I have been knitting away on (half of) a pair of socks, watching it grow, and loving the colors. It has grown from a tiny bit of ribbing since you saw it last, to having a heel and most of a foot in the last few days. 
This afternoon I pulled it out to help it finish growing to the point of being ready for a toe, and discovered a problem. I have heard of a few folks having trouble with the join of these needles, so I thought I might be able to stick them back together, and I could at least check out the policy on replacement. 
But then I found the other end in my sock bag, and discovered the situation was much worse than I had first thought. Fortunately, I do have some DPNs in this size, so tomorrow I will be transferring stitches (and probably seeing about getting a new long circular in this size). Needless to say, I was disappointed about this development, but am glad I found out about it before heading out with it as my project for tonight!(I might have another pair, or three, in process as well.)
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I've had needles come apart during projects and it just drives me insane! The socks I'm making now are on dpns (my first time using them) and I'm very glad that I don't have to worry about the cables coming apart. ugh!
Yeah... Kinda' has soured me on Knitpick Options. Until I can make the transition to Addis or find a wood/bamboo 40" circ with a great tip, I'll keep chancing it with the KPOs when I have to.
That's no fun! I haven't had any trouble with my KPO's (nickel plated) but then I don't use the super long ones either... your sock looks good though. :)
I haven't had any problems either, but then I rarely use the harmony line. I'm always afraid I'll snap one doing a k2tog or something, so I use the nickel plated.
Have you tried the HiyaHiya brand?
I can't imagine how frustrating that must be - breaking needles in a project! whoa!!
Betty in Texas
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