Knitting Help - Using 9" Circulars & Needle Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, we cover the ins-and-outs of 9 inch circular needles. When to use them, using them (both Continental and English/American), and a needle review of the four most popular brands.
The needles I review in the video are:
Clover, purchased on Amazon for $11.99
ChiaoGoo, purchased on Amazon for $8.88
HiyaHiya, purchased on Amazon for $12.50
Addi, purchased on Purl Soho for $15.45
The video clip of the Continental knitter is my friend Steven. Steven is an excellent knitter who enjoys knitting complicated patterns. You can follow his work here:
Steven's Ravelry page: www.ravelry.com/people/Steven
Steven's knitting blog: knittingsitting.blogspot.com/
The yarn I'm using in the knitting sample is Knit Picks Hawthorne Sport Multi, in color Montavilla:
www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Hawtho...
The nail polish I'm wearing is by Julep, color "Ilga":
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My silver ring is actually a knitting needle gauge, and can be found here:
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I switched to 9” circulars about 1 1/2 years ago for knitting socks, and never looked back. I tried a few brands, and settled on Chiao Goo, as they were the most comfortable for me. None of these were too expensive to buy a pair to try out. I’ve made about two dozen pairs of socks since switching to 9”, and it goes really fast! Thanks for the review of the various options.
Wow Staci, you are the queen of knitting! Whenever I'm looking for ANYthing there would be you addressing it. Thank you. I hope you know how amazing and helpful you are in the knitting world.
Thank you for your review and demonstration of the 9” circular knitting needle. After viewing your tutorial knitting socks on 9” I decided to try the ChiaoGoo needles, I have not stopped using them. I love them, I love the 9” needle. I now knit 2 sock in tandem. I knit a few inches on one 9” needle and work on the other sock for the same amount of rows. I finish both socks nearly at the same time. What I like most is that I can knit longer, my hands don’t tire or or begin to hurt from arthritis. My yarns don’t tangle and I’m not confused with the long magic loop. I appreciate and love your classes. Thank you so much.
I use hiya hiya 9" circs for socks. Stacey, thank you for teaching me so many knitting techniques. ❤️ you
These are such handy tips :)
For anyone who's ever entered a yarn store and felt lost, you're here as a compass. ♡
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I know this is an older review but I’m so glad you did it! I’m considering a set of 10” circulars but wasn’t sure if I should spend the 💰. As always, you’re the go-to gal for all things knitting 🧶. Cheers!
I use 9" circs because, despite much practice, I continue to have "ladders" in my knitting where I switch DPNS as I work (and it drives me bonkers). Another great use for 9" circs is for the sleeves on children's sweaters! I loaded up on larger needle sizes in the 9" circs just for that reason.
Thank you! I love videos where youtubers compare yarns, needles, accessories, etc.! I wish I had more time to knit, and so, reviews help me choose my equipment to make every knitting moment memorable and pleasant! ;)
Thank you for this review video! Lots of information and so much time saved for your fans. Your videos have taught me a lot. I just finished your Bulky toe-up sleep sock pattern. Without the video tutorial I don't think I would have been willing to learn wraps and turns. One more skill in my knitting bag thanks to Very Pink knits.
This review was a great help. I have not only enjoyed the newly purchased ChiaoGoo needles but have come to appreciate the ease of using the shorter circulars for socks.
Thank you
Awesome News! I've never seen these before and what a wonderful idea! Can't wait to get some and try them out! Thank you so much for letting us know about them and for providing a really thorough review! It's much appreciated!
Thank you for covering 9” circulars. Your videos have been tremendously helpful in becoming a better knitter. Love my ChiaoGoo 9” shorties. I am a flicker and have absolutely no problem shaping, cabling, Bavarian twisted stitch or lacework in the socks I knit.
Thank you for that. I'm just looking at buying some 9" needles to knit my first pair of socks so this was perfect and now I'm headed for your socks video on 9". Thanks again - love your podcast.
So glad to see this video. I have been using 9" and 12" circulars for awhile. there are very few videos on them. thank you. can't wait for the sock video.
It's like you can read my mind! I've had a 9" circular sitting in my knitting bag for 6 months just mystified about getting started with it. I bought it after a few failed attempts with DPNs thinking it would be easier. After learning magic loop and practicing with DPNs I forgot about the 9" circular, but I just found it the other day and thought I should still give it a try.
Thank you for the video for 9" circular needles. I purchased the Chiao Goo 9" circular needle. I like it a lot and it has made life so much easier. I needed to make 3 18" doll dresses and was having trouble with the 9"needles that I have. Switching to the Chiao Goo needles helped so much in getting the job done. I love the 2" needle point.
I love and am so glad I chose 9" ChiaoGoo. 2.5mm I am really picking up speed on learning to knit socks. Thank you for showing me all the options.
just discovered your videos and find them quite well done, very informative, and perfect balance of friendly chat with information. I am now going to this channel first for my knitting advice.
So helpful! Thanks for researching the different brands. I have the Clovers and you're so right - lovely but a little slow.
You've convinced me to try the Chiao Goos since I've never met a Chiao Goo I didn't like. 9" is simply a method I want to try again, even though I'll probably mainly stick with ML.
As usual, thank you SO 👏🏻 MUCH👏🏻 I was just getting ready to embark on this exact thing! I have one set of 9” from ChiaoGoo and I love them but felt maybe I needed to revisit the specific product! All my socks are the same yarn weight and wanted to invest in a set. ChiaGoo sets are the best I could find and because of your review here I am not worried about making them my mini needle set❤️ I will say, I enjoy knitting on wooden needles as I have the 5” Lykke interchangeable and the Clover interchangeable sets and being that like you said they drag a bit, working larger projects I find the drag helps actually! But yes, on a sock, no drag lag is necessary! Love from MN❤️
Thanks for the comparisons. I'm using a 9 inch circular to knit the cuffs of a sweater. Like you, Staci, I like the ChiaoGoo stainless steel needles with their lovely sharp tips and flexible nylon coated steel cable.
Perfect timing! I just began my first socks on 9 inch chaiogoos, I felt the heel was okay on them, I'm approaching the toe.
I know this review was 5 years ago but I am a new sock knitter and am trying all the methods to find the one for me. Magic loop - agh those ladders, cables - I did get the hang of it. Addi Flexi Flips - just can’t get my hands and fingers comfortable and having to tighten stitches at beginning of rows - same for magic loop. Small Chiaogoo (bought after watching your review)arrived - moved sock from Addi FF and what a game changer! So normal- love it! No ladders to worry about, no cables flopping around, lovely even tension - so good! My way of knitting is to bring the right hand up with the yarn up over the needle - so having no other needles around is a huge help. I will try double points and two circulars - but think 9inch is for me.
Love your channel - thank you
Liz from New Zealand
I tried the Clover ones years ago and hated them because my hands kept cramping and the stitches kept getting “stuck” on them. I absolutely LOVE the Chiaogoo red lace circular needles, especially when knitting sock 2 as a time. Was thinking of getting a couple of 9” circulars agin and was happy to see that Chiaogoo also makes them!
I have a couple of the 9" Clover needles that I picked up when I first learned how to knit and before I learned magic loop. I also had the same issue with my hands cramping and ended up switching to DPNs. I had no idea that ChiaoGoo made 9" circulars! I absolutely love their Red Lace circulars and have a few in various lengths from 32" to 60". Thank you for the review!
Thank you for another wonderful video. I have always been curious about these needles and if they truly added speed to knitting tubes. You have resolved this for me and it looks like I will be adding a set to my supplies.
Thank you for the needle comparison. I've only tried 2 of the brands and will definitely try the ChiaoGoo.
Great timing for this video as I bought my first pair of 9" circs 2 day ago. I'm looking forward to your sock tutorial using these needles.
Great video. I just bought the Knit Picks Options Short needle set and found them disconcertingly tiny (they're 16" with the cable - I can't imagine how tiny 9" are). This video helped show me how to work with them going forward. Thanks Staci!
I have worked with all of these 9 inch circulars in the past month. I noticed the Addi was 1/2 a size larger than indicated. I bought a size 2 that ended up being 2 1/2. ChiaGoo are my favorite! The tip is just a touch sharper than the others.
Thank you so much for making this video. I've been wanting to purchase some and you just helped with my decision.
Thank you for sharing this, I have ONE stainless steel one and can't find any other's like them. I just love them.
I've just started using the Chiagoo ones to make socks and am enjoying them! I haven't built up much speed yet but I'm working on it. :)
Looking forward for the video. I have the needles but never use them before. Thanks.
This video has been super helpful. I'm finding myself being talked out of trying 9" circs. I'm very comfortable with DPNs and Magic loop and as both methods are so flexible, I'm going to stick with them. Save my money for some squishy yarn!! :D
Thanks for the clarity.
Great video & review! Can't wait for the next one ☺️
Thanks for this super helpful video with everything I need to know about 9" circulars! FYI, I keep coming to TH-cam to look up random knitting questions I have, and you always seem to magically be the one to have what I need. Subscribing right now!
Hiya hiya also makes a bamboo version of the 9 in needles. They are lovely and smooth. All of the hiya hiya bamboo needles are really lovely to knit with.
Nit picking. I see what you did there, Staci. Thanks for this as I am getting ready to buy a set of 9 inch circulars!
The 11" needles work well for men's socks or women's large socks and are much more comfortable, imo. For my socks, my ankles are small so I have to use 9" no choice. I think it's worth trying out. I really like it.
I love your videos and find them very helpful. Thanks.
Needle review is very helpful. Thanks! Do more ! 👍😃
I use the ChiaoGoo needles too (on my 2nd sock with them) and really like them. I tried the Clover Takumi 9 inch first, and for me, on top of the bamboo being unnecessarily grippy, the bend they put at the join required a more deliberate "scooching" of the stitches forward on the needle (another slow down!),
I discovered 9" HiyaHiya needles when I started knitting a lacy baby hat (Vine Lace Hat on Ravelry). that had lots of stitch markers, yarnovers at the beginning and/or end of the the multiple repeats, and DPNs were also just too "fiddly " for me. And I absolutely fell in love with them. I have very large hands and one thing I did to compensate for the shorter tips (in addition to relaxing & taking a deep breath) was to learn to use only my second & ring fingers as my primary support for the tips. (I knit English/American style but I don't let go of the needle in my right hand when I "throw" & I use my left index finger to stabilize the stitch(es) on the left needle that I'm working into.) I also found that working from the "inside" (i.e., turning my work wrong side out) increased my knitting speed incredibly. (It also helps to keep floats "relaxed" while doing color work, since the floats are forced to travel around the outside of the work, rather than being able to "cut across" on the inside. I'm not sure what you are referring to when you mention "complicated stitches" but the tips of these needles are sharp enough that k2tog's, ssk's & sk2p's are easy. I recently purchased a pair of 9" ChiaoGoo needles but I haven't had a chance to test them yet. But I'm a big fan of the ChiaoGoo Red Lace needles, so I expect I will be equally pleased with them.
I love my 9” chia goos for starting cuff down socks. I transfer 1/2 stitches to DPNs to work the heel and heel turn . And back to 9” for the foot section and back to DPNs for the toes.
Thanks for these reviews! You are one of my favorite TH-cam knitters. I just ordered a pair of 9" circulars, or as they are called here in Italy "23cm circolari." I plan to do 2 socks at a time, separately.
Love my ChiaoGoos, The Clovers are nice when working with lace or slick yarns.
I'm glad I got the chiaogoo 9" needles!!! Tfs this great info
Staci Thank you for doing the leg work on these needles. I actually have purchased a pair already (addis) -- like you. :) I was interested in a couple of comments where people have figured out how to convert to 2 9" at a time. Now I just have to go out and buy the ChiaoGoo. I'm anxious to try as I tend to grip my needles tightly so with some practice I hope to loosen up a bit.
Great information! I use my 9inch circulars for my preemie and newborn hats.. So far, I have two Knitter's Pride.. bought from my LYS.. Since I have other ChaiGoo sizes, I know I definitely prefer the ChaiGoo
Red Lace.. Love the sharp points.. I Today, I am ordering a couple of Hiayahya (so?) Sharps , to see how they compare to the ChaiGoo..
BTW.. I recently bought a Clover Bamboo Circular needle, and ...while I am a fairly slow Knitter...even I was frustrated by the drag... No more Clovers fir me... I love the smoothness of stainless steel...
I have always wanted to use this size of needles! But I was scared to buy because of the price. This is so informative. By the way your manicure is fabulous. That color is great on you!
I love my little Nine inchers! I have very small hands, so holding them is no problem,.. I don’t knit socks, but I do use nine inch circulars to knit preemie/newborn hats..
Thank you for doing the comparison
you hit on all my questions, thank you
Thank you, for making a video on 9" circular needles for socks.
Thanks for the video! Great tips! I recently just bought size 1 and size 2 ChiaoGoo 9 inch circular needles. Finishing up a sock right now. I did switch to dpn for the heel turn. I guess I was afraid to put the extra sts on the 9 inch and keep track of my decreases, but I will try on the next sock. Looking forward to your sock tutorial.
+Janette Hajduk oops, I guess I missed the part, what they are not good for. Well, this makes me feel much better!
Knitter's Pride also makes 9 inch needles in their Dreamz and I think also their Carbonz lines. The Dreamz 9 inches are my favorite. Beautiful, smooth birch wood!
Thanks Staci. Love that you do this so I don't have drawers full of thing's that I don't use. lol
Staci, I think I have giant hands! I find it very tricky to get up any speed with them - very fiddly. I wonder if they're better for continental knitters. Anyway, I'll keep practicing. Best wishes to you. Thanks for all your hard work. You're still my 'go to!
I found this video very interesting! I actually prefer the bamboo Clover needles because of the bend in the needle. I also own and have used the Chiaogoo needles and I find that it pulls my stitches more because there is no bend in the needles.
Very helpful comparison. Thank you!
Im new to shorties, I don’t like knitting continental in them which is my faster way to knit. I can flick with them and it’s a joy to use them. Thanks for showing the continental way I’ll try it again. I knit socks on my work break shorties make it the whole process easier for portability.
Really interested in the sock video looking forward to watching
Very cool. Thank you for showing all those. I have a pair of Hiya Hiya. I really like them, but I found purling more difficult just cuz I tend to want to put the right needle in almost horizontally and the length really doesn't allow that so well. I only use them for totally plain vanilla stockinette. I go slow on the cuff, then zip through the leg part. I heard you say the ChiaoGoo was better for you, but I worry the longer tip would make it even more difficult for me to do purling cuz obviously the tip doesn't bend or curve. So thank you for giving me a comparison. I will probably stick to the Hiya Hiya. Yay!
After so long, I finally noticed the Chinese words written on the Chiagoo package. It's Qiǎo Gū (the Q is pronounced like ch) means skillful/clever aunt, quite a traditional depiction of a knitting woman. 🤔
I like your explanations.
Thanks so much for the video! Really helped me a lot.
Thanks for the review; I have been wondering about these.
I would like to try these, thanks for the info.
I started using the 9"-ers last spring. I started with the Clover bamboos, but after about three or four rounds, I gave up for the same issue you had with them -- the yarn kept catching too much on the bamboo, and one of my needle points had a flaw in it (a small divot) that made the catching worse. I tossed them.
I ended up buying a whole mess of the HiyaHiyas (in every "sock" size) and pretty much fly through a sock now. When I was shopping, I didn't see the 9" ChiaoGoos. Now I want to try those, as I think I would like a little extra length in the needle. Thank you for this video. Very informative, as always!
Thank you for doing it. I wonder why you did not include the nova platina 9" since you are a great fun of that branch?
Thanks I was just about to get some and I now am sure that I want them!
I used to knit socks and sleeves with the magic loop method. Double pointed needles intimidated me and that's when I found 9" circulars! I bought two sizes for a sock pattern I was wanting to make and it was a breeze! I've gathered quite the collection of sizes by now 🤭
I use the "knit pro" ones because those are the only ones readily available in my country. I could buy other brands overseas, but buying a €10 needle with €20 shipping is just too much 🤭
I originally bought some Nova Platina needles and I only got as far as putting a sock in progress on one... I'll get back to that later, but may put that on magic loop because it's a patterned sock.
A few days ago, I got the idea to try a 12" sock (on a cat sweater), so I bought a 12" in size 7, and so far I like it! I figured that working on a slightly longer size and fatter needle would help me transition down to 9 later on. I think it'll work! :) I just thought I'd mention that! This needle (the 12") is a Chiao Goo bamboo.. they're inexpensive & were even less for black friday week!
Wow, I never realized you filmed your friend Stephen knitting! That's so nice, I knit continental, similar to his style with the yarn close to the knitting, but he's so delicate, but the 9 inch circular does seem like it requires lots of delicate movements.
Anyway, love your flicking too! :)
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Thank you so much i've been wanting to buy them now i know i will
I use 8 inch circulars for all my socks, and while I need to switch to dpns for the heel flap, and the first part of the pick up, I am able to decrease down to 20 stitches with no problem when doing DK socks. Sock weight is a little tighter, but it can be done!
The chiagoo 9" I have has a red cord but it isn't all plastic cord. It is a metal cord coated in plastic. The addi 8" are also my least favourite. The bamboo 9", I also didn't care for. The chiaogoo were my favourite until I got the kollage 9" square circs. I love them both.
Great review
9 inchers made me a sock knitter. I was like 3 inches in on a magic loop sock for like 7 months. Got this and I finished my first pair in a week. Still do magic loop for ribbing, heels, and toes tho.
Interesting. I didn't even know that 9" needles existed. If I ever get back into knitting socks, I might give them a try. Up to now, when I knit something small, I use magic loop.
The only reason I might prefer the bamboo needles sometimes is because of the arthritis in my hands. I have a problem with stitches slipping off metal needles since I don’t have as much control of my fingers due to joint stiffness. Thank you for such an informative video. 11:00
I have a set of the ChiaGoo Shortie Twist in RED and in BLUE. Yes, these are not the needles being reviewed but if you have trouble holding on to the needle in your right hand, then read on. What I've found in knitting small circumference is when knitting, as you say, baby socks (as my daughter-in-law) was pregnant with TWINS -- she had the babies C-Secion on 6/3/2020 -- they are boys but not identical one has type A blood group and the other is type O) -- anyway, obviously the tube is much smaller on baby socks so using the 9" assemblage for these worked the best. That made two of the shorter length needles to work with (just 2" long) and that can be hard to hold onto.
I do both Continental and English Flicking, what worked for me was doing Continental but holding my needle in my right hand and pinching the needle between my second finger and my ring finger with the second finger on top. You can get a good grip this way. Could not Flick with my normal right hand tension but can do the Yarn Harlot right hand tension and then am throwing with the second finger instead of my index finger. So if one is determined, it is something you can make work. However, I just found that I can pinch the needle to hold it between the ring finger and pinky and then do my regular Flicking or it works with the Stacy Pearl McPhee hand hold for the yarn -- either work. Became quite adept at this as I made various newborn sizes and up to one year for the twins in socks and booties and two sets of each pattern. So I do love my kit and overall, I found them the better value and being all in one kit, and it forces me to put my needles away, is awesome.
Love my Kollage 9” circular needles
love these!
My Addi are older and have a slight bend, my Chiaogoo are a recent purchase and I am more comfortable and knit smoother and faster than the Addi. But their much sharper point has my right thumb occasionally complaining.
I have one set of these cubics. I love using them! I use them every time I need this size needle. I would love to have this set but can't buy them at this time.
Thank you! I just bought one pair and I was a bit discouraged when I didn't get it.
Thanks. I'm learning from your videos. Keep them coming.
awesome needles
Thank you! You are awesome!
I have the Addi sock wonder lace needle.
One of the two needles is a bit longer than the other one.
It is on Amazon.
i like the chiagoo blue set with one short needle and one long
Thank you For this info!
I knit the same way Steven does. I'm having a heck of a time trying to do a picot cast on. Could you do a tutorial on how to do it with the style he knits in?
great video thank you very much
i think that are great for sleeves specially the wrist.
I've got the Chiaogoo 9" circulars in a couple different sizes. I love using them with English style knitting when I'm working the leg of a sock. It always feels like I'm knitting so fast! I prefer to use DPNs or magic loop for the foot and heels so I don't have to use a million stitch markers. I've also found I love the small sizes (my size 2 is great) but hate the larger sizes (I have a size 7) because the difference in size between the cable and needle is too much and hinders movement of the yarn. And it just doesn't feel comfortable. Also, I recently switched to Continental knitting and really didn't like using these in that style. They really slowed me down. Anyway, as with any needles, what works for some won't work for another. I find myself switching between several different needles in any given project. Ha ha!
YAY Steven!!!!
I have just yesterday ordered from Amazon (Canada) the ChiaGoo red premium steel one that you reviewed and being Canadian, my price was $20.48 (no tax) and it was the 9 in one, size 1.5 US or 2.5 mm. What a difference in price!
Thank you ☺️