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

I bought this to free up another interchangeable set for a fine lace project and make a quick pair of socks. I usually depend on my Hiya Hiyas, but I am very pleased with the quality of this Chai Goo fixed cable sock needle. If anything, their cable flexibility exceeds Hiya Hiya (and everyone else, too) while being securely and smoothly joined to the needle. There is a lot of value in this Chai Goo circular, and I think I will be using it more and more for these kinds of projects.

Wonderful wonderful needles. I have an interchangeable set as well and I love them. I recommend them highly for all of your needs.

Love it

I have tried many needles in the past but the red cable on these needles is by far the best. They always hold their shape and don’t kink like other cables.

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.

Thank you!

Non kink with the cord

I purchased this needle to knit socks and while the craft of the needle is great, the cord is not the best for sock knitting. It is not flexible which makes knitting on finger-weight yarn a little more challenging. I will not use this needle for knitting socks. If you are new to knitting, be sure and purchase a 40 cord as that will give the knitter a more room when knitting in the round. Honestly, I would like to return the needle and purchase another brand.

Love these. I use Addie Turbos, but these are as nice and cheaper

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