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I do have the sock set of Chaiogoo DPNs and they are every bit as good as their circular needles. If I had to say, there was anything I didn’t like about them is that you have to be very careful opening the case because they do want to fall out . I still use DPNs when I knit socks cuff down, casting on a sock cuff on magic loop just makes my brain hurt (I always seem to twist the cast on). I do magic loop for toe up socks every time and most my socks are net toe up

Enjoyed your video. The bag is now on my list.

You have a lot of great information but when it comes to showing something in the camera you’ve got to STOP WAIVING YOUR HANDS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND GIVE THE CAMERA A CHANCE TO FOCUS ON THE ITEM!!!! 🙄 Very hard to watch those parts🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨🫨

Not converters- they are called “adapters” both small to large and mini to small- also you can stack them too. Connectors connect same sized cables to lengthen them-I do this as my shawls grow or top down yokes. Put both connectors or adapters on safety pins to prevent loss.

Sounds off putting knowing there are counterfeits out there. Something to show great caution if you are going with this brand I suppose :(

I had a wooden size 11 split length wise. ChaGoo replaced it for free

this is the tutorial i didnt know i needed

I love my Chiaogoos, I have the 5" full set and plan on getting the minis and shorties plus the Tunisian hooks. I may get some of the 4" or bamboo needles but will likely get them individually. Not only are they amazing needles they are so versatile since they are fully compatible with each other. I can't wait to start experimenting with T-hooks and mixing it with knitting.

Thankyou Molly…..this is such a great review, you answered so many of my questions I’ve been trying to find answers to!

I am also a Chiagoo devotee. I mostly knit sweaters, and when splitting for the sleeves, I put my stitches right on the blue shortie cables and put on the little rectangular twist end caps while I knit the body. It is so much easier than doing the whole scrap yarn thing. I have only been knitting a little over 2 years, and I did buy some cheap knitters pride bamboo needles to learn with, but I watched alot of reviews and took the plunge and invested in both a 4-inch and 5-inch complete set plus a few accessories like the little rubber grippy hearts, extra connectors and extra end caps. I also have the blue shorties for sleeves. Right now I mostly use the sizes 5-9 American, but in the future I might use more than just the 9s from the large sizes so I am glad to have them. I think I am definitely set for life with these needles, I enjoy knitting with them immensely!

If you need a website to tell you how your needles are counterfeit and they still work fine… does it really matter? 😂 Presumably they are all made in China anyway.

Excellent review... really appreciate the detailed description !

I absolutely love mine, as well and have the minis and the large. ChiaoGoo now makes 2" cables for the minis, and so I've done as LEO below!

Very informative as I’m looking into purchasing a set of interchangeable needles. Thank you from Canada

Love your knitting bag & the needle case. Twig & Horn is on my wishlist. Simple and functional.

I was fortunate enough to get into knitting right before the pandemic and purchased all my Chiaogoo sets from Amazon. Not only did the pandemic create a new community of knitters, it also created a market for fake products that has flooded Amazon website. It's also messed up how much the prices have increased both on Amazon on LYS.

I really like my chiagoo needles.

Thanks for the explaining the shortie sets usage. I couldn’t see needing both.

hi - i bought a set of 2.5 mm dpn's, and i think they were fakes, because they were reeeeally slow to use, and, when i looked at them closely, they had grooves all over them as if they were really long, skinny screws :(. i bought them off of amazon, but never bothered to send them back.

Thank you! Very informative!😊

Cute little doggy! ❤️🙂 I love my carbon dpns (KnitPro Karbonz) but haven't tried any Chiagoo yet. Something to look forward to. 🙂

Love the interchangeability of all the Chiaogoo products. Another small circumference hack; I have bamboo and steel set plus set of three 2" x-flex cables. With these I can create a set of three flexible "dpns" like hiya hiya fliers. Just put a steel needle on one end and a size smaller bamboo on the other end for 2 needles and then the 2 bamboo needle tips of equal size to the steel on the other cable. You should also be able to attach the shorties to any of the right size red cables.

Would You Consider Knitting a Red Cable Knit Turtleneck Sweater?

I bought the shortie set through Amazon just last week for a significantly lower price. I did read about the possiblity of counterfeits after I purchased and was worried, but the reviews for good. Thanks for the tips in this video because I just did the comparison on the Chiaogoo site and they appear to be very authentic. I see no problems at all. Great review!

I too am a Chiaogoo fan - just bought their wooden set this year - they are not the same cord as the red lace but the cords work really well and I love love love the needles!!! Just saying!!!

Ooooooo Those Fellici sock yarns look amazing I’ve managed to get a pair of shorties out of 2x20gm minis…I did use a solid contrast for the heel and band So you may only use one 50gm ball per 1pair Thanks for sharing your gorgeous Knit Picks haul with us 💜🐨

Hi Molly🙋‍♀️I also purchase from Bendigo Woollen Mills and I especially like their cotton yarn, so soft Love your shortie socks Have you tried Earthtone Girls, shadow wrap heel technique? It was such a game changer for me and now I use it all the time Highly recommend 👍💜🐨

Sorry to hear that you came down sick but glad it didn't keep you down for too long. Been thinking of trying Bendigo Woollen Mills tweed for a while and I think you have convinced me to give it a try. Good luck on the wedding prep.

Love Jen’s place ,so handy if you not want to wait for the post .

Aussie Yarn Dyers I’ve purchased from….Dragon Fly Yarn, Yarns By The Bay, Dyeing Dream, Three Mums Yarn, Jokamamo, Woolamaloo Yarnstore, Obsession Yarns, Hello Parker Others on my list that I haven’t tried yet…Love And Speckles, Maker Moran, Lovely Little Yarns Au, Yarn Dreams Hand Dyed, glenheavenknits, hawthornecottage,Ridgetop Fibre Studio, VK Yarns 🧶💜🐨

Thanks for the Chaigoo blue/red set comparison review I’ve been tossing up which set to purchase for ages🥴💜🐨

Binge watching to get myself up to date So happy to have discovered your Channel Do you watch Gary’s channel, Urban Yarn? Highly recommend if you haven’t already found him 😉💜🐨

Hi Molly 🙋‍♀️Awesome to meet you and Woo Hoo 🥳Hip hip hooray 🎉It’s fantastic to have another Aussie Yarn Channel Love love loved this podcast I’ve subscribed and will share I’m having an expensive love affair with hand dyed yarn and purchased my first Advent Calendar in 2020 (Ruby and Roses) and I’m making the Habitation Throw which looks amazing so far Addy is my favourite dyed and although the postage to Melbourne, Australia from the US is ridiculous, my Advent was worth every cent! I’ve discovered some fantastic Aussie dyers too but Addy’s yarn has the biggest chunk of my heart at the moment Your makes are gorgeous and really liked seeing the books too Thank you Molly 💜🐨

Same issue here where absolutely nobody knits around me. I love watching knitting content 💕

I love that bag. You fit so much in there!

Love chiaogoo too 💗 . the dpns in stainless steel are super hard to find. I’ve been searching for months for 15cm ones. I’ll checkout your link. Your puppy is cute

Love Chiaogoo.

Love hearing about Australian Dyers. So far I have only tried Blackwattle yarn as Angela is only about twenty minutes away from where I live.

Love your Wedding shawl it is going to be stunning. Great to see an Aussie podcaster. Have subscribed and look forward to seeing more.

beautiful projects! look forward to more podcasts

Dyers- obsession yarns, dyeing dream, blackwattle yarn. I just got some from Natural Fibre Arts which is so super yummy, too. I can’t wait to see your hubby’s sock made. So pretty. I stopped getting knitcrate when they were taking so long with the pandemic post. I may need to go check out that yarn though.

I love seeing where you get your Oz stuff. They can be hard to find on the web. A tip- Most camera Auto focus, focuses in on faces. So to get it to focus on other items you have to cover/ block out your face.

Enjoyed seeing all your lovely projects ,Molly. Your mohair shawl is already looking stunning! Can’t wait to see more of your content.

Love your channel.