{"product_id":"chiaogoo-5-inch-13-cm-quads-square-stainless-steel-knitting-needle-interchangeable-tips","title":"ChiaoGoo QUADS Square Stainless Steel 5-Inch Interchangeable Knitting Needle Tips (US-3 to US-11)","description":"\u003cp\u003eQUADS are ChiaoGoo's square interchangeable needle tips, made from the same surgical stainless steel as the round TWIST tips. Each tip has four flat sides with rounded corners and tapers to ChiaoGoo's sharp lace point. The flat sides rest against your fingers and resist rolling, so your hand can stay relaxed instead of gripping to keep the needle steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQUADS have the same weight and yarn glide as round tips. ChiaoGoo calibrates them to knit at the same gauge as round tips in the same size, so a pattern should not need reworking. As with any change of needle, a quick gauge swatch is still worth doing, since tension is personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSizes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are 5-inch (13 cm) tips, in 11 sizes from US-3 (3.25 mm) through US-11 (8 mm), including US-10.75 (7 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCables and Swivel Adapters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQUADS screw onto ChiaoGoo interchangeable cables, and the flat sides make the tips easier to grip as you screw them on and off. Choose a cable with the join size that matches your tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"margin-bottom: 0.7em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQUADS tip size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable join\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS-3 through US-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall [S]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUS-9 through US-11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge [L]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed TWIST and silver SWIV360 cables come in both join sizes. Find both in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chiaogoo-interchangeable-cables\"\u003eChiaoGoo Interchangeable Cables\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing your cable length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 5-inch (13 cm) QUADS tips add approximately 10 inches (26 cm) to the cable length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"margin-bottom: 0.7em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCircular needle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-inch (35 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-inch (61 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22-inch (55 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-inch (81 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-inch (75 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-inch (101 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37-inch (93 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47-inch (119 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50-inch (125 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-inch (151 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a swivel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA swivel lets the tips turn independently of the cable, so the cable does not twist as you knit. On a square tip this matters more, because even a small turn rolls the flat side you are holding onto a corner. With a swivel, the needle settles with its flat sides resting against your fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver SWIV360 cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e The swivel is built into the cable, so you need no adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed TWIST cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e These have fixed joins. ChiaoGoo recommends adding a pair of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chiaogoo-swivel-adapters\"\u003eswivel adapters\u003c\/a\u003e when using QUADS, one between each tip and the cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQUADS also connect directly to red TWIST cables without adapters. The video in this listing shows how to attach the adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOther ChiaoGoo Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sizes smaller than US-3 or larger than US-11, round \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chiaogoo-5-inch-13-cm-twist-lace-stainless-steel-knitting-needle-interchangeable-tips-all-sizes\"\u003eTWIST Lace tips\u003c\/a\u003e come in the same 5-inch length, from US-000 (1.5 mm) through US-15 (10 mm). Every ChiaoGoo tip length and material is in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chiaogoo-interchangeable-tips\"\u003eChiaoGoo Interchangeable Tips \u0026amp; Hooks\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Not sure whether 4-inch or 5-inch tips fit how you knit? The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/smartisans\/chiaogoo-interchangeable-tip-length-guide\"\u003etip length guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e ChiaoGoo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8505-3 through 8505-11, one item number per size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e QUADS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surgical stainless steel, the same steel as the round TWIST tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Square, with flat sides, rounded corners, sharp lace points, and smooth joins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 inches (13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e US-3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 10.75, and 11 (3.25 mm to 8 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two tips in one size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoin Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small [S] for US-3 through US-8; Large [L] for US-9 through US-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calibrated to match round tips in the same size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permanently laser-marked on each tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions About These Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they fit in a ChiaoGoo case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. QUADS fit in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chiaogoo-interchangeable-case\"\u003eChiaoGoo Interchangeable Case\u003c\/a\u003e, which has 29 labeled inside pockets and one outside zippered pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the tips come loose while knitting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can if they are only finger-tight. Tighten each tip with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chiaogoo-tightening-keys-for-small-s-and-large-l-size-tips\"\u003etightening key\u003c\/a\u003e through the hole at the cable's join every time you attach it. The guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/smartisans\/keep-your-chiaogoo-interchangeable-needles-secure-easy-tips-for-knitters\"\u003ekeeping your ChiaoGoo tips secure\u003c\/a\u003e shows each step.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ChiaoGoo","offers":[{"title":"3.25 mm | US-3","offer_id":47852870271224,"sku":"8505-3","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5 mm | US-4","offer_id":47852870303992,"sku":"8505-4","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.75 mm | US-5","offer_id":47852870336760,"sku":"8505-5","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 mm | US-6","offer_id":47852870369528,"sku":"8505-6","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5 mm | US-7","offer_id":47852870402296,"sku":"8505-7","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 mm | US-8","offer_id":47852870435064,"sku":"8505-8","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5 mm | US-9","offer_id":47852870467832,"sku":"8505-9","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 mm | US-10","offer_id":47852870500600,"sku":"8505-10","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.5 mm | US-10.5","offer_id":47852870533368,"sku":"8505-10.5","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 mm | US-10.75","offer_id":47852870566136,"sku":"8505-10.75","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 mm | US-11","offer_id":47852870598904,"sku":"8505-11","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0196\/8376\/files\/quads.jpg?v=1772637745","url":"https:\/\/smartisans.com\/products\/chiaogoo-5-inch-13-cm-quads-square-stainless-steel-knitting-needle-interchangeable-tips","provider":"Smartisans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}