TINY CIRCULAR KNITTING NEEDLES: A REVIEW & COMPARISON
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In today's video I review 8 different tiny-circumference knitting needles, which are commonly used to knit socks. You'll get an overview of objective measurements as well as hear my thoughts about each of them based on my personal preferences and experiences working with each. I hope this video helps in making your own decisions as to which brand of needles you might want to try out. Leave me a comment below and let me know your opinions and experiences with tiny circular needles or just to say hi!
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Oh yes please can you show us an easy sock tutorial?!
Yes, Yes, Please!!!
has it come out yet?
A tutorial for using the 9 inch circulars would be fantastic and sooo appreciated. Kristine, thank you so much for your informative and engaging podcast. I’m grateful for the time and effort you put into all your thoughtful, high quality presentations!
Ohmygosh YES! I want you to do a sock-making tutorial!!!!! My other suggestion is that you put out the questions/improvements we beginning sock-ers would request for the filming of it because you would not believe the tragic outcome of this sock I just made because of steps and information skipped in the tutorial. I may be especially dumb, but somehow I ended up with inside parts knitted on the outside and a big drama at the end trying to scrunch on my Addis and what did I do on the ribbing?? One time my yarn attached to the ball was at the bottom of the knitting. This sock fits my leg and my granddaughter’s foot. We can share it. LOL! It’s okay because I’m putting this horrific sock in a shadow box to hang on the wall as an artifact and calling it ‘outsider art.’ Help! Xojennyinseattle
That was hilarious! Suddenly I don't feel so all alone... ; )
I am not a sock knitter (yet), but I do have a pair of Chaiogoo 9 inch circulars which I use to make mitered square afghans in baby weight yarn for donation to my local NICU. I love them. They allow me to knit quickly and easily, but the best part is that I never lose one needle down in the cushions of my favorite chair!
i would love a video on your knitting on 9 inch needles.
because I am a new knitter I find the selection of needles overwhelming. (although I have crocheted for the better part of 40 years). I have never been able to master knitting until about a month or so ago. being on a limited budget I would not and could not do a comprehensive comparison like you have so I really appreciate your insight and advice. thank you very much. so chiaogoo it is.
thank you again.
What a fantastic review. Thanks for taking the time to knit all the swatches for this video. I learned so much about the different choices for circular knitting and needle choices.
you spent incredible research time on this video! thanks
I so appreciate your teaching. You are easy to follow in a logical fashion. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you. You gave good insight into comparing and contrasting the tiny needles. Thank you Kristine.
Another great podcast and reviews. Thank you for all your hard work! Excellent information!!
Yes, ma'am. Absolutely a tutorial knitting socks.
Oh my goodness, I would love to see how you knit socks on a 9" circ! Thank you, and thanks for the informative videos!
Love all of your videos. As a newbie knitter your information fills a gap of knowledge--there are plenty of tutorials on how to do the knit stitch, purl, etc. but you have taught me about the big world of different yarns, different types and sizes of knitting needles etc. So many things that I did not know about or where to find the information. Thank you again for the videos and keep them coming!
Thank you for doing this. I really struggle with sock knitting, and have always wanted to try the smaller circulars.
Thank you for taking the time for doing this comparison. I loved it and it’s now an excellent reference that I will pass along to members of my knitting group. I love 9 inch circulars and dpns and now I’m in love with the addi flex and blight every size! I find that with the 9 inch circulars your hands have to adjust their grip and that may feel weird for some but after a few rows you don’t notice and you are knitting like a breeze. I think this review helps others to venture out and try new things! Thank you!
I really enjoyed this review of these tiny needles. I appreciate you taking the time to do such detailed analyses of each. It’s cute how it was obvious that you loved the ChiaoGoos as soon as you started its review. TFS!
I greatly appreciate the extent you went to to do this this review. I have not used a small circumference needle yet but I will definitely give the Addition Easy Knit or Chiogoo a try for myself.
Yes! Everything you said..... yes! I love 9" circs! I would absolutely love for you to show us your knitting techniques for socks! Yay! Can't wait!
I am new to knitting and love the product comparisons, pros and cons. And YES! I would love to see an informative sock tutorial start to finish with tiny circulars.
Yes please do a video on making socks with tiny circulars.
I am always curious about methods that are new to me! Another great video packed with good information!
I just started looking for a circular for socks, I have been using DPNs until now. Great review I am so glad to have found your review before purchasing. Thank you.
You have no idea how happy I am each time I’m notified of another episode from you. You never fail to happily share your knowledge share with the rest of us. I have followed you for a long time and I just realized that I wasn’t following you on Instagram so I just now requested to do so.
I like her videos too. She is interesting, on topic, straight to the point and no drama. Also she obviously does a tremendous research and time spent preparing her lessons for the video. I love the format.
Nice thorough review . Thank you for taking the time out to do the footwork.
Yes. Would love 💗 to see how you knit socks. Thanks for your videos.
Thank you so much for doing this review! I am now encouraged to pull out my Chai Goo 9 inches and try again.
Yes! I would like to see how you knit your socks with the small circular needles!
The only 9-inch circulars I’ve ever used are the Chiao Goo. I love them! I’ve never had a problem with cramping, and - like you - I use them for the entire sock except the toe. Thank you for reviewing all these different brands. You’ve saved me from the need to explore beyond my favorite.
Very helpful. I’ve yet to make socks, this gets me started with the right tools. Thank you.
Really appreciate the in depth review!
Thank you for reviewing the needles. This helps a lot.
Phew! What a relief! Yes video, please 😊
I looove tiny needles and use them to knit socks and sleeves all the time! I use Addi 8” circs & found they’re not to sharp & the cord is flexible. I knit English style and learned how to “flick” with my right hand and found it very easy to transition. Socks fly off my needles now! I also cast-on, rib, & knit heel flaps with 8-9” circs! 🙋🏻♀️
Perfect timing, I was going to try knitting socks with the small circumference needles. Which one to try was my question and now you have solved it. Since I already favor Chiaogoo needles for my regular knitting, they will be my first choice. Thank you for your extensive review.
This is an OUTSTANDING review. VERY helpful. Thank you, Dr. Kelly :)
Thank you very much indeed!!!!! I tried them before but I didn!t like them at all. But after this video, I will give an other chance to them..... Loads of love
Hi Kristine, a very good review. I'm a complete newbie in the art of sock knitting. I'm just a plain old knitter of all sorts and a little crocheting, but your thoroughness kept me watching to the end.
I actually emailed you about wanting this video, but since then I found out Chiaogoo is planning to release a set of "shorties" interchangeable needles. The sizes are 0-3, including half sizes) and you'll get 2" and 3" tips and 5, 6, and 8" cords to make total lengths between 9 and 14" (you can use a 2" and 3" together to get different lengths). They all use the mini cable size. I don't think they're going to be released until June, but I'm SO EXCITED that they're coming out with this set. Chiaogoo's website has almost no information about it (that I could find), but the Handsome Fibers website has a lot of information. I put myself on the waiting list so I can be notified when they come out!
I just heard about these new Chiagoo Needles too. Can't wait!
I have been using Clover 9" for years and enjoy them a lot. I like 9" because I can't "lose"a needle as with dpns. I do use dpns for the heel flap and toe, but don't mind. Thank you for sharing all this information, I found it very interesting.
Oh thank you for the eiting info...
I think one of the things I'm most excited for is being able to assemble a variety of short needles to do sweater sleeves. I hate using magic loop for sleeves! The set is only going to come with size 0-3, but apparently you will be able to needles through size 8 separately. I have a hard time justifying buying a variety of sizes of 12" needles for sleeves, but I'd certainly buy them if they were interchangeable. June is just too far away!
You are completely right about 12'' needles. Some companies have fied 12inch circular needles but not interchangeable.
ChiaoGoo has 12'' circular needles
www.amazon.com/ChiaoGoo-Circular-Stainless-Knitting-6012-1/dp/B003BS36U4
KA (Kinki Amibari) has 12'' needles (they are amazing bamboo needles)
www.purlescence.co.uk/Catalogue/Needles/Brand/Kinki-Amibari/Kinki-Amibari-Bamboo-Circulars/KA-Bamboo-Fixed-Circulars-12-30cm
Addi has 12inc circular needles
www.paradisefibers.com/products/copy-of-addi-turbo-circular-12-inch
HiyaHiya has 12'' circular needles
www.amazon.com/HiyaHiya-Circular-12-inch-Knitting-HISTCIR12-8/dp/B005N41PH0
But to be honest I prefer ChiaoGoo 12inch circular needles more.
I can't wait for those new set.....
Thank you very much again for the info....
Loads of love
i absolutely love the level of (scientific) control you apply in doing these comparisons. your clear-cut criteria and consistency make for what are (bar none) the most reliable reviews of the kind. thank you so much for all the time and work it takes to make that happen. now... pardon me while i go buy some circular sock needles.
p.s. i agree entirely regarding the Hiya Hiya tips. they are my favorite needle brand at present, but those tips did hurt a lot (until i developed a bit of a callous on my "pushing" finger), and i definitely split more stitches with them than with my Addi or Chiaogoo needles.
Hello, and thank you so much. As some others have reminded me in the comments here, Hiya Hiya does make regular (less sharp) tips, so I might have to try those in the 9" circulars. I forget that they have the blunter tips because I prefer the sharps in longer circular needles. XO
I enjoyed this one so much I watched it twice! Thank you so much for doing this episode. Would really like to see how you knit socks with the 9 inch needles.
This is awesome! Thank you for doing this! I put off trying 9" circulars forever because everyone was so negative about them, and I kept piling up these UFO sweaters because I hated doing sleeves on DPNs. Then I finally tried 9" circulars and now I think sleeves might be my favorite part! Especially now that ChiaoGoo has the new "shorties" set which goes even smaller than 9". Yay, ChiaoGoo!
Thankyou for your wonderful video! This helps me to make a correct decision on what I need.
I have to say, I very much enjoyed this review. Thank you so much for doing this. I can see you put a lot of time and effort into this review and I appreciate it. I am very happy with your outcome as I just decided to order ChiaoGoo for my first 9 inch circular needles. Seems like I made the right choice after seeing this review. Thank you again.
Wow I always enjoy your videos. So much good information. I am not a sock knitter but will definitely be trying them with one of these needles. Thank you for the excellent review and information on them.
Thanks for all the work you put into this review. Great information! I have found I have a looser gauge on the circulars.
hi Kristine, Thank you from the UK for all the work you put into making this review for us knitters.I would appreciate the sock tutorial as i tend to swap between 9" circulars and dpn's; also needle storage and recording/planning projects tips as well as stash storage ideas would be helpful to me.
Thank you for your meticulous scientific approach which makes it easier for the rest of us.
Excellent comparison 👍😊 Thank you 🌹👍
Yes, would love video on you sock making techniques.
Another great review video. You information is so extensive. It always amazes me. I love Chiagoos and Hiya Hiya needles. I have never tried Addis. .I use the Chiagoo 9", but I have JUST started to knit socks and finished my first pair today....toe up, short wrap heel. I LOVE sock knitting, and want to try all kinds of recipes for different lengths, heels and needles. Thanks so much for the information today.
I’m a new knitter, this was very informative. Thank you so much.
Hi Dr. Kelly! Loved your video about these teeny circular needles! I absolutely adore them. I fell in love with these needles when the bug bit me and knitting socks became my new hobby! At first I thought my big paws would be a hinderance to handling them but after getting my chiao goo's, it was just a matter of getting used to them. I don't like using dps's. No mater how I try, I can't get the hang of using them. The only time I use dpns is when it's time to close the toe doing the Kitchener stitch. I also have a pair of hiya hiya' s and love them too! You're right about poking a hole in your finger moving stitches off your needles. My right pointer finger has a small circular callus on it. I call it my battle scar. Lol. Thanks again for another great video! Can't wait for the next one.
Thanks for the in depth review! I love the Hiya Hiya Sharps the best but it took a while to find my preference. This review will come in handy for those who are new to knitting or looking to invest in a new set.
I love your videos! So informative!
Enjoyed the video. Thanks for the information.
And you included a spreadsheet just as I was wishing for one. Awesome! Thanks very much. I've never tried these tiny needles, but I'm going to give them a shot, starting with the ChiaoGoos. I use DPNs mostly for socks, sometimes two circulars. I do not care for magic loop at all. I'd like to hear more about the knitting class you teach (or taught) at your university. Thanks again for all your work!
Yes, please!!! I’d love to see a video with the 9” needles! Xo
Very good episode...I’ve tried one of the 9” circulars and found my hands got tired or cramped up...maybe, I just needed to keep working with them to get used to it. I usually use dpn’s...I guess I’m comfortable with them...and my knitting is tighter too. You are so good about giving us so much information...thank you!
Thank you for the reviews they were very thorough you did a. Great job
Please...please do a video on knitting socks on 9" circulars! I'm so happy to meet you. Thank you for sharing your storehouse of information. What a great instructor!
I love your honesty and how great your knowledge is on this. I would love a video on how to do socks from start to finish on circular knitting needle. I do use them and I have to say I like them not sure what brand they we're given to me thank you for this wonderful review
I learned socks a long time ago so I always feel more comfortable with double pointed needles. I learned to knit 60 years ago. I do really enjoy your videos!!
definitely would love to see you do a sock video on 9” circular needles and toe up as well.
Firstly, thank you for a most informative podcast. I have learned quite a bit from this and previous episodes. I would appreciate a video using the 9 inch circulars for knitting the gusset and turning the heel.
Hi! I use the Chiaogoo 9" circulars for socks all the time. Most often I do an afterthought heel but I have done the heel flap and gusset method with no problems on them. Like you , the only thing I don't do is the toe. I have also done patterning and lace on them. When I cast on, I use one dpn in the same needle size and hold that in my right hand (I knit English style though I flick with my right hand) which makes the process faster for me. I love using 9" circulars for socks! Thank you for your reviews, I always enjoy them.
9" are my favorites for socks, learned my first pair on them. My go to are chaigoo&hiya hyia. Have them in all size 9" & your right the entire sock can be made on 9". I usually use 1.5" for my socks after learning on 2&3 US. Love these, thank you for this episode.
Also I store them in the sleeve they came in, I know right where they are. Thanks again.
I’ve been enjoying all your reviews. I watched your podcast today while I was working out and it made the time just fly by! I have a pair of 9” Chaigoo’s and want to love them. Right now I use 2 circulars for socks. I would be thrilled to see a video of how you do yours. It might motivate me to give them another try.
Great research, Dr. Kelly! I learned how to do Tunisian crochet today, so it's a great day for my fiber arts skill set.
New England central
Beverly
Very thorough. Thank you 😊
yes please a easy sock tutorial on shorties would be great
Good morning. I prefer the same kind of you have chosen. I have every one also except for the last two of your demo needles. Great podcast. Thank you for all of your knowledge.
I agree 100% with your opinion on the circular needles, and thank you so much for adressing the big problem with reading the size of the needles. I find that SO annoying!
Thanks for a very interesting review! I have used only 9” circs for many years. I knit Combination, some call “picking” with yarn in my right hand. My needles are Hiya Hiya sharps. I love them! I have 4 circs, 2 metal & 2 bamboo. Plus 6” Hiya Hiya stainless straights and 5” ChiaGoo bamboos. A couple sets of each, in 0s, 1s, 1.5 and 2s.
My method is 2 at a time (cuff 1, cuff 2/ leg 1, leg 2 etc.)
I cast onto my circ with a tiny straight and knit a few rows flat leaving sufficient tail to weave those rows closed later.
I switch to the straights for heels and toes. I’ve used my circs in the past, but I’m more efficient using straights. My choice of stainless vs bamboo circs depends on the yarn I am using.
I am curious to try the Easy Needles, but I’m afraid I won’t like the tips... we’ll see. I’ve tried Magic Loop and dislike all the dangling of needles and pushing and pulling. My gauge is most consistent on the 9” circs at 8 to 9 stitches, again depending on the yarn.
I will be watching for your needle storage review - Heaven knows I need help! Thanks!
I love the chia goo 9 inch needle. I love the fact that there are others using 9 inch needles to knit with!
Very informative, thank you!
Thank you for such a thorough review!! I know it took you a long time to do this and the information was invaluable. I usually like doing socks 2 at a time, but also enjoy the ease of doing a single sock and have been using 9" clovers since that is the only one I've purchased. when I do 2 at a time, I do use ChiaoGoo 40" circulars and have been thinking about purchasing a 9", so now I have the confidence to make that purchase. One tip I have for others using 9" circulars is in casting on. I use a tubular cast on and cast the provisional stitches on a dpn with thicker yarn like dk or slightly heavier (I use dishcloth cotton yarn). Then I start using the 9" circular with the sock yarn, knitting off the dpn. The thickness of the provisional yarn helps the first few rows of the cuff extend easily around the 9" circular. I would love to see you do a tutorial on how you do your socks. I'm particularly interested in how you do the heel flap, turn and gusset. Thanks again - I love all your videos.
Thanks for the review! I have the Clover Takumi ones and I like that they are bent but there just isn't enough needle for me to hold and my hands get cramped. I was hoping the Kollage ones would be better because of the longer tip length but I'm not willing to struggle with a rough join. I've been switching over to Chiaogoo interchangeables as my main needle set ever since your last review. I'm absolutely in love with them. Their mini red lace cord is almost too flexible but its great for 2 at a time magic loop which is my preferred sock knitting method.
I'm new to sock knitting, so any tutorial you do will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Kristine for this podcast. Yes, please show how you knit a sock on these tiny circular needles. Enjoy you podcasts a lot. I'm a fairly new subscriber, and love your approach.
Hi Betty -- thanks for watching and for subscribing. I'm adding that tutorial to my list for a future video. XO
Going to try them.
I love the Chiagoo needles. I knit toe up and cuff down socks all the time with them.
Great review, I knit like you do. Will have to try this again. I have the chaiogoo’s. Would love to see a video on how you knit the socks please!!! Thanks for another great review!
What a great episode! You did a huge amount of work for this! And I vote yes for sock tutorial. I've only tried 9" needles once and wasn't a great fan of them. I don't think I gave them a fair chance. I'll have to try again. I think it must take awhile to get used to holding them and working with them. Your reviews were very informative and I know the needles I'd like to try.
Thanks so much!!
I have not used the circular short needles but may try after seeing your review. Thanks so much for sharing. I would love to see a tutorial of you knitting with the short needles.
Thank you so much for this podcast. I made my 1st pair of socks a week ago. 1 pair on dpn and the other on circular. I love the circular! I'm patiently (not😉) waiting for your next podcast and would love to see one on making socks. Thanks again.
Wonderful video...thanks for all the work you put into it. I have tried several of the nine inch needles. My hands are just too big for them. I have the Addis ten inch with the two tips. I need to try them again. I keep going back to my magic loop.
First. I apologize. I was thinking... just get to the reviews already.
Found the chapters. Got straight to the reviews and OH MY GOSH! The clarity and detail of your reviews! I'll be going back to the introductions. Worth it. Thank you!.
Liked and subscribed!
you are awesome, thank you for all your work.
Yes, a video on how you knit the cuff, heel and toe also.
Thanks Kristine for a brilliant episode. I knit in the English style (I’m a thrower), but also was so excited to jump on the 9inch circular train. I love my Chiao Goos, though I have one (of three sets) that has a bit of a rough join. I also have a set of Hiya Hiyas which are lighter, and bent at the join during my first use! I’m not a tight knitter, so I’m not sure what happened. I like to knit my socks a pair at a time, on separate needles and have never had trouble with heels or cuffs. I have also knit cuff down and toe up, and other than that darn toe, it seems to be as pleasurable either way.
Great Review, I've tried several of the small circulars also and I have to say the Chaiogoo's are still my favorite with Hiyahiya Sharps my second and Addi's were my third favorite! I am a Continental Knitter also and I wouldn't mind seeing any tutorial that you share! Thanks again for this episode, totally enjoyed hearing your honest opinion!
Thank you. I’m new at this and I think I’m going with the Chaigoos.
Never used but plan to try them soon
Great review. Very helpful.
Thank you for the information you have provided regarding 9" needles. And "yes" please do a sock tutorial!
Thank you for this video. I am new to 9" circulars, and I am trying the Kollage Square with a firm cable. These needs do swivel at the join, which I really like, because it lets me hold the needles a bit differently in each hand and makes it easier for me to alternate holding the yarn in my left or right hand. Also, I think the join is really smooth on these, so it seems they have improved over the last few years. I don't know if I like them yet. I will give them two pairs of socks before I really decide. But if I don't love them, I will give the Chiaogoos a try. Thanks again!
I love using short needles for socks, they go so much faster! I use the two-circular method for the toe, with two 9" needles or sometimes one 11". Sometimes I do the heel on the second circ, but I totally agree it's not necessary.
Yes,yes,yes please do the video for the socks. I have been knitting for 60 years and I have never been able to knit socks I struggle.
thank you for another wonderful review. i have tried several of these needles you reviewed and most of them just didn't work for me. however, when i saw the addie 10 inch with the one longer side, i gave them a try and found i could knit with them without the pain and frustration i would get with all of the 9 inchers i had tried. i am very much looking forward to the upcoming chiaogoo TWIST SHORTIES interchangeable set with both 2 and 3 inch needle tips so i can make them into my favorite 10 inch one short one long model.
Yes! Very interested in a sock tutorial.
Fantastic review! I didn't realize there were so many shortie needle brands. I use the chiagoo 9 inch size 0 circular needles for my sock knitting and 2 circs for the toe heel and cuff. My sock knitting started with dpns then 2 circs and now the 9 inch circulars mainly for how fast I can knit with them. I usually make toe up fish lips kiss heel and 2 x 2 rib cuff. Love your shows always so informative and look forward to seeing more in the future.