As someone who started knitting 60 years ago, I've probably tried every needle made. For any knitting I do but especially lace, these are the best I have EVER used. The one feature I didn't see in. your video was the ability to easily add a life line as you knit.No more trying to pass a needle and thread thru. Has saved me from ripping out a lace pattern back almost to the beginning more than once. Finally bought my last set.

I have just purchased them and I am a total newby! I picked up on knitting so easily with this set. I was watching someone knit here on KZread and he held it up and started talking about them, so I made the purchase off of Amazon, and now I am here in the knitting community! I'm in love head over heels!

I love them too Charlotte! Thanks to a nice gift card from my wonderful son, I was able to purchase my set for a lot less than the retail price. I got mine in the 5" and the bought a few extra tips in the 4" for smaller circumference items. LOVE THEM!!

I bought these a few months ago. I am trying to increase my skills in knitting. I tried so many other circular needles. These by far are my favourite. They have helped me so much. The cords is the best of them all.

Yes, the cord is everything. I bought the fixed length circulars because I wanted to do the magic loop. Today I am watching these reviews because I am considering getting this set of interchangeables. Thanks for the thorough review.

I agree with you, I LOVE these needles. They are my absolute favourite!!

Ahhh! Just what I was looking for! Really good to know that the cables are fab - just what I need. And thank you so very much for showing how to tighten using the keys.

They look Awesome! I love how the cords don't twist! I'm so getting the set! Thanks Charlotte!!

Awesome❗clearly explained and illustrated. Thanks for sharing🌹

You convinced me. I just got mine a few months ago and I love them. I wish I would have known about them a lot sooner. ❤️

I have a bunch of fixed chia goo circulars. I will have to check out the interchangeable. Thanks for the review.

I was just about to order knit picks I think I'm luvin these!! Thx Charlotte!

I've had this set for a few years now, and I absolutely refuse to use any other needles! I have used many different brands, including Addi and Knitter's Pride, and I ALWAYS come right back to my ChiaoGoo'S. I've recently purchased the dpn's and can't wait to make hats for my family!

I ve been havin problem s with circular and preferring straights but looks like i need this set definitely thank you so much

Thanks for your review. I was struggling with knitting a project because the cable cord was so domineering! I asked myself, "why am I doing this on this set of needles?" I have 2 -4" Complete sets! I finally changed on the next row. I've been a promoter of another brand which I have used for 9 years. After purchasing my first Chiagoo's many months ago, I was a convert! These are the best needles I have ever used. In addition to my complete sets, I also have a few chiagoo fixed circs, and 2 sets of the Mini's and 2 of the 5" sets. All of the needles do not fall out of the bag! The minis would be good for very small work like baby hats, but, they're not for me. My fingers were too confined on the 2". I've found that I use more of my hand as a leverage for holding the needles. As I said before, these are the very best needles!

I was thinking about buying this knitting needles set, but wasn't sure. But now with knowing about the extra details about the cords and extension. Thankyou. I need to get this set!!!!!!

I absolutely LOVE my one pair of Chiaogoos I have! But I had gotten them for a special project I was making and they were the only needles I could find that I could get in a 5 ft length. I didn't know how good the brand was then. But they are too long to use for anything else lol. The cable is totally amazing. I 100% agree with you there. I sooo wish I could afford this set. I Need this in my life lol.

I so loving these 4” set, that I got the 5” small set too. And for slippery yarn I got the bamboo spin. And lots of cable’s in all the sizes they come in.

I have this set and just love them

Thank you for this review. I own the knitpicks interchangeable and they are nice. The more I knit the more I notice I’m getting stuck on the connector and even having my needle twist off. I am using wood and notice I like the slide of metal better. This will be my next investment 😍

Hi Charlotte thanks for the review on theses needles. I've been comparing interchangeable lately. I do have a couple ChiaoGoo fixed cables and love that the cord has no memory. When I was learning the magic loop method with other brands, the coiling/kinking was driving me crazy. Then I discovered Chiaogoo. I have also looked into Signature but they are very, very, very pricey. I like how the twists and spins cables are interchangeable too. I know i'll probably going to be purchasing a twist set soon.

These are the best! They have also added "mini" cords for lace needles. I just keep adding to my original set!

My all time favorite brand!

I have been using the chiaogoo 9inch cable to make socks and love them. So I ordered the mini 4 inch set to start. I love the cord as well and will definitely invest in more of this brand. I am thinking I will want the 5inch for the larger set of needles.

Hello 👋 I just purchased my complete set-it will arrive on Friday, yessss!

I love that ChiaoGoo has now got little accessories that allow you to use the large cables with the small needles. I got myself a couple of sets of the adapters and they work great.

Can't wait to get mine!!! So excited about these

I have been looking at these and have decided that they are probably the ones I will end up with. Thank you so much for your review of them. I waited until I could get to my computer to really see them a bit larger than my phone screen.

@audreywilliams218

6 жыл бұрын

Karen H

Thank you for that review. I learned a few things there. Enough to want to get a set for myself soon. : )

I absolutely love my ChiaoGoos! I'll never use anything else. The red cords are amazing. I have the complete 5" set, but I've bought many bamboo tips separately, and they all fit in the case! I'm going to buy the 4" set next for hats.

Thanks for the review, on my wish list

I love them, too. They have the best cables.

Nice product review. I have been using Denise sets for over 5 years and I love those, but I want sharper needles for some projects. This looks like a great set. I already have the tiny sock/lace set, and now I want these too :)

Just received my second full set ..love them too. My knit picks needles broke a few times.. But their customer service is great .

I have the 5 inch set and the 5 inch minis for knitting socks. I love them

These are sitting in my amazon wish list waiting on my tax return! I have the knit picks interchangeable set which I love (was my step up from Walmart needles also) but then I bought a pair of ChaioGoo that is 16" long because I didn't have any that short and I have been in love ever since! Thank you for the preview of the kit I can't wait till I get mine!

Thanks for this video. I purchased this set of needles, and enjoyed using them until the cable came apart when I was yo-ing. Twice!!! So I'll try the key to see if I can get the cable tight enough not to fall apart. I first had wooden needles that gave me splinters and would snag the yarn. Then the next set I bought had round tips the slowed my speed down. So I was thrilled to use these needles. Then I was heart broken thinking I had to go back to the round tip needles. Have a wonderful day!!!

Oh, I forgot to say thank you for demonstrating how to use the key and the cable connectors!

I love them. I have size 1-9 fixed. When I get tax money next year I will be getting the set you own

Just a little tip... If you lose your T pins, a regular safety pin will work just find.

@annwithaplan9766

4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Grogg - Thanks for that tip. I was thinking that once I get my set I would take the T pin to the hardware store to see if I could match it to a nail, so that if I ever lost it I'd know which nail size to get haha. But I already have safety pins. : )

@karenstrachan287

3 жыл бұрын

You can also purchase the T pins, cable connectors, replacement tips, etc on Amazon and Ebay if needed.

Love these needles!

These are lifetime warrantied including the cables. The cables don't have memory due to the metal inside. I love them, they are all I use. The spins are nice also. ChiaoGoo all the way baby 😙

I finally decided to buy set but the short set because it had the needles I use the most. My biggest reason to buy was cause chiagoo offers many small needle sizes which I absolutely love. Found it on sale and was like I really want it. I hope they are sharp and lightweight. I have a cheap set that I had for about 4yrs or more and I don't like them at all. I hope I like these.😊👍

Great idea!!!

I recently got these and left be them! My first interchange set I ordered from AliExpress and although thebcords aren’t quite as flexible they’re not bad but do unscrew. (They’re much better than Boye cables). Anyway, playing around I discovered that the Chiaogoo small connector converts the cheaper sets of needles to fit on Chiaogoo cables!!!! I tried them with the AliExpress set from China, the Boye (don’t own) and even the set that ACMoore sells and it works on all. I haven’t tried with clover bamboo yet. The Chiaogoo needles are much nicer than those cheapy sets but using the connectors and cables from Chiaogoo makes those cheap sets much nicer to use.

These are totally the BEST I’ve used! No choking because the cord wrapped around the neck.... “Hairdresser strangled by knitting cord... wrapped around his neck.. Sweater looks fab, tho!! Lol”... They just glide when you need and grip just enough when needed. Thanks Chiaogoo!! And Thank you @nervousknitter

I love them, period. I also use the Hiya Hiya sharps, but the cord drives me to distraction. Just a suggestion for you, I put a coiless stitch marker through the hole in the connector, so it’s harder to lose in the bag.

@alexandriasimms4842

5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea regarding the connector! Thanks for sharing.

I happened across this brand needles a few years ago & fell in love with them because of cord! The cheap ones like Susan bates are awful! I agree knit picks cords are better but they keep there twist and I don’t like they’re interchangeable sets starts with a size 24” diameter. As I can I’ve been replacing my 16”circulars with chiaogoo circulars and I have this set in my amazon wishlist thinking about getting but this video sold me on getting the set eventually.

Good video, thank you.

I bought them. I love mine

I LOVE my ChaiGoo needles.. The cords Really are great.. My Knit Picjs are good tooo.. They are each the best of their own worlds.,,metal and wood.. Great review...

@33flygirl33

6 жыл бұрын

Linea Miller I have the addi clicks but i ran out off cord so may I should buy another one. Linea Miller.

@33flygirl33

6 жыл бұрын

Linea Miller I always break them the chiaogoo

I have the full set and absolutely love them! Purchased from Handsome Fibers online. Great company to work with. Good discounts and free shipping for USA orders.

Getting the complete set! I hated fighting with the cords!

I don't have the interchangeable needles but I have several different lengths n I love love love them!!!

It's red nylon over braided stainless steel wire. The Mini sock set with their tiny gauge cords now can be used with Chiaogoo small US2-8 Tips, you just need the mini/small adaptor ( sold on Amazon) the mini cords are sizes 8,14,22,30 &37": the small cables 8,14,22,30,37 &50" size 8" cable can only be used with 4" or smaller tips. In May2018 ChiaoGoo shorties will be released.

Yes the stiff cords will actually flip the needle right in your hand! Grrrr! Almost all of my circular needles are 5 inch for the needle. So I think I will order the 5 inch when I order. Is there an adapter that could merge the small needle with the larger just in case you’d like to use them that way? I saw a review of a brand that did provide one but not sure now what company that was. Yes, I finally got to the later portion of your video! You answered my question! Thanks for your comments

While I don’t have the interchangeable ChiaoGoo I do have several fixed Chai Goo. For the most part I like them. My only complaint oddly enough is the cord. I was just knitting on a 16 inch size 11 and the cord was so stiff I had to switch it out. The other ones with longer cords are better. As for interchangeables I have Knitters Pride Nova Platina and Dreamz and especially love the Nova Platina. And I treated myself to a full set of Addi Clicks Turbo interchangebles last summer for my birthday and just love them. They are awesome! They are not sharp but have a blunter tip which I love except for lace. When I knit lace I use either my Knitters Pride because they are sharp or the ChiaoGoo. I also have 1 40 inch Hiya Hiya that I am using for a möbius cowl and it is quite pointy and it’s not even their sharp brand! When I was researching before I purchased my Addi’s I asked on a Knitting forum and got so many different responses. Everyone has their favorites. Thanks for the review!

@jenniferannfox2316

4 жыл бұрын

did you have the 4 in set or the 5 in? If you use the short cord with 4 in ones they should not be a problem. Personally I like a stable cord and Chiagoo is the best. I have the 5 in set now looking to get the 4 in set to have access to make 16 in cords.

I call these my RollsRoyce needles.

I've tried every circular needle out there and the ChiaGoos are the absolute best! I don't use any of my other circulars anymore.

I do own a pair of needles from this brand the I got on eBay to knit socks, but never got around to making them, want to try ur method of sock making

Thank you

I have these needles did not know how to use the key properly. Thanks

I wish they made the mini needle points connectable to the small blue cables with a connector. I knit socks with the mini 9 inch cable and the 5 cm needles, but like to use the blue cable with short needles.

The stitch markers don't have a split in them how do they work ?

Thanks! Not expensive when you consider all that you get.

I have these "Twist" in 5", so the heels of my hands don't get poked. I understand that the bamboo set is called "Spin". Those have a swivel end, & Chiaogoo says that those cords work with the "Twist" set for a swivel experience on the "Twist".

I just got my fist fixed circular from Chiaogoo and wish I knit enough to justify this set 😭. In a year or two... thank you for the review! What is your opinion on the 4” vs 5” sets?

How do you use the stoppers?

Hi i have question what is different 7400 C with 7500 C? Thank you

I read that there are different sets that one can order. Which set would be the most versatile for an advanced beginner-intermediate knitter? I haven't done lace yet. Love your videos! Thanks for all the information!

@alexandriasimms4842

5 жыл бұрын

I am also an advanced beginner. I'm going for the 5 inch full set and then buying the mini cables with the "mini cable to small tip" adapter. While the cables that come with the complete set will work for magic loop, I read that using the mini cables make the process a dream!

My favorite needles!

How smooth is the join? Do you find your yarn snagging when you're trying to push it up from the cable to the needle? I have trouble with that with two other expensive interchangeable sets that I have and it's super frustrating.

@quartz14girl

4 жыл бұрын

The join is super smooth. No catching, no loosening, no issues

You are a good teacher. I like your channel. Can you do magic loop with these?

@TheNervousKnitter

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤ and yes! You can use magic loop with these...

@valoriec

6 жыл бұрын

ChiaoGoo also makes "Spin" sets which consist of bamboo needles and super thin, flexible nylon cables. I buy the cables by themselves ($5-$8) and use those for magic loop. All the ChiaoGoo needles fit all the cables so they're truly interchangeable. I can use my bamboo tips on the red cords and the steel tips on the nylon cords without issue. :)

@saskiaboudreaux1694

5 жыл бұрын

Valorie C now they sell a coupler so you can get the red lace mini cable to connect to the small set. The mini cable are awesome to knit Magic Loop with. The coupler are $8.?? On Amazon.

What is the knitting reason to buy 4 inch over 5 inch set? Can hats be made with a 5 inch set ?

Thank you for the review. I am a new knitter and decided to make my best friend a baby blanket for her first baby. I bought some wooden cable needles from Amazon. The cable drives me crazy but I can handle that, it's not as bad as the one you showed. But the needles are just slowing me down. It's a simple project, just K and P stitches and I finally gave up and did not finish the project because constant pushing the stitches up and down the needle and cable drove me crazy. I want to learn more stitches nd knit more advanced projects (recently I started knitting socks, love it but again, cheap needles from hobby lobby would need to be updated before the next project). Would you recommend 4" or 5" set for the beginner who wants to make all sorts of things, from wash clothes to sweaters? I also heard the set is not as good for knitting anything except lace projects, is that true?

@TheNervousKnitter

6 жыл бұрын

I have knit everything with mine, from socks with magic loop to hats scarves blankets, you can knit anything with them, what makes them nice for lace is how pointy they are. They really get in there and allow you to easily knit 2 or 3 or even 4 together. I personally use the 4 inch tips, and I have big hands and they have never been an issue...

@witoldyna

6 жыл бұрын

The Nervous Knitter thank you so much for the fast answer. I am going to put this set on my wish list for my husband to use it wheb he needs a help with choosing a gift for me ;-) I am finishing my first sock now using 4 and 5 needles, don't know magic loop yet but I'm sure I'll learn ;-) my hands are rather smaller so I guess 4" would be easier to use.

@TheNervousKnitter

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! In a week or so I will have a 3 part series on making socks with magic loop, so if you're subscribed and have the notifications turned on you'll be notified when I upload! Thanks for watching! ❤

@witoldyna

6 жыл бұрын

The Nervous Knitter I am subscribed and will wait for the video :-) thank goodness for people like you and KZread, otherwise I and many others could not learn a new hobby!

I have Denise Needles. and They have these twists in them. and its hard to use them.

Hi I was wondering “ Why did you choose the 4” tips instead of the 5”? I have returned to knitting after a hiatus, and was looking to upgrade from my knitpicks set which are 5”.

@TheNervousKnitter

5 жыл бұрын

For me personally, I find the 4" tip is easier to knit hats in the round. It's just a personal preference really... ❤

@grannaboo03

5 жыл бұрын

The Nervous Knitter thank you for your quick response

I'm watching this on Christmas 2019. Is this still your favorite set of needles? Or you have changed your mind on this one? I'm only asking because I'm a newbie and I am trying to find a good needle set. Merry Christmas!

@courag1

4 жыл бұрын

liziking306 I am an experienced knitter and I asked my husband for this set for Christmas as he gave me a budget and I decided this was it. I've had other sets in the past, but this is WONDERFUL. The needles are a real pleasure to knit with. I started out with ChiaoGoo Shorties as I was knitting socks and absolutely was impressed and decided when I was able to afford the complete set, that I would go for this. I also love knitting hats and though I am sure that you could knit hats with the 5" needle tips, in a smaller circumference the shorter the tip you can work with makes your first few cast on rows, easier to do. Now this depends upon how large your hands are. My hands are uses to playing an octave on a piano so my hands aren't tiny. I am 5'4" and though I could have bought the 5" instead of the 4", I was so impressed that I could knit socks on the small circumference, it was a real joy. And I also knit lace and sweaters. If one was knitting the collar on a sweater or the cuffs on a sweater, the shorter needles are then also more useful. I also have a set of bamboo by Knitter's Pride which I have used for years but the joins are not nearly as smooth as ChiaoGoo. The cables are like KnitPicks and are in fact interchangeable as well as with KnitPro. However I am retired and I have been having a very happy moment since getting these. When I knit, I am one happy camper. In the past, I did have a set of Boye Alluminum interchangeables and I gave them to a thrift store. I also did try the Clover Bamboo set from Joann but took them back as they were not at that time carrying replacement parts and the tips at that time just seemed to short to me. I used to have arthritis in my hands but via knitting and my diet, I have no pain whatsoever so now the smaller length work terrific for me. If you work with heavier yarn, however, it is possible that the 5" would work well. This is not a deal breaker, as far as that one inch longer in most knitting. Hope that helps you.

@liziking306

4 жыл бұрын

@@courag1 -- thank you for this info. I really appreciate it. What you shared is more information that I have hoped for. Thank you... thank you... thank you. I guess I will be ordering mine soon. ;-)

Is the size of the needle marked on the tips? I find it annoying to have to use the needle gauge every time I want to know what size the needle is!

@TheNervousKnitter

5 жыл бұрын

Yes... It is engraved into the needle...

Cables are great and you can use them with Knitters pride

Do you know if these cords fit on others brands such as Knitters pride or knit picks?

@TheNervousKnitter

6 жыл бұрын

No they don't...

why are some named spin and others twist.

That is a beautiful set but omg, very expensive!!!

@jenniferannfox2316

4 жыл бұрын

sooooo worth it. If you bought all these sizes and needles individually it would cause hundreds of dollars.

@CatFromFL

4 жыл бұрын

If you think these are expensive, look into the prices of Signature brand, and each size has its proprietary cables.😳

@buzzwaffle

3 жыл бұрын

@@CatFromFL Holy Cow, you were not kidding. :0

@CatFromFL

3 жыл бұрын

If you go with fixed ChiaoGoo circulars they are very reasonably priced. And honestly the interchangeables are a very good value per needle. You can buy a small set and adaptors and use large tips on small cables any length. Join chiaogoo divas fb group to learn more.

Denise intercangables needles.

too expensive..

Over $100 for knitting needles?! Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope.

@desireebarhorst-weller1767

6 жыл бұрын

eclecticmuslvr You can always try a separate cable with a couple of needletips. Just to try them out. That's how I did it and now I'm expanding by buying more separate needletips and/or cables. That way you don't have to buy a whole set at once. A needlecase is also not very expensive. In my country they cost about €5,- (5 euros).

@flowerlass

5 жыл бұрын

I have seen them for a lot less. You have to shop around.