Description
Knit Red circulars are ChiaoGoo's original stainless steel fixed circular knitting needles, on a memory-free red cable. The needle size is laser-marked on each circular.
This is the 12-inch (30 cm) length, measured from point to point with the tips and cable together, as printed on the package. ChiaoGoo puts a bend in the tips on the 12-inch and longer lengths to ease hand fatigue.
Sizes
13 sizes, from US-000 (1.5 mm) through US-8 (5 mm). Each choice is one circular needle in one size.
Tips and Cable
The Knit Red point is less sharp than the Red Lace point.
The cable is multi-strand steel with a red nylon coating. It has no memory, so it does not hold the coil from the package, and yarn slides right over it.
Other ChiaoGoo Circulars
ChiaoGoo makes three lines of fixed circulars. Knit Red and bamboo come in a 12-inch length:
- Knit Red: these needles, in 9-, 12-, 16-, 24-, 32-, and 40-inch lengths. All six are in the ChiaoGoo Knit Red Fixed Circulars collection.
- Red Lace: stainless steel on the same kind of red cable, with straight tips and a sharper lace point, in 16- to 60-inch lengths, in the ChiaoGoo Red Lace Fixed Circulars collection.
- Bamboo and wood: Moso bamboo tips in 9- to 40-inch lengths, with wood tips for US-17 and larger, in the ChiaoGoo Bamboo & Wood Fixed Circulars collection.
To make several lengths from one set of tips, see the ChiaoGoo Interchangeable Sets. The TWIST Shorties Red Set (US-0 to US-3) and Blue Set (US-4 to US-8) make 9- to 14-inch circulars, and the Shorties Combo Packs (US-000 to US-8) make 9- to 12-inch circulars.
Product Details
- Brand: ChiaoGoo
- Item #: 6012-000 through 6012-8, one item number per size
- Line: Knit Red
- Material: Stainless steel tips; memory-free, nylon-coated multi-strand steel cable
- Length: 12 inches (30 cm), tip to tip
- Sizes: US-000, 00, 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (1.5 mm to 5 mm)
- Tips: With a bend, to ease hand fatigue
- Size Marking: Laser-marked on each circular
- Package: One circular needle
Questions About These Circulars
Are these needles hypoallergenic?
ChiaoGoo makes them of surgical stainless steel and states that it is hypoallergenic and, in most cases, not reactive to sensitive skin.
Do the cables kink?
They are memory-free, not kink-free. ChiaoGoo attributes cable failure to repeated sharp bending, tight tension, and lifting heavy projects by the cable or joins, so lift by the needles. If a cable snaps, here is what to do.
Will they fit in a ChiaoGoo case?
The ChiaoGoo Case for Circular Knitting Needles holds fixed circulars in 16 labeled pockets, with an outside zippered pocket for notions. It measures 9 x 7 inches (23 x 18 cm) closed.
Specifications
| Brand | ChiaoGoo |
| Craft | Knitting |
| Product Type | Fixed Circular Needles |
| Price varies by size | From $13.00 to $14.50 |
Warranty Information
ChiaoGoo's lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects for the expected life of the product under normal use. Smartisans is an authorized ChiaoGoo dealer, so the warranty covers your purchase.
ChiaoGoo does not cover normal wear and tear, accidents, or misuse.
See the ChiaoGoo Lifetime Warranty Page for the full terms and how to file a claim.
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I was struggling to do stranded colorwork on sleeves until I got this circular needle. It's the perfect tool for the job. Smartisans shipped it quickly as usual. I'm enjoying finishing up my project, and glad I bought some of the 9" needles for socks.
Love my ChiaoGoo circular needles. I have 24 inches in all sizes. 16 inch in all sizes and now I’m getting the 12 inch in all sizes little by little. I think these are the best needles ever made.
I love this circular needle! It has turned knitting socks into a very efficient project! I am no longer having to deal with 3 needles while knitting the body or foot of a sock. I can just sit, knit, and enjoy the zen!
Knitting faster than ever and my hand doesn't cramp
Really fast shipment and delivery. Well packed. Exactly as ordered at a great price. Thank you very much!
Perfect Packaging as well as Fast Shipping!!!! ❤
Perfect packaging as well as fast shipping!!!! ❤
I received my tiny circular needles today and quickly transferred my sock from dpn to the new ChiaoGoo. I love it! So much easier than juggling 5 dpn.
I love my new chiaogoo needles! Thanks so much!
Needles in use to make seamless newborn hats. Switching to magic loop for the decrease.
and they have a lifetime warranty.
I love these little guys. Got the 2.75mm to make socks after failing with the magic loop method (gauge was way too tight.) These have really helped me ease up and make the process such a treat! Highly recommend!!
I recently purchased 3 shorty Chiaogoo circular needles (9") for sock knitting. They are worth the money! Ordering from Smartisans is the best as they offer fast service and are very accommodating!
Linda J Noftsier
I love Chiaogoo needles and especially love buying them from Smartisans shop! Nicely packaged and fast shipping made me a happy knitter to get my project done in record time
It was a quick delivery.
These are great for projects when the 24" are too short and the 40" are too long. Find myself reaching for them consistently
The ChiaoGoo 9" are my go to sock needles. The 9" are perfect for me to knit in the round. I now have several sizes in my sock knitting kit. I go to Smartisans for my needles. Their service is amazing and products are high quality.
These are the only needles I will use to knit socks. They rock!
I needed a shorter cable for a project that travels with me and I didn't want to use my interchangeable needles for that. The needle is perfect, like all my chia goos.
Always high quality products and quick service!
Love the needles and love Smartisans. Needles are great for the socks and mittens I am knitting. Smartisans is a great family business. Arrived in the mail in a very timely manner and was exactly what I had ordered.
Love working with these needles the best I’ve ever owned stainless steel tips and wire coated plastic. Feel amazing in hand. They never kink. Love them.
I have been knitting steadily for the past 15 years, using various brands of knitting needles. But, once I discovered ChiaGoo Red circulars, I have been replacing all my knitting needles with them. The points are sharp, but not too sharp. the joining between the metal of the needles and the red cord is smooth. And the cord stays straight instead of coiling, making casting on a pleasure rather than a fight. And, I ALWAYS buy them from Smartisans!
I use Chiagoo interchangeable needles for most of my knitting. For socks the magic is using 3 fixed point 12 inch needles. The cable is long enough to keep the stitches from sliding off (I am a very loose knitter) and the three Chiagoo needles are absolutely perfect for socks.
I absolutely LOVE these circular needles!! I’m working on my second sock since getting them!! I think the are so much better than the bamboo needles!
Arrived quick. I am loving knitting socks on my new 9” circulars
I love these for socks, thanks!
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