.” Congratulations!

Send an email to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE WEDNESDAY to claim your prize.

THE PRIZE

knit denise interchangeable knitting needles

To start off this month’s needlecraft giveaways, one Vanilla Joy reader will win the original Denise Kit ($50), complete with 10 pairs of needles (#5-#15), 6 cords (5, 9, 12, 14, 16, and 19″), 4 end buttons, and 2 extenders.

MY REVIEW

Knit Denise sent me a kit to review, and the first thing I noticed about Denise knitting needles is how quiet they are. Quiet, as in totally silent; completely inaudible.

I didn’t think this would be such a wonderful thing, but some people get kind of irritated with the clicking of knitting needles when they’re trying to sleep in the late hours of the night. Some people will not have to worry about that any more!

So that was a pleasant surprise, but the whole package is wonderful. The Denise kit comes in a very nice book-like case (7″ x 8.5″)  that fits perfectly in a purse or in your travel bag. I was daydreaming about how handy it will be to take just this one set to Oregon with me this summer so I can knit whenever I want and have all my needles (straight and circular) in one small package.

knit denise interchangeable knitting needles reviewThe set includes 10 pairs of needles, sizes 5 to 15. Each set of needles is about 4″ long and can connect to any of the 6 cords to make straight needles from 9″ – 34″ or circular knitting needles from 17″ – 58″.

The needles connect easily and securely to the cords by twisting the needle 1/4 turn to lock in the connection. When I began my first project with these interchangeable knitting needles, I was nervous about them coming apart and losing my work. I would check the connection periodically and it was always secure, so I stopped worrying. As long as you don’t intentionally disconnect them, they will stay together perfectly.

knit denise interchangeable knitting needles review

I have also found that when I use Denise for circular needles, my work slides from the cord up onto the needle so much easier than with other circular needles I’ve tried. I think this is because the point of connection is more gradually tapered and has finger grooves to facilitate connection. This design feature allows the work to move in a much smoother continuous circle – another unexpected highlight. With my other needles, I have gotten very sore fingers from the difficulty of sliding the yarn from the cord to the needle.

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Here are some other great things about Denise interchangeable knitting needles:

  • each needle has the US size measurement stamped onto it
  • the case has needle sizes marked in both US and metric measurements
  • each cord can double as a stitch holder
  • the set is safe to take on airplanes

You can purchase sizes #17 and #19 separately AND Denise also has a crochet kit.

I love that the original Denise kit has everything I need for knitting right in one place. It’s organized, compact, and high quality, and is definitely my first choice when it comes to traveling with my knitting projects. With my Denise kit and a book, what more could I ask for???

Thanks, Knit Denise!

GIVEAWAY RULES

  • Visit KnitDenise.com
  • Come back here and tell me what you’ll knit first before midnight Friday, April 16.
  • A winner will be selected and announced at the top of this post on Friday.
  • Only one comment per person unless you earn extra entries.
  • Giveaway open only to residents of the continental United States…sorry.
  • Winners must email me to claim their prize within 5 days.

EARN EXTRA ENTRIES

You may earn 1 extra entry each for doing the following (make a separate comment for each thing you do):

You may also earn up to 25 entries by blogging about this contest and including certain links – click here to read more about earning these entries.

GOOD LUCK and THANKS!

{This product were provided to Vanilla Joy for review purposes.}

145 thoughts on “GIVEAWAY – Knit Denise”

  18. Oh my heavens, I want these so bad! I’ve been eying them at the store and I haven’t been able to justify the cost.
    The first thing I would make is a baby afghan. I’ve been planning it for months for a friend having her first baby and I haven’t been able to find a corded knitting needle long enough to accommodate it.

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  25. I would knit something cute for my baby that is due June 21st! Probably something green since we don’t know if we are having a boy or a girl – perhaps some cute little booties!

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  31. I have a lot of projects that I’m waiting to get started on. A baby sweater for my nephew on the way is probably what I would start on first!

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  38. I don’t know anything about knitting, so I’d give it as a B-day present for my SIL…she’s offered to teach me, we’d start with a scarf…easy peasy.

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  87. As an avid crocheter, I have always admired the look of the neat things you can knit. I recently bought some knitting needles so that I can teach myself how to knit. This kit would be wonderful to help me along!

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  99. I am fairly new to knitting and was afraid to try it – the whole two needle thing was scarey. BUT I have to say I love it. It is so fun to create something to use or wear. I have one set of needles and would love to have a complete set – making my knitting possiblities endless.

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  105. I love that they give the pattern for the Cat Bordi bag. I think each of my girls would love one of those as well as myself :)

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  126. Having given my daughter my set of needles, this looks like the perfect set for me…compact and all-inclusive. I’d knit my first sweater for an American Girl doll!

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  131. The first thing I would make would be a tote to house the Denise Needle set. Thanks for the chance to win these. i’ve tried a friend’s set and loved them, but haven’t been able to affortd a set for myself.

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  132. I love this giveaway! I know so many talented knitters. I would love to learn and this kit looks like it would be a great place to start!

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  134. Oh, glorious! I would knit a capelet. Just a wee one! I’m a rank beginner, but I am itching to take on a really big project, and this kit seems like just the thing to get me going!

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  135. I have a dress in mind for myself and well it would be so much better on these. I have made the dress before for a sister and I would love to have the dress for my self.

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  139. wow, wow, wow what a great giveaway! I would love to receive this and would knit a blanket for a friend who is expecting a new baby as my first project.

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  141. I’ve had my eye on this set for some time now! I love the fact that it has shorter cable lengths than my Knitpicks set because I do a lot of charity and baby knitting and I really do need shorter lengths for baby and/or toddler hats and sweater arms and necks. I’m currently working on afghans and layettes for the Knit 1 Bless 2 campaign and the first thing I would knit with these would be a newborn layette!

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  145. My plan was to knit Whit’s Knits: Big Herringbone Cowl and needles big enough to complete this project are very hard to find in out small mountain town.
    However, first I will be knitting some hats for my 24 year old granddaughter who was just diagnosed with cancer.

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