My Preferred Circular Knitting Needles
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Happy Wednesday everyone! Here's a video I've been asked to make for a little while now. I enjoyed this and hope it provides some good insight. Definitely share your go-to knitting needles down below! Here are the links to the ones I mentioned here:
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I love that you say that it’s OK if folks like to buy fixed circular needles as they need them. A lot of times in the knitting community it feels like you’re not a real knitter if you don’t have an interchangeable set. Personally, I don’t like to have to think about the joins of interchangeable needles and checking them and making sure everything is good while I’m knitting. I’ve been burned a few times and I just prefer the relative safety of fixed circulars. I really like knitters pride, and haven’t tried a chiao goo yet. But after that endorsement, I think I’ll try them out. 😉 And as always, thanks for mentioning budget options as well! Your podcast is just… so lovely. 😁 Thank you for all the work you put into each time!
Hello, I hope you have tried Chiaogoo now. I love them, knitting is a real pleasure with good material. They knit all alone ☺️, so smooth. I don't like the knit pro /pride, the joint is not good, I'm disappointed with that. Have a nice day.
@@armellec.4101yes! I’ve been knitting on straight needles for a year. 😅 treated myself to an interchangeable chiaogoo set and it’s like driving a Ferrari. Honestly couldn’t be happier. Tho if you need the 2.5mm needle you have to buy a mini cable. Both not included in set and was incidentally the first needle I reached for when I went to cast on my first sock. I went for a jumper instead only to find out that I needed a 2.5mm for the ribbing. So, swatching with 3.25mm whilst I await the additions to my new little needle family. Totally worth the money. Promise. I saved for them for a year. So I get they are pricey. But worth the wait and a few less coffees out. 😂🎉
I love the “how does this hang around my neck” cable test 😄
Very scientific. 🤓
My hands love Clover bamboo knitting needles. They're just the right feel and warmth that allows me to knit with no hand ache.😮
My favorite, too. I love that the cables and connectors fit all the size needles.
I’ve been knitting for 45 plus years Tayler and bought Chiaogoo interchangeables 2 yrs ago. Cannot praise these highly enough. My Chiaogoo needles and magic loop I’m in heaven 🥰
Good to know you like them. What size cable is your fixed cable, please?
Can someone please help. Purchased several sets of bamboo knitting needles, but they really smell of mold and mildew. 😢 is there anything I can do to get this awful smell out 😢😢😢
I invested in a knitters pride interchangeable set of bamboo needles really early on when I started knitting and I have not regretted it. I think they may have changed the policy but they have replaced two sets of needles for me for free under a lifetime warranty! One because the connector broke and another because the needle broke.
I’m an addi and clover and now love my short knitters pride interchangeable with the 360 swivel rock. Also use the cable with my Tunisian crochet
On a funny note, I have a really cheap set that are similar to the Lion Brand. They really look like bamboo skewers with plastic tubes. I grabbed one while waiting for some Chiaogoos to arrive. They turned out to be delightful to work with...who knew?
Thanks for the walk through your needle collection Tayler.
Good video. You gave me some things to look into but I love my Chiaogoos!
Me too!
my favourite
I’m a tried and true Addi loyalist after knitting for more than 30 years and trying most of the other brands. The feel of the smooth tips just makes the process of knitting more enjoyable. Seems I’m in the minority here, lol! Though I do agree the ChiaoGoo cables may be superior. But for the overall knitting experience, Addi still rules in my book!
I love my addi rocket squares. They tick all my boxes!
I do agree with the recommendations Tayler made in this video! If you are looking for an interchangeable circular set that won’t break the bank and you prefer sharper tips, I got the Knit Picks Options and I really love them! They are wood, but they have a slicker surface than some other wood needles I’ve tried in the past. I thought I was a metal only needle fan, but they changed my mind. For comparison, I tried the Knitter’s Pride Zing interchangeables before and I thought the tips were too blunt.
I went through many needles fixed and interchangeable and now I have my ChiaGoo red twist interchangeable set for ALL my knitting needs. I bought the small set, later added the mini set, and have bought large tips as needed. I have rounded out my set with varying lengths of red twist cables, connectors, and adapters and I can knit ANYTHING.
I love the sharp tips, the surgical steel, the smooth joins, and the wonderful cables. I don’t like knitting with bulky yarn so that isn’t an issue for me, but you can use adapters to go from the large red twist cables down to the smaller, more supple cables.
Some of the coatings on the nickel plated Knit Picks needles and some Addie’s chipped off, and the cables start to break at the join. But the ChiaGoo remain perfect.
I did love the knit picks wooden needles back in the day when the tips were really sharp, but hated fighting their cables. So ChiaGoo have been the ones for me.
After getting fed up with a cheap plastic circular and not loving my straight aluminum ones I got a single fixed circular Chiaogoo. Wow, suddenly I actually *enjoyed* knitting! Saved up and bought the interchangeable set because I like trying out different patterns and yarns and decided I didn’t want to bother with collecting a ton off sets and having to wait for them to arrive every time I want to try a pattern with a size I don’t have. Plus I have found I prefer to start with a smaller cable and increase length as the project grows rather than having a 40”+ right off the bat. I am a little lazy with my needle joins so they do occasion semi-unscrew themselves, but if I bothered to tighten them “properly” they wouldn’t.
I have had my eye on the Lykke set in blue but don’t knit enough at the moment to justify it 😂
My go-to for 2.25mm - 3.5mm is Knit Picks circulars in various lengths. Good price, and I've never had a problem with them.
Finding the right knitting needles is such a personal thing. So far I have get to find a set that ticks all the boxes! I have all the sets mentioned as I continue on my quest! I thought I had finally found the perfect set - the US made GoldTip brand. Perfect except that the taper on the tips are much too long! Thank you for this video.
I'd add Lantern Moon for wood needles. The cord is similar to Chiaogoo. Also, good to know that Chiaogoo has amazing customer service. If something breaks or doesn't work correctly, they will replace it for free. It was so easy to have them replace some tips that came with my mini set and didn't fit correctly into the cable. I got it within a few days.
I wish she had discussed the lantern moon needles because I absolutely love those!
The cords are fantastic!
Awesome video Taylor. My go to circular needles have been Knitters Pride Zing. I do love Addi and my interchangeable Lykke needles too.
Great video, Tayler! Thank you!!
I really like the Lykkes, as I prefer a wooden needle. Bamboo needles get rough at the tips as they age, so I do not like them. Addi turbos are also quite nice-the gold cables are much better than the blue cables.
Interesting! I love all the needles you tried!!
This is a great resource of a video! The join especially for interchangeable is so important to me, and it's something I didn't realize until comparing fixed with interchangeables. That being said, I do love working with the addi turbos for sleeves!
Last few seconds were gold :) Thanks for all the helpful info! I am still trying to figure out which needles I enjoy the most.
I have found HiyaHiya Sharp Steel needles. They are wonderful to work with. Great discussion 😊
I just ordered a set of hiya hiya flyers for sock knitting. Can’t wait to try them out.
Those are expensive aren’t they?
This was great info that I'll add to my needle homework - thanks!! I'm loving the Addi regular tips fixed circulars right now.
When I first started knitting I was a diehard bamboo needle girl. I considered the ones from Joann a splurge buy. Now I am Chiagoo all the way!
Wonderful video. In fact I was knitting a sweater while watching it using my favorite needles when they made your list! Treated myself to an interchangeable set Lykke needles after falling in love with them. I agree with your other recommendations too. Great choices and thoughtful descriptions. Thank you.
Thanks for the info.
First time on your channel. The review on circular knitting needles was on point! Thank you!
Thank you for this review, much appreciated. I love my Lykke needles.
Thanks for this video Tayler! I really love my chiao goo needles and am hoping to invest in a shortie set at some point. I would love to try some Lantern Moons, they’re just so pretty! 😊
I love Chiagoo needles !! Great information , thanks.
I love my ChiaoGoo set, they were my first set of interchangeables and are what I use 99% of the time. Recently used an Addi fixed circular needle and had forgotten how nice those feel too.
Such great information. I LOVE my ChiaoGoos, but so glad you mentioned other options for larger circulars. 😂 Glad I kept watching after the end!😂
I love my Ciagoo needles. I have fixed and interchangeable, and they are my go to needles. The cables are amazing!
Prym Circular Brass - I recently needed a 4mm 16” circular, and I’ve enjoyed ChiaoGoo, but wanted to try another option. This Prym brass needle has been a tremendous pleasure to knit with -very slick, smooth, light, just the right amount of pointiness, very smooth join. The stitches slide easily/effortlessly. The short cable doesn’t tell me a whole lot about cable flexibility, but I do have other, longer Pryms (with synthetic ergonomic tips) that have very nice cables. I am really loving these needles, and can highly recommend.
Thank you so much. I love my Addi’s ❤❤❤
Oh my gosh that ending 😂 love your humor!
I have three sets of Chiaogoo interchangeable needle sets…two of the red lace needles (full set) and one of the bamboo needles. I love how you can use the bamboo tips with the red tips. I also have the knitter’s pride set…several of them…somewhere
GM Taylor
So happy you did this video
I started with Chiogoo needles so much since Christmas
But thank you for the run down on the different needles
That is so helpful
Enjoy rest of your weekend !!!
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I am also in love with the Chaio Goo circs! The ones with the bent metal tip are wonderful for hats.
Love the episode. I am fairly new to knitting. I purchased my first ChiaoGoo in a size 17. The cable was perfect for the blanket I was knitting. I also have US1 32" that I am using to learn how to knit socks on magic loop. The cable is perfect.
That end section…I’m DYING!! When it comes to circular knitting needles, it really is about stiffness and the angle of the dangle.
I love ChiaoGoo needles. I purchased the interchangeable set and the 4” needle heads also. Perfect for me.
Thank You 🥰
I thought I had tried every needle out there but the Susan Bates Velocity is new to me! Chiagoo, Hiya Hiya Sharps and Lantern Moon both circs and interchangeable are my go-to’s for several reasons. Addi’s get discolored and a weird maybe coating (?) after years. I’ll use chopsticks in a pinch but love my go-to’s! 😍
I own at least one of most of the brands mentioned in the video and I agree with your sentiments. I love my chiagoos, addi is close 2nd but knitter's pride have been putting out some really quality needles and they've started using stainless steel cables as well so I'm really happy for that.
Always excellent info. I didn't realize that square needles were for ortho help hands. I will try it. Hope ur bday trip was memorable. Thanks for sharing.
Chiaogoo are my go to metal needles but I absolutely adore my seeknit koshitsu needles. The bamboo is smooth and the free spinning cable is wonderful
OMG 😮 I just purchased the Chao Goo Knitting Needless in a size 8 on Amazon this morning before I seen your video I’m so happy I’m viewing this it’s so helpful….. I’m a Crocheter By Heart but I feel like Crossing Over Thanks Again 💞
Very informative and interesting presentation! Chiaogoos are my very favorite circulars. I knit a lot of socks, and Chiaogoo's dpn's are also great, and consistent in sizing. Thanks for the information about the Susan Bates Velocity needles. I'm in my 90's and have been knitting for a long long time, and I've always liked Susan Bates needles, but have never tried the Velocity ones. Can't wait to give them a try. Thanks so much for a really helpful video.
I honestly love Prym ergonomic needles. I do feel safer with metal needles when I get to smaller needle sizes, but Prym have seemed to hold up and I feel like I have more control. I kinda wish they made an interchangeable set because I am buying the specific size for each project, but I also use my size 4mm for a majority of my projects.
I find all of your videos on product comparison so helpful. You always do your homework and this one was no exception. I will be in the market soon for chunky needles and your thoughts were helpful. On another subject, my only complaint with ChiaoGoo bamboo tipped needles, I have 2 pair that have split at the ends shortly after purchase and very little use 😢. They won't be purchased again.
Thank you always for your great informative videos. I have learned so much and I'm not even new to knitting.
Enjoy going back and watching your videos from bed discovering you.
I bought the Knitters Pride Dreamz Tunisian hooks last year so I knew I’d love the knitting ones for beginning. I love how they hold the yarn for newbies rather than slipping on metal. So much easier to learn. Definitely love the chiaogoo fixed I have too. I just bought the metal Knitters pride interchangeable Zings now that I understand there’s not a universal perfect needle. You’re so right. So many factors come into play with deciding which to use. I understand now why grandma and mom had boxes of needles.
I've also heard a Cocoknits tip: using the rough, then smooth sides of a nail file to sharpen bamboo or wooden needles-I have done it once-worked like a charm if you need sharp needles!
Thanks for another great video. A pet peeve I have is when the needle size is on the cord of the needles because it makes it difficult to see or rubs off. I like it when the size is on the needle shaft so I can see. I appreciate that about Chiaogoo . I love my interchangeables. I also like addi flip needles too.
Great episode today! ChiaoGoo is probably the one brand I do not have, but next time I need a needle, I'll give them a whirl. I have a Lykke interchangeable and Addi, as well as Knit Picks interchangeables. I do like the square options on occasion. I like wood for slippery yarns and metal for more rustic, "beefy" yarns.
Very informative video,thank you.I have a huge collection of the addis….the old ones had a horrible stiff cable,but they are changing….however once I started using the chiaogoo , the addis, became less used. I still like them, particularly the turbo square, the cable is more flexible…but nothing like the chiaogoo…mi absolute favorites….susan bates are very old, you are right, of course, they were very good…..I still have a pair of the old strait ones. I like a lot the comparation you did with the jimmy choo shoes….
I agree with everything you said about your needles. I have a set of Addi interchangeables and they are “fine”, at least they were until I tried Chiaogoo. Those needles are a game changer. I use them almost exclusively now. I like the fixed circs the best and am definitely growing my collection. Funnily enough I have exactly one set of the Susan Bates needles in a size 6 that I keep just to use when I feel like making a dishcloth. 🤷♀️ Have a good one!
I really like my knitter's pride Nova needles. They also sell the interchangeable tips separately, which is great because it let's me just buy as I have need of new sizes.
As a newer knitter I tried a few different needles before landing on a set of chao goo interchangeables I have the 4 and 5 inch tips and do not regret it for a second. I knit socks on fixed but everything else interchangeables
I found the PRYM circulars the BEST for when I am doubling up two yarns together. The weird tips make it really easier to grab both strands.
I love love love my Lykke interchangeable set. I had a cord break at the join and they replaced it super fast, right away. Great customer service. I do use Addi Rockets for socks because the Lykke set does not go that small. Great video!
I love sharp needles so Hiahia are my go to. I started on the Bates velocity needles, but my LYS suggested the Hiahia when I complained about the tip not getting under the wool well.
Thanks for sharing this! The end had me ROFL. 😂😂
Thank you for this video. Another loud and proud Chiaogoo fan here! I believe I have six interchangeable sets (4in, 5in, Forte set, and three of those mini sets I haven’t used yet :-). For wood needles, I like to use Lantern Moon Ebony needles.
Hi Tayler! I have several sets of Velocity needles. I knit & donate baby blankets monthly & I always reach for them. Since I have ventured into sock knitting in the last 2 yrs, I gotta say that Chiao Goo's are the bomb!
And that bonus video after the credits-suggestive & hysterical!🤭
The end made my day!
Thank you! ChiaoGoo is also my go-to. I have them in most sizes and lengths. I also have some Lykke needles and really love the feel of the wood. I am currently working with a Knitter's Pride cubic that I am finding I like more than I thought I would. I have some Addis that I don't really use because I don't care for the cable. I haven't chosen to invest in interchangeables because I really didn't think I would use them enough to defray the cost. So I now have storage issues with all my circulars. I like the skirt hanger idea. I have some of those. 😆
Love how informative this video is! I started with Boye circulars, then upgraded to Clover Bamboo. But my current favorite is Knitter’s Pride Dreamz. For small gauge or magic loop, it is ChiaoGoo Red Lace. I could not find a 2.25mm in the ChiaoGoo, and ended up buying Knitter’s Pride Zing. I recently needed that size for magic loop, and I did not enjoy the Zings at all. The join was not good. Luckily, a yarn store near me had the 2.25mm I needed in ChiaoGoo. It made the project so much more enjoyable.
I couldn’t agree more about Chiaogoo. From steel to bamboo, I am a purveyor of all the interchangeable sets. My favorites are the minis for socks and lace.
I love my Chiaogoo interchangeable sets, I have a 4 inch tip full set, as well as the shorties in the blue case.
However, I do hate those beefy cables for the larger size needles, so I buy the adapters to screw between the needle base and the cable, so I can use the thinner cables.
I don’t typically buy fixed needles, but I did order a set of metal fixed circulars from Wish a couple years ago that have bends in the needles (curves after the join) and, honestly, I kind of love them. They have very Chiaogoo-esque cords.
I've been using the interchangeable set from knitters' pride (knit pro in Europe) for years! But I got my mom some 2mm chiaogoo interchangeables, and they're lovely.
chia goo is my go to for 9 inch circulars but for wood I go for the Ginger Knitter's pride interchangables. I have the set that goes all the way up to size 17 (12.0mm) I love the case too : )
Love my Chiaogoo needles.. but also love my Hiya Hiya.. especially the sharp ones. I find them great when there are fiddly bits to do in knitting, as I tend to not be able to pull thicker yarn thru the stitch when you have to do say, a 'kfb' or some such on the more blunter ones! The HH cables are fab too 😊
Yay ChiaoGoo!
My fave go to knitting needles are knitter's pride mindful collection 360° interchangeables.....lace tip. Love them
I love my ChiaGoo circulars and interchangeable circulars. I want to get more bamboo or wood circulars for the warmth, but I'm just so happy with ChaiGoo I'll fund other ways to keep my hands warm.
I'm also a big fan or Chiaogoo. My go to set of needles is my Chiaogoo interchangeable set. I have dabbled with the Knitters Pride Mindful cables for my interchangeable tunisian crochet set, and I love that those cables have no memory and the spin, so I don't have troubles with twisting cables while I work.
Loved that ending! 😂😂😂
I'm definitely with you on Chiaogoo. Its random that you posted this now because I only just got to try chiaogoo needles about 3 weeks ago - a friend let me borrow her interchangeable set and I was immediately addicted. Ive had an interchangeable set of Dreamz for like 8 years and only ever used those. Just 2 days ago I got my own set of Chiaogoo and they are so lovely. It never occurred to me that the different brands would have different tips and whatnot because I have no lys near me and do everything online by myself. But the chiaogoos are absolutely worth it - their cable is amazing and the tips are much sharper than my karbonz, and I do a lot of lace work in fingering weight so its such an amazing difference.
I bought some knitter's pride from Hobby Lobby when i was first dabbling in knitting, then watched about a ga-zillion reviews online of different brands and settled in Chiagoo interchangeables, and have not looked back. I find them a pleasure to work with for alk my projects. I am primarily a sweater knitter and i don't do magic loop, which i have heard the magic loopers out there don't like the Chiaogoo cables for that technique. I use short circulars for my sleeves, so i bought the blue Shorties set, and it's perfect for my knitting style. Yes, im also a loud & proud on Team Chiaogoo!
Hiyahiya are top of my list, then ChiaoGoo. Thanks for all the info!
Thx Tayler. I’m putting ChiaoGoo on my Xmas Wish List.
I really wanted to try the Chiagoo red lace needles and got an opportunity to them finally. I ended up getting a 3mm fixed circular knitting needle that was 47" long. I know, long, but my reasoning was for 2 at a time socks and for whenever a pattern calls for 3mm sized ribbing. I was amazed at the cord as soon as I opened it and the needles themselves are extremely light. Much lighter than what I thought they'd be.
I use ChiaoGoo for my socks magic loop and love them. I also have the lykke interchangeable needles. I am getting ready to sell them. I love the needles but I don’t like the connection and I also agree that their cables are too stiff for my liking. Excellent video! Loved the information.
Love this tech nerd needle episode. Agree with the Addi and Chiaogoos. I have added to my collection some expensive Signature Needle Arts for fast picking - damn those needles are sharp and fast. Not cheap. But I invested in one of their starter packs in my favorite size (3.75mm) and now am just looking for excuses to only do projects that take a 3.75mm needle to work up. (The starter pack gives you a set of DPN, a set of straight, and a circular needle.)
I'm a very new knitter and figured I'd say since I started 4 months ago I have gotten a couple sets of the interchangeables, the first set was a mini tip set of the knit picks caspian set and had a really lovely color, I like the joins and never seemed to be an issue plus they are bamboo so nice bit of grip for some projects. I just bought a set of ciaogoo and wow what a difference! I really am glad I didn't buy too many needles separately because now I have basically every needle I will need plus my straight needle set so personally I won't be trying too many other brands or things just hope I continue to knit since it's a really enjoyable hobby!
Thanks for the great review! I have several interchangeable sets (I have a little bit of a problem). As much as I like the tips and cables of Chia goo they come unscrewed on me all the time. I have tightened and tightened and it doesn’t seem to make a difference. I don’t have that problem with any other set. My current favorite are my Hiya Hiya Steels. Very nice tips and they have a swivel cable which I love.
I just recently discovered the chiagoo red cable needles and I may never buy anything else. I love the flexibility of the cable and the sharper point of the tips.
I’m with you, chiaogoo are my holy grail knitting needles!
I also LOVE ChiaoGoo! LOVE LOVE LOVE the tips & the coated wire cables! I was very disappointed with the cables on Hiya Hiya & recently have had the opportunity to try some Addis that have come with a few kits i've purchased. The tips could be sharper, but i do like the square shape of the Rocket2's & the cables aren't terrible, but definitely, ChiaoGoo is my go-to!
I recently purchased the Chiagoo Forte set which was a mighty investment! The key attraction to these needles is the swivel metal cord. I must admit there were some problems with one cord in which the screw in part was blocked and they also packed the wrong size smaller needles but their warranty process was excellent. I don't regret spending this much but do think there are many other options that are just as good.
I love my KnitPicks Majestic Wood Foursquare interchangeable. I appreciate the warmth of the wood, I find the square needle easier to hold and the amount of slip/grip is just right for me. I knit everything on a circular needle as I find it really helps with wrist pain and hand fatigue.
HOWEVER I needed a US1.5 circular needle and bought a Chiaogoo fixed lace needle for Magic Loop and I do really enjoy them! For such a small diameter needle I found the super flexible cable so easy to work with. Since I wasn’t fighting the cable I was able to knit indefinitely without fatigue. The size 4 KnitPicks gave me much greater issue with that as the KnitPick cables, as you said, do have a bit more memory to them.
I don’t regret my KnitPicks at all - they have been great with such smooth joins - and will purchase Chiaogoo as needed for smaller needles.
My mother bequethed me her set of 1960s steel cable needles, ive never come across a modern set where the cable is steel as well as the tip. I also have a set of all plastic circulars which came free with a magazine, are probably made very cheaply in China, but are perfect for straight knitting as the cable is thicker so stitches do not distort if you knight tightly.
I agree fix needles little expensive but if you knit garments you can get lot more use for one or two size cable length
Great information
Namaste
Great tip for hanging circs (your wind chime) LOL! Mine are hanging on a cloth sorter that I bought on Etsy. Thanks for all the great tips!😄
I made mine myself with a piece of felt about 4' long. I just put buttonholes down both sides and used velcro to add squares with the sizes sewn on. I hung it on a hanger from a bra. :)
I so appreciate you sharing your observations on fixed circular knitting needles. I also love that you encourage people to try out different brands and find out by use which suits the individual knitter best. It’s such a frequent question in any knitting group I participate in, especially from beginners, and really one only that individual can answer for themselves. As always your advice to invest in the best tools one can afford is the best.
Another really nformative video - thanks Tayler. PS Loved the snippets at the end!
I recommend purchasing a single set of tips and a single cable for any interchangeable set you are considering. I am so happy I did this. I avoided spending a lot of money on a set I would have been incredibly disappointed in even though I really enjoy the fixed circulars I tried.
Hello, love your videos. I have my coffee while you drink your tea and we talk knitting. My preference is fixed all the way and I make no apologies for it. I just don't feel the industry has created an interchangable set that is reliable. My go to and frankly the maker that changed knitting for me is Addi. Truly my all time favorite and i have a bunch of different sizes with assortment of cables. My only complaint is the priniting wears off the cable after using them and you are left without a printed size. Very small issue frankly because the needle themselves are amazing. Thank you for the chat, look forward to more. 😄