RE: Question for Knitters
Well, I prefer to buy my needles as I go along. I tend to use a lot of particular sizes. I probably have 3 or 4 sets of size 6 circulars, all in use! I also like different needle materials for different yarns (metal for wool, bamboo for acrylic, etc.). You'll develop more of these preferences as you knit more. And those needles won't go to waste.
You can knit almost any "flat" pattern on circulars. I actually prefer to knit this way. Just go back and forth like they were regular needles.
HTH,
Beth, mom to older DD (8/01) and younger DD (10/06) and always missing Leah (4/22 - 5/1/05)