ChiaoGoo Red Lace Circular 16 inch (41cm) Stainless Steel Knitting Needle Size US 4 (3.5mm) 7016-4

For the record these are MUCH too small to make a hat and too big for cuffs. Very misleading. Not happy.

I can only repeat what everyone seems to say about these wonderful knitting needles. I have been working on a long skinny scarf for Christmas. It is lovely but the yarn loves to split. I am used to circular needles, metal. I tried one pair that would not relax. Tried straight bamboo needles that were too blunt and the yarn dragged. I got the Chiaogoo 5.5mm (US size 9) 16 inch red lace circular knitting needles to try out after seeing all the wonderful reviews. WOW! I am flying through my knitting now without dropping or adding a stitch. I love the nicely pointed tips, knitting the lace pattern stitches is so much easier now; the magical red lace cord’s only purpose in life is to hold the two needles together. It doesn’t make you twist and turn it to position how you are holding the needles. It doesn’t have a mind of its own. It just lays there (as it should!). I am going to save my money and get the full line of these needles. Yes they are that good in my opinion. I’m sure you will love them.

It seemed like a good idea to buy these needles, but after using them for the first half of my project Ive had to buy a different set. I found them difficult to use without fatigue in my hands, especially my thumbs, as I have some arthritis in them. I think the source of the problem is that the needles are straight. If they were slightly curved at the end where they meet the plastic cord, it would help. This was my conclusion based on the fact that Im using a different set that does have this curve, and have had much less difficulty and pain. For someone who doesnt have arthritis in their hands, this would be a great buy.

I would recommend these

Nice needles

They stuck a large unremovable warehouse sticker directly over the only identifying brand sticker with length & size of needles. For those of you familiar with the brand, see how the silver ChiaoGoo label is ruined

Good product

These are my favorite needle to knit with so sharp and smooth.

Works well for traveling loop sock construction

Thank you!