ChiaoGoo Red Lace Circular 32 inch (81cm) Stainless Steel Knitting Needle Size US 1.5 (2.5mm) 7032-1.5

The cord is very smooth and doesn’t kink!

The first time I order this needle I received the wrong size (US 1/2.25mm instead of US 1.5/2.50mm). It was not a big deal because I also use that size for socks so I decided to keep it and order again. The second one I received was also the wrong size so I request a replacement. Well the replacement was the wrong size AGAIN!!!

The yarn slides on and off these needles at the connection without and hitches! They are great!

While it is true that these needles arent going to kink up on you from being stored coiled, they do have a memory in that they really want to stay straight. The cable does flex when you cause it to, but it is always wanting to pop back into a straight position if youre not holding it which can cause some stitches to stretch if theyre on either side of a turning point in your cable, like when knitting socks. Just make sure you have long enough cable that the stitches wont be too close to a turn very often. Otherwise, these are very nice needles and I can see them lasting a very long time.

I love that the cable doesn’t curl. Also the joint between the cable and the needle is smooth and the yarn doesn’t snag in it. Perfect for using the magic loop technique for making socks.

Love how pointy they are, and the cables are the best Ive ever had! Highly recommend for sock knitting and Fair Isle.

Thank you!

After using some cheap aluminum circulars from the yarn store for a while I decided to give in and upgrade to the brand everyone has been recommending and it is worth it. The cord has not gotten bent and it does a decent job of staying untwisted, the needles are an excellent texture that is way easier to move stitches across than my old ones, and the points seem the perfect angle to be effective while not sharp. I will have to buy Chiaogoo needles from now on.

Smooth, high quality needles. Perfect for magic loop socks. Truly memory free cable.

Bought new but the package was open. Otherwise I love these needles.