I wish I had found this video several months ago when I was just starting out and trying to figure out what I needed to get started. Many knitters on TH-cam forget that this ‘knitting world’ is somewhat of a foreign language to those just starting out. I really appreciate how you discussed each set and what they were good for and also the reasons for the variety of needle lengths. Very helpful and thank you!
Awe yay, you’re very welcome! I enjoy sharing the info always, the editing not so much haha but it needs to be done too, teehee. Thanks so very much for taking the time out of your busy day to subscribe, watch, and comment. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs, Barb
thank you for such a detailed explanation of all the different Chiaogoo needles. it can get confusing just trying to decide what to purchase. mostly when new knitters want to know what they are investing their money in. i purchased the complete 4" set so i could do the hats.. but finding i like the size of them. i will eventually get the rest of them but it will take time. (and they said golf was expensive). lol.. i need to give louder hints for Christmas and birthdays.. lol
Omg you’re very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch AND comment. I’m so very happy when I hear I’ve helped someone out in any way at all. Did you hear about the new set of chiaogoo needles coming out in the summer? They look lovely BUT how many sets does a girl actually need? LOL, but you never know, christmas will be here again before you know it so you never know. When people ask what I’d like I usually have a small exact list that I start late summer and if they ask what else I say “I could use any amount of cash, whatever you can do so I can add it all together to get the needle sets I’ve been dreaming about. I never paid for any myself, I’ve just saved all the cash gifts for birthdays and Christmas. Hope your weekend is going great, hugs , Barb
This is seriously the most helpful video regarding which chiaogoos to get! Thank you thank you! My take on the “twist” name is maybe because it has that twisted wire wrapped in plastic for the cord that ironically prevents it from twisting? 🤷🏽♀️
Really loved this episode, thank you for doing it. I do have one item to note... The "con" first mentioned near the end of the video, saying that the storage case pockets in the larger needle sizes are attached in reverse order? I don't think that's a mistake... I think it's well-thought-out design.. if you tried to put a spare pair of 10 mm needles right below existing 10 mm needles it would be too bulky... so they reversed the arrangement. A spare set of needles fits neatly in the case! The storage cases are wonderful. I keep the needles in cases sorted by cable size. Large needles/large cables in one case, small needles/cables in the another case.
Thank you for such an unbiased and in depth review of the Chiaogoo product line. I was looking to upgrade from a wooden interchangeable set and you helped me zero in on what to purchase. Yesterday I received a set of the red minis and immediately started a swatch for a Fair Isle hat. Wow, the difference between needle types is amazing and you review was so accurate. My next goal is to save up for a set of the 4" tips. Thanks again!
Yay, omg you made my day! I'm so very glad to help! I really wanted to love my addi rocket squared more than the chiaogoo ones but I truly love the chiaogoo more. I haven't tried sll the brands out there bit when you find a brand snd type you just love why not stick with those?! I am thrilled you love them too already. I am currently working on a sweater with chunky yarn and wish that chiaogoo made a set like the red and blue kits but with needle sizes above 5mm maybe 6mm-10mm...so I could use then for sleeves instead of doing magic loop, but hopefully they're working on them. I'd definitely be one of the first to order them, that's forsure. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend, thanks again for your feedback, watching and especially commenting 😊. Hugs your way, Barb
@@knottyyarnies450 Happy Holidays! I am trying to decide between the blue shortie set and a 4" small set and thought you might have some thoughts. I mostly knit hats, mittens, scarves and the occasional shawl but someday would like to do sweaters. Do you think that with additional cables the blue set would see me through or would I want the extra inch on the needle tips that the 4" set would give me? My current wooden interchangeables have 5" tips and I find them too long. Thanks for your help.
@@carolwright4018@knottyyarnies450 I’d love to hear thoughts on these 2 options as well. They are the ones I am currently debating between (4” small set or the the blue shortie set). I currently have the 5” complete set, and as I get stronger at knitting, sometimes wish they were shorter for knitting in the round. I do do magic loop, but in the round is so fast - my worry about the blue shorties though is hand fatigue. Ultimately, I think I’m aiming for which set is the most versatile as well 🤔
Thanks Barb!! This was helpful!! You did a great job including all the info and explaining how they’re used and what you like about them!’ I’m still learning and finding my preferences is changing as I imprive.
Good to know about the cord length. Some other brands of knitting needles have the length of the cord with the needle size already added. Which is annoying when you use the cable with a shorter needle tip. Funny that you said you are having trouble reading the sizing on the needles. When I got my first Chiaogoo set I could read the sizing on the needles just fine. Now I need my glasses. Thank you for sharing all this info. I love Chiaogoo needles. 🧶
Great Video, thank you so much for this information Barb. I have considered buying a set of these as I have several fixed circulars and love them. You are amazing.
Oh my goodness Nancy thank YOU! I do these type of things hoping to help just 1 person so I feel like I’m doing it for a great reason, so I thank you so much for your kind words, I always appreciate hearing from you ;) hugs, Barb
Awe, thank you so much! What a beautiful compliment! I do these type of videos thinking I’ll help out just 1 person to make them worthwhile and if it’s more it’s definitely a huge bonus! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, hugs
Ok I’m set I now know what I’m going to buy! The red and blue mini sets and the complete 4 in set I think I’ll get those two inch cables as I love my flips too
Thank you so much, I found your video very interesting. I have three sets of ChiaoGoo needles and I really love them. The only problem is that I have a hard time reading the sizes because it is shining. If the ingraved writing was black or any contrasting color I think it would help.
Thank you for all this information! As a new knitter this is very helpful in trying to decide what I would like to put on my wish list. I have a few of their fixed circulars.
Oh my gosh you’re very welcome, I’m so thrilled I could help, these videos take so long to do so I’m so thankful to be able to help a few friends along the way! I wish I just put all the money I wasted in cheaper needles into these right from the start but life and learn ;) hugs to you and thank you so much for watching and commenting really helps me know I’m being helpful, so I really appreciate that especially more than you can know. Not like I make any $$$ for this at all, I do it because I want to help fellow fibre friends out. Have a fabulous week, Barb
I am a new knitter. I do appreciate your review. Do you have a video on putting the needle on the cord? I just received my full set and so excited to start knitting. I am a little nervous about how to put it all together! 😮 i have been using bamboo circular needles. Thank you so much!
I got the complete 5" set last Christmas and fell in love with them. I now plan on getting all the sets eventually minus the 4" one (I may get some 4" needles at some point but not the full set). I hope to get the Tunisian hook set for Christmas then I will buy the shorties set next since I am interested in getting into socks. I love how they are all compatible with each other if you get the cable converter, I am really looking forward to experimenting mixing knitting with Tunisian crochet.
Sounds like great plans! I seen they have new sets coming this summer....I’m anxious to hear how they are. The cords are going to be 360 degrees spinning and you can still use them with the old sets and visa versa too from my understanding. I just love knitting with my sets still so much. Hope your weekend is going great! Sorry it took so long to get back to you, youtube is terrible at letting us content creators know every time we get messages, only every once in awhile arggg. Hugs your way, Barb
@@knottyyarnies450 I just looked up their new stuff! Not sure how their new cables are different than the Spin, maybe they are metal inside instead of all nylon? Love that they are all the lengths though. Also not sure who needs 3" large needles but so glad to see they keep expanding their range. Think they might come out with stainless steel hooks in the normal size range? I would love to have a set that feels like my needles.
@@ciannacoleman5125 omg those would be nice if they did! Maybe we should should email them and tell them we'd be interested hmmm. ? As for the 3" needles, I didn't see/hear about those ones....I'd totally love those for sleeves, socks and hats too. My 4" set sometimes is a wee tight to do hats in the round depending on yarn weight, pattern and how many stitches I'm doing and my 9" sets only go upto size 5mm. That's 1 thing I've messaged them about was making another "shortie" set with the 2" and 3" ones but from 5.5mm and up, maybe to 9mm or even 10mm, I'd totally buy them for my chunky sweaters for the sleeves.
I got the 5-inch set a couple years ago and have added a few 4-inch needles as I’ve needed them. I don’t need that full set either. Love my ChiaoGoo needles! 🙋🏽♀️💜
Thank you so much for this awesome informational video! I currently have the complete 4" set and am looking to get some of the smaller needle sizes and some additional accessories and this video pointed me in the right direction
Thank you for doing this video. So informative and helpful. BTW They have the pockets on the large size side flipped for the second row so it doesn’t get as bulky with two size 10mm on one side.
It was helpful for me to understand that 'small/large needle' sets didn't only refer to needle length & circumferences included BUT ALSO to both the needle & cable screw on end pieces. Large ended cables (no matter what length) will not fit on any needle with a Small screw end. Likewise, Small cables (no matter what length) will not fit on any needle with a Large screw end. Thanks for your info on accessories!!! I didn't know about the adaptors.........going to order some now.
I’m truly glad to have helped in any way I can. Knitting is my passion and teaching tips is something I love too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting back also. Hope your weekend is going great. Hugs, Barb
Hey Lorraine, yes definitely been awhile since we chatted, life kind of gets away on us right?! I had the first 2 weeks after our collaboration where I was struggling with finding my groove again, I recorded a podcast (33) but when I watched it back I felt like I just wasn’t myself, I struggled through it, so I deleted it. I ended up the week before last recording a new one that I called 33.5 haha, then yesterday released this one so guess I’m back to myself, I think I was just feeling over this heat and isolation like everyone else. I’m currently test crocheting and test knitting too all while trying to get all the gift knits done too for Christmas, birthdays and a wedding too. All is terrific here though! Hope you and your family are well also! You’ve probably heard about our crazy heat wave here, nothing like the one out west last month of course but it has been mid forties with humidity and it’s gross! I actually dyed some wool on Saturday and it’s hanging to dry still, argggg! The only thing new here is my little bird died a few weeks ago, boy I miss the peeping so badly! Well I better get back to my test crochet (another beautiful sweater by Kaila Osborn) , the yarn I dyed Is for my test knit for Tina Tse, sooo excited since it’s my first test KNITTING ever! Have a great week my friend, chat with you again soon, Barb xoxo
Awe thank you, I do love them. I didn’t mention but the first set I got was just in January this year, I knit with them and literally was hooked and ordered my second pack the next day....and the obsession started that fast! They truly check all my boxes. Take care
Good video but here are some corrections: The ChiaoGoo complete sets both 4 or 5 inch DO NOT contain all sizes- they do not have a US2.5(3mm) , US10.75(6.5mm), US10.875,(7mm), but these can be bought individually and they will fit in the case. The case is 100% cotton and is washable. Look for the how to tighten Chiaogoo interchangeables video. Also 4 inch tips complete set come with shorter cables than the 5 inch tips do.the cables are Two 8 inch, a 14 inch and a 22 inch in small and large. The 5 inch tips come with three cables of each size but 14inch,22inch,30 inch. The cable contents are different besides the tip length. The mini sock sets have the same lengths depending on tip length 4 or 5 inch. The blue shortie 3 inch are hollow, not the 2 inch. Using cable connectors or adaptors adds lots of variety- save them on safety pins to prevent loss.
Thanks....I say “sizes “from” to “to”, not meaning every single one! I did not want to sit there for every set and say the exact sizes since anyone can look it up quite easily. The 4” does not come with smaller cable size than 8” actually. I do mention that I thought the 3” set sounded hollow so thanks for letter me know they are, because they do feel light for their size as I mention. Thanks also for letting me know what the case is made of, I’ll be making a more updated video soon including a short how to on each thing like connecting and the connectors. Thanks for all your additional info, corrections and taking the time to watch and comment. Hugs, hope you’re well, Barb
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This is was the best video I found about the chiagoo set!! My friend and I are own the complete set of 5 inches and are now looking to buy a kit that would allow us to make sleeves and hat. I think we could get the shorties (with the bigger sizes needles) and connect 2, 5 inches cable together to get a 16 inches long kit to make a hat and be also able to use the kits for sleeves. What do you think?
Awe I’m so glad, this made my day! Absolutely! You can knit hats on the 8” cord even, it’ll be bunched up but totally work. I absolutely love all my sets. I’m actually purchasing more cords from my Christmas money from this year because I have multiple works in progress ;) happy new year and thank you soooo much for watching and commenting too.
@@knottyyarnies450 Tx to you! I see that you bought stuff from Wool-Tyme! I am in Aylmer working on the military base in Uplands and this is also a store I visit often! You are from Ottawa? Good job at explaining everything! I will watch more video from you! Happy new year to you too!!!
@@anniebilodeau6374 I’m in Pembroke, I have family in Almonte I think that’s closer to you? I’m in ottawa often because pembroke has no Costco, princess ottawa, wool tyme or cabellas plus soooo much more, oh dollar tree too. We go once every 2 months. The ladies at wool tyme know me from going there for my famous yarn hauls with my husband and son in tow carrying all those big big bags full of yarns lol.
@@anniebilodeau6374 I’m an army brat, my dad was based in petawawa and was a med A. My uncle was also in Petawawa and my aunt worked in the kitchen too. My husband now delivers food around the valley (including base petawawa) and ottawa too for Sysco foods. It is a small world.
Enjoyed the crochet portion, but I'm not there on knitting yet. Still trying to learn like Day 1 learning level...lol I let the knitting portion just play to show support.
Awe thanks so much! Would you rather I mix them all together like I used to, or do it this way? I just recorded my next episode today and reversed them, knit first then crochet, I’m just trying it out, it’s a bit more work sorting it but I wanted to get everyone’s feedback good or bad or suggestions. Thanks sooooo much for your continued support Verna, I’m grateful always, hugs, Barb
@@knottyyarnies450 I prefer them separated. If you have them both in the same video I don’t think which one is first matters. Have you thought about making a video of your crocheting on one and knitting on a different video? I’d suggest you could put any extras (upcoming channel information, personal items, etc) on both videos if that doesn’t get too confusing. I think if I were scrolling along YT and your channel was suggested, I probably wouldn’t be interested in watching long videos. People’s attention span has shortened 😂, and some channels have shared their analytics saying that viewership drops at about 20 minutes. But, bottom line, it’s your channel and you need to do what works best for you. I hope this makes sense and I don’t mean to say anything bad, but hopefully it comes across as helpful.
@@VernaBradshaw oh never worry about that, I can take constructive criticism, so long as people are meaning well and I definitely know you are! I've actually considered that , about separating them and maybe I will do just that! It will take me twice as long to edit snd upload but maybe I'll do one a week, so do knit this week crochet the next, that kind of idea....I'll see what works. Thanks so much for your input as always!
I personally do not at all, I find them very flexible compared to every other brand I’ve tried except for the smaller sized FIXED lykke needles, the cord on those are very very soft and pliable but I find it almost too flexible if that makes sense?….. thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment and ask a question. Hope all is well, Barb
Ich habe auch die zwei und drei Zoll Nadelspitzen so wie 4 und 5 Zoll in S und L eine Anschaffung die nicht ganz billig ist aber sich in jeden Fall lohnt. Von der Qualität definitiv die besten Nadeln am Markt. Auch die kleine Zubehörtasche die man in das Set einlegen kann habe ich für die 4und 5Zoll Nadeln mitbestellt.
I use 2.25 chao goos for socks and pierce my finger. Have tried tape, band-aids, and thimbles. Nothing works. Where did you get the gripies you showed for your finger? I have been usung fixed chaogoos because i find the types so confusing. So thanks. The fixed ones the needles are around 3.75"
hi first time watching i enjoed learning about the needles i am a beginer knitter i am doing a baby blanket on round my goal is to learn to make socks mits shawl and a poncho
Welcome! Thanks so much for commenting. You can totally do it! Just 9 months ago I never knit a sock in my life and now I’ve knit 15 pairs already. I’ve knitted 11 pairs of fingering weight, 2 of DK weight and 2 of worsted weight. I absolutely love wearing them as well as gifting them too. Have a great weekend Debra
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I have the 5" mini set for socks, magic loop. Do you know if there should be a hole on the needle and the cable or just the cable. My needles do not have a hole. I to make sure I didn't get a fake set.
Hmmm. I’ll check….i pulled out my set and the cable has a hole but the needle does not however…..the needles each have a small “bump” like smaller than a freckle where the hole should be if there was one so maybe that’ll help tell them apart if there is a fake set out there? Also they’ll come with an entire set of mini cables, end stoppers and needles to put into the cables to turn them too. So you should have gotten all that also to tell. I’m sure your’s will be fine. Enjoy your knitting, Barb
Very informative video explaining the so many Chaio Goo needles/sets! I plan to rewatch and take some notes as there are a LOT! I am a return-to-knitting person using less time sewing. I have started with socks, magic loop. More difficult than I anticipated but I am carrying on! I am using Chaio Goo circulars and am interested in purchasing some interchangeable sets so your video is perfect.After rewatching, I may ask your opinion on which set would be most useful for me. Thanks for your help !❤
Hey Valorie! How’s it going this week? Which needles do you use, I’d love to hear/know! I just got my first set of these in January and as you can tell, I’m obsessed with them now. I did have only a boye set for years, then hubby bought me a full set of Addis rocket squared for Christmas last year since it was the needles sold at the yarn store we were at in Ottawa at the time. They’re so limited though because they are only 3.5mm-8mm so pretty limited for fingering yarn too but the join is terrible with fingering yarn (in my opinion of course) so it doesn’t really matter now that there isn’t smaller needles. Hope to chat with you tomorrow night in our usual meet up spot ;) I’m always excited for Tuesday evenings because of not just Noelle and Kelly but also because of all the new fibre friends I chat with too! Hugs your way, thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment
@@knottyyarnies450 i have a complete 4" set of Chiaogoo with the additional small sock/lace set and the blue shorties. I still own Knitters Pride Cubics, Nova, Nova Cubics and Zing, as well as Hiya Hiya Sharps small and large sets. I have given away Knitters Pride Nova, Knit Picks and Denise Interchangeable sets. Wish I could have started with Hiya Hiya.
@@VisitWithNanaAndPapa I just received my first hiyahiya ones, I ordered the sock set that is interchangeable but I didn’t order the case, totally should have but I’ll probably add it in my other case somehow. I like them also, I will definitely review those in a video once I use them more but so far I love them too, i am knitting a sock, magic loop of course because they only came with long cords, which I’m totally fine with now. I do prefer 9” circulars though so do you know if they have a set of short interchangeable ones? What about if anything hiya hiya can work with any other brands? I know knits picks has a couple things that work with chiaogoo but I don’t own any knit picks as of yet, not sure if I ever would because I have the Addis full set, all these beautiful chiaogoos , a full set interchangeable hiya hiya sock sizes, a boye full set, 2 fixed circulars in Lykke, a couple fixed sets of loops and thread needles, a 9” circular bamboo of clover that i bought just to try out 9” circulars to see if I liked it before committing (the needles were $25 for the one set, I totally should have just put that $25 towards the chiaogoo red shorties set, live and learn!),. maybe some odds and ends here and there too and a no name really low priced set . All of which I will eventually chat about in videos here and there but of course will never be as long as this informative one because I only have 1 set of each.
Wow I’m sorry to hear that. I have 7 sets and just ordered the new yellow shorty set yesterday. I screw them in with the key tool but not so tight that it’ll strip the screw part, kind of just one solid turn while holding the silicon piece on the other side that doesn’t have the hole, then it just takes a wee bit of umphhh to twist after I’m done, works for me BUT I’m very upset for you. Maybe I’ll do a video on how I screw them together too so it can help to visualize. I’ve done hundreds of projects with these needle sets and never had one come undone or had trouble un tightening when I’m done either so I’m very sorry to hear you have. Hope your holiday season is going great. Thanks for the input because I love to hear/learn how others feel about these, hugs your way, Barb
@@knottyyarnies450 thank you for your response. I was very disappointed because I loved knitting with the metal needles themselves. I’ve ordered a few fixed sets I’m waiting to arrive and if I find them as enjoyable then that’s going to be my solution. I’ll check for your video on twist on/twist off “lesson”.:)
I see you may already have your answer but if not I’m pretty sure they do. I don’t have the new set (out of my budget right now) so not 100% sure but I have heard from others that they are all interchangeable. In the new year I will be updating this video since I’ve purchased the new shorties yellow set also. Enjoy your day and thanks so much for watching
I have the four inch complete set(I got the four inch because I have small hands). I have the red set, blue set and the yellow set. I love my needles. My DPN's are are inexpensive bamboo needles. I also have 7,8 & 9 fixed circular. I have also bought extra cords, stoppers and a connector that I can use a small cord with large needles.
Oh my sounds like you're all set for any knitting adventures! I love that! I'm glad I didn't venture into the forte set because I heard they're redoing them because there's been many problems with the tips coming off. They are beautiful though so maybe once the new sets eventually come out I'll get them too. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment too, I greatly appreciate it, hugs, Barb
Do u prefer the red cables or the clear SPIN cables that spin? It depends on the project huh? So the SPIN needle tips aren't as sharp correct? So if u wanted sharper needles u go with the red set and if u want the spin cables buy those seperatly because they are interchangeable yeah? I'm a crocheter who wants to start knitting. I don't know if I want to spring for a set yet or start quite yet. I want to sell some crafts. Maybe I will reward myself with knitting needles after I sell some crocheted pieces. I don't know yet. I'm bored with the crochet patterns I see out there. I want to get to the point where I'm designing my own stuff. Done a couple things. I love to just follow a pattern and not have to think sometimes. Edit: oh yeah, the next question is to get the 4 inch or 5 inch. Oh yeah and another thing, what is with the 16 inch circular thing?
I love the red cables but honestly haven’t tried the clear since I don’t own any. I find the needles “sharper” as you go down in size if that makes sense? I find chiagoo needles aren’t sharp really any size, but when I use my hy-y’a hy-y’a hi-y’a hi-y’a sharps, those are super sharp I need a finger protector. Sorry my auto correct is flipping my words here stupid thing lol. I started crocheting 8 years ago and really have did it all so I want to challenge myself to get just as good at knitting. I like my 5” set and do more magic loop so that’s why I love them, the 5” fits nicer in my palm. As for the 4” if you plan to do lots of hats you can easily do it in the round with the 4” set and an 8” cord. If you use the 5” needles you’d need a 6” cord BUT you really can’t go round and round with that, it’s truly weird. This is why I purchased the 5” first then was gifted the money so thought I’d get the 4” set so I can do hats with those (it’s really all I use my 4” ones for). I use the 5” for everything including socks, sweaters etc.... I also hear that my mini sets I show here now have a set with 5.5mm-8mm! I’m sooooo excited! I’ll be asking Santa for a set of those for sure! Good luck on designing too. I love to do that also but I just give my patterns away by filming tutorials lol, I’m not confident enough to sell any yet. I am planning to do a similar video as this one again but showing ALL the needle sets and even straights and showing everything and answering as much as I can too. Hope I answered everything you asked, I can’t see your comment as I type this sadly, but I tried to memorize it all ;) hugs and take care Jenny, all the best on your yarnie adventures too. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time also for commenting. Barb
Hi, great video. I’m new to circulars and only began using them 4 weeks ago because I broke my shoulder. I use knit pro symfonie but I’m hoping to invest in the 5 inch set of chaiogoo. I have a question. What is magic loop?
The magic loop technique allows you to work in the round using just one long circular needle by dividing your stitches into two halves and pulling the cable out between them, creating a loop. I have knitted ten socks on the same cable using magic loop.
Magic Loop ist das du mit einer 100cm langen Stricknadel eine Socke oder Mütze Stricken kannst. Dazu musst du das Seil zirka in der Mitte so lange aus dem Strickstück ziehen bis die Maschen die Nadelspitze erreichen. Jetzt strickst du weiter bis du das herausgezogene Seil erreicht hast. Das machst du immer wieder bis dein Strickstück fertig ist auch wenn du bei einer Mütze nur noch wenige Maschen auf dem Seil hast. Wird es zu schwierig zieh einfach das Seil dann an zwei Stellen heraus.
Hi Barb, first of all thank you for sharing the informations of Chiaogoo interchangeable needles. I have a question can you use the red or the blue twist set to knit the sleeves and the ribbing off the sleeves? I do not like to use double points needles. Again thank you for the video.🥰
Definitely yes, I’m using my blue set to do sleeves on a sweater today. I’m using 3” tips with the 6 inch cord. I may even use the 2” tips next time with the 8” cord though for more flexibility, hope this helps, thanks for watching, hugs, Barb
You left out mention of connectors to fasten cables to each other for extra length. They come in mini, small & large. And shorties come with 2 , 4 & 5 inch sets have 2 of appropriate sizes. I love using connectors and adaptors. They expand your set breadth. Place them on safety pins to prevent loss!
You need to ease up on tightening your minis. I have never bent any of the keys while tightening my minis, and I’ve never had a set come apart while I’m knitting.
I am a new knitter. I do appreciate your review. Do you have a video on putting the needle on the cord? I just received my full set and so excited to start knitting. I am a little nervous about how to put it all together! 😮 i have been using bamboo circular needles. Thank you so much!
I wish I had found this video several months ago when I was just starting out and trying to figure out what I needed to get started. Many knitters on TH-cam forget that this ‘knitting world’ is somewhat of a foreign language to those just starting out. I really appreciate how you discussed each set and what they were good for and also the reasons for the variety of needle lengths. Very helpful and thank you!
My mind was blown when i learned you can use interchangeable circular needles. Total game changer. And yes its very addicting.
Thank you for taking the time to do this video. Brilliant information and just what I needed to know. Kind regards.
Awe yay, you’re very welcome! I enjoy sharing the info always, the editing not so much haha but it needs to be done too, teehee. Thanks so very much for taking the time out of your busy day to subscribe, watch, and comment. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs, Barb
thank you for such a detailed explanation of all the different Chiaogoo needles. it can get confusing just trying to decide what to purchase. mostly when new knitters want to know what they are investing their money in. i purchased the complete 4" set so i could do the hats.. but finding i like the size of them. i will eventually get the rest of them but it will take time. (and they said golf was expensive). lol.. i need to give louder hints for Christmas and birthdays.. lol
Omg you’re very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch AND comment. I’m so very happy when I hear I’ve helped someone out in any way at all. Did you hear about the new set of chiaogoo needles coming out in the summer? They look lovely BUT how many sets does a girl actually need? LOL, but you never know, christmas will be here again before you know it so you never know. When people ask what I’d like I usually have a small exact list that I start late summer and if they ask what else I say “I could use any amount of cash, whatever you can do so I can add it all together to get the needle sets I’ve been dreaming about. I never paid for any myself, I’ve just saved all the cash gifts for birthdays and Christmas. Hope your weekend is going great, hugs , Barb
Thank you for all the good information you have share with us, I really appreciate it.
This is seriously the most helpful video regarding which chiaogoos to get! Thank you thank you!
My take on the “twist” name is maybe because it has that twisted wire wrapped in plastic for the cord that ironically prevents it from twisting? 🤷🏽♀️
Genius you definitely are! Thanks for watching and commenting! Hugs, Barb
Really loved this episode, thank you for doing it. I do have one item to note... The "con" first mentioned near the end of the video, saying that the storage case pockets in the larger needle sizes are attached in reverse order? I don't think that's a mistake... I think it's well-thought-out design.. if you tried to put a spare pair of 10 mm needles right below existing 10 mm needles it would be too bulky... so they reversed the arrangement. A spare set of needles fits neatly in the case! The storage cases are wonderful. I keep the needles in cases sorted by cable size. Large needles/large cables in one case, small needles/cables in the another case.
That's genius then thanks! I'm updating this video since I now have the new yellow set too so I'll definitely add that in there, thanks, hugs, Barb
I’ve been looking the last couple of days and couldn’t decide which ones to get. You’ve helped me make up my mind. Thank you
Really interesting and useful. Thank you. Linda, UK 💕
Awe thank you so much, thank you for watching also. I received the new yellow set and will be recording a new updated version early next year.
Thank you for such an unbiased and in depth review of the Chiaogoo product line. I was looking to upgrade from a wooden interchangeable set and you helped me zero in on what to purchase. Yesterday I received a set of the red minis and immediately started a swatch for a Fair Isle hat. Wow, the difference between needle types is amazing and you review was so accurate. My next goal is to save up for a set of the 4" tips. Thanks again!
Yay, omg you made my day! I'm so very glad to help! I really wanted to love my addi rocket squared more than the chiaogoo ones but I truly love the chiaogoo more. I haven't tried sll the brands out there bit when you find a brand snd type you just love why not stick with those?! I am thrilled you love them too already. I am currently working on a sweater with chunky yarn and wish that chiaogoo made a set like the red and blue kits but with needle sizes above 5mm maybe 6mm-10mm...so I could use then for sleeves instead of doing magic loop, but hopefully they're working on them. I'd definitely be one of the first to order them, that's forsure. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend, thanks again for your feedback, watching and especially commenting 😊. Hugs your way, Barb
@@knottyyarnies450 Happy Holidays! I am trying to decide between the blue shortie set and a 4" small set and thought you might have some thoughts. I mostly knit hats, mittens, scarves and the occasional shawl but someday would like to do sweaters. Do you think that with additional cables the blue set would see me through or would I want the extra inch on the needle tips that the 4" set would give me? My current wooden interchangeables have 5" tips and I find them too long. Thanks for your help.
@@carolwright4018@knottyyarnies450 I’d love to hear thoughts on these 2 options as well. They are the ones I am currently debating between (4” small set or the the blue shortie set). I currently have the 5” complete set, and as I get stronger at knitting, sometimes wish they were shorter for knitting in the round. I do do magic loop, but in the round is so fast - my worry about the blue shorties though is hand fatigue. Ultimately, I think I’m aiming for which set is the most versatile as well 🤔
Thanks Barb!! This was helpful!! You did a great job including all the info and explaining how they’re used and what you like about them!’ I’m still learning and finding my preferences is changing as I imprive.
Great Video. You answered all my qustions!
Good to know about the cord length. Some other brands of knitting needles have the length of the cord with the needle size already added. Which is annoying when you use the cable with a shorter needle tip.
Funny that you said you are having trouble reading the sizing on the needles. When I got my first Chiaogoo set I could read the sizing on the needles just fine. Now I need my glasses. Thank you for sharing all this info. I love Chiaogoo needles. 🧶
Great Video, thank you so much for this information Barb. I have considered buying a set of these as I have several fixed circulars and love them. You are amazing.
Excellent explanation. Thanks
Thanks Barb, this was very informative and I learned a lot.
Oh my goodness Nancy thank YOU! I do these type of things hoping to help just 1 person so I feel like I’m doing it for a great reason, so I thank you so much for your kind words, I always appreciate hearing from you ;) hugs, Barb
You really give out wonderful advice or teaching of ur craft.
Awe, thank you so much! What a beautiful compliment! I do these type of videos thinking I’ll help out just 1 person to make them worthwhile and if it’s more it’s definitely a huge bonus! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, hugs
You’ve done a SUPER job on this video...thank you!
Awe I thank you 😊 so much, thanks so much for watching and commenting, I love hearing feedback, it helps to know what videos to keep doing. Hugs, Barb
Ok I’m set I now know what I’m going to buy! The red and blue mini sets and the complete 4 in set I think I’ll get those two inch cables as I love my flips too
You’ve gone to such a lot of trouble to give a really comprehensive explanation of all the different sets. Thank you. Very helpful indeed.
Thank you so much, I found your video very interesting.
I have three sets of ChiaoGoo needles and I really love them.
The only problem is that I have a hard time reading the sizes because it is shining. If the ingraved writing was black or any contrasting color I think it would help.
Thank you for all this information! As a new knitter this is very helpful in trying to decide what I would like to put on my wish list. I have a few of their fixed circulars.
Oh my gosh you’re very welcome, I’m so thrilled I could help, these videos take so long to do so I’m so thankful to be able to help a few friends along the way! I wish I just put all the money I wasted in cheaper needles into these right from the start but life and learn ;) hugs to you and thank you so much for watching and commenting really helps me know I’m being helpful, so I really appreciate that especially more than you can know. Not like I make any $$$ for this at all, I do it because I want to help fellow fibre friends out. Have a fabulous week, Barb
Thank you for your detailed video on Chiaogoo needles.
Cate you are very welcome! I’ve tried a few other sets since this video but none compare to the beautiful flexible cords of the chiaogoo, hugs, Barb
I am a new knitter. I do appreciate your review. Do you have a video on putting the needle on the cord? I just received my full set and so excited to start knitting. I am a little nervous about how to put it all together! 😮 i have been using bamboo circular needles. Thank you so much!
I got the complete 5" set last Christmas and fell in love with them. I now plan on getting all the sets eventually minus the 4" one (I may get some 4" needles at some point but not the full set). I hope to get the Tunisian hook set for Christmas then I will buy the shorties set next since I am interested in getting into socks. I love how they are all compatible with each other if you get the cable converter, I am really looking forward to experimenting mixing knitting with Tunisian crochet.
Sounds like great plans! I seen they have new sets coming this summer....I’m anxious to hear how they are. The cords are going to be 360 degrees spinning and you can still use them with the old sets and visa versa too from my understanding. I just love knitting with my sets still so much. Hope your weekend is going great! Sorry it took so long to get back to you, youtube is terrible at letting us content creators know every time we get messages, only every once in awhile arggg. Hugs your way, Barb
@@knottyyarnies450 I just looked up their new stuff! Not sure how their new cables are different than the Spin, maybe they are metal inside instead of all nylon? Love that they are all the lengths though. Also not sure who needs 3" large needles but so glad to see they keep expanding their range.
Think they might come out with stainless steel hooks in the normal size range? I would love to have a set that feels like my needles.
@@ciannacoleman5125 omg those would be nice if they did! Maybe we should should email them and tell them we'd be interested hmmm. ?
As for the 3" needles, I didn't see/hear about those ones....I'd totally love those for sleeves, socks and hats too. My 4" set sometimes is a wee tight to do hats in the round depending on yarn weight, pattern and how many stitches I'm doing and my 9" sets only go upto size 5mm. That's 1 thing I've messaged them about was making another "shortie" set with the 2" and 3" ones but from 5.5mm and up, maybe to 9mm or even 10mm, I'd totally buy them for my chunky sweaters for the sleeves.
I got the 5-inch set a couple years ago and have added a few 4-inch needles as I’ve needed them. I don’t need that full set either. Love my ChiaoGoo needles! 🙋🏽♀️💜
Thank you so much for this awesome informational video! I currently have the complete 4" set and am looking to get some of the smaller needle sizes and some additional accessories and this video pointed me in the right direction
Thank you for doing this video. So informative and helpful. BTW They have the pockets on the large size side flipped for the second row so it doesn’t get as bulky with two size 10mm on one side.
It was helpful for me to understand that 'small/large needle' sets didn't only refer to needle length & circumferences included BUT ALSO to both the needle & cable screw on end pieces. Large ended cables (no matter what length) will not fit on any needle with a Small screw end. Likewise, Small cables (no matter what length) will not fit on any needle with a Large screw end. Thanks for your info on accessories!!! I didn't know about the adaptors.........going to order some now.
I’m truly glad to have helped in any way I can. Knitting is my passion and teaching tips is something I love too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting back also. Hope your weekend is going great. Hugs, Barb
Great video and so helpful, thank you.
Awe thank you so much for welcome, it was my pleasure. You're very welcome
Love Chiagoo needles!
Now I know what all the hype is! I should have mentioned my obsession only started this past January, crazy right? Hugs your way Granny Dee!
Thank you for all the information
Hi Barb, it has been a while. Went to visit and help out my parents again and keeping myself busy with new jewelry ideas and makes
Hey Lorraine, yes definitely been awhile since we chatted, life kind of gets away on us right?! I had the first 2 weeks after our collaboration where I was struggling with finding my groove again, I recorded a podcast (33) but when I watched it back I felt like I just wasn’t myself, I struggled through it, so I deleted it. I ended up the week before last recording a new one that I called 33.5 haha, then yesterday released this one so guess I’m back to myself, I think I was just feeling over this heat and isolation like everyone else. I’m currently test crocheting and test knitting too all while trying to get all the gift knits done too for Christmas, birthdays and a wedding too. All is terrific here though! Hope you and your family are well also! You’ve probably heard about our crazy heat wave here, nothing like the one out west last month of course but it has been mid forties with humidity and it’s gross! I actually dyed some wool on Saturday and it’s hanging to dry still, argggg! The only thing new here is my little bird died a few weeks ago, boy I miss the peeping so badly! Well I better get back to my test crochet (another beautiful sweater by Kaila Osborn) , the yarn I dyed Is for my test knit for Tina Tse, sooo excited since it’s my first test KNITTING ever! Have a great week my friend, chat with you again soon, Barb xoxo
Great video. Thanks.
Beautiful needles
Awe thank you, I do love them. I didn’t mention but the first set I got was just in January this year, I knit with them and literally was hooked and ordered my second pack the next day....and the obsession started that fast! They truly check all my boxes. Take care
Hi bar you give good information thanks for sharing with everyone how are you doing today iam doing fine today 😊😀
Awe thank you Angela, I’m doing much better now, I think I’m back to myself at last! I am glad you’re doing well also, hugs your way always, Barb
Good video but here are some corrections: The ChiaoGoo complete sets both 4 or 5 inch DO NOT contain all sizes- they do not have a US2.5(3mm) , US10.75(6.5mm), US10.875,(7mm), but these can be bought individually and they will fit in the case. The case is 100% cotton and is washable. Look for the how to tighten Chiaogoo interchangeables video. Also 4 inch tips complete set come with shorter cables than the 5 inch tips do.the cables are Two 8 inch, a 14 inch and a 22 inch in small and large. The 5 inch tips come with three cables of each size but 14inch,22inch,30 inch. The cable contents are different besides the tip length. The mini sock sets have the same lengths depending on tip length 4 or 5 inch. The blue shortie 3 inch are hollow, not the 2 inch.
Using cable connectors or adaptors adds lots of variety- save them on safety pins to prevent loss.
Thanks....I say “sizes “from” to “to”, not meaning every single one! I did not want to sit there for every set and say the exact sizes since anyone can look it up quite easily.
The 4” does not come with smaller cable size than 8” actually.
I do mention that I thought the 3” set sounded hollow so thanks for letter me know they are, because they do feel light for their size as I mention. Thanks also for letting me know what the case is made of, I’ll be making a more updated video soon including a short how to on each thing like connecting and the connectors.
Thanks for all your additional info, corrections and taking the time to watch and comment. Hugs, hope you’re well, Barb
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This is was the best video I found about the chiagoo set!! My friend and I are own the complete set of 5 inches and are now looking to buy a kit that would allow us to make sleeves and hat. I think we could get the shorties (with the bigger sizes needles) and connect 2, 5 inches cable together to get a 16 inches long kit to make a hat and be also able to use the kits for sleeves. What do you think?
Awe I’m so glad, this made my day!
Absolutely! You can knit hats on the 8” cord even, it’ll be bunched up but totally work. I absolutely love all my sets. I’m actually purchasing more cords from my Christmas money from this year because I have multiple works in progress ;) happy new year and thank you soooo much for watching and commenting too.
@@knottyyarnies450 Tx to you! I see that you bought stuff from Wool-Tyme! I am in Aylmer working on the military base in Uplands and this is also a store I visit often! You are from Ottawa? Good job at explaining everything! I will watch more video from you! Happy new year to you too!!!
@@anniebilodeau6374 I’m in Pembroke, I have family in Almonte I think that’s closer to you? I’m in ottawa often because pembroke has no Costco, princess ottawa, wool tyme or cabellas plus soooo much more, oh dollar tree too. We go once every 2 months. The ladies at wool tyme know me from going there for my famous yarn hauls with my husband and son in tow carrying all those big big bags full of yarns lol.
@@knottyyarnies450 love that! I am a musician in the military and I often play on the base in Petawawa. Nice to meet you! ;)
@@anniebilodeau6374 I’m an army brat, my dad was based in petawawa and was a med A. My uncle was also in Petawawa and my aunt worked in the kitchen too. My husband now delivers food around the valley (including base petawawa) and ottawa too for Sysco foods. It is a small world.
Enjoyed the crochet portion, but I'm not there on knitting yet. Still trying to learn like Day 1 learning level...lol I let the knitting portion just play to show support.
Awe thanks so much! Would you rather I mix them all together like I used to, or do it this way? I just recorded my next episode today and reversed them, knit first then crochet, I’m just trying it out, it’s a bit more work sorting it but I wanted to get everyone’s feedback good or bad or suggestions. Thanks sooooo much for your continued support Verna, I’m grateful always, hugs, Barb
@@knottyyarnies450 I prefer them separated. If you have them both in the same video I don’t think which one is first matters. Have you thought about making a video of your crocheting on one and knitting on a different video? I’d suggest you could put any extras (upcoming channel information, personal items, etc) on both videos if that doesn’t get too confusing.
I think if I were scrolling along YT and your channel was suggested, I probably wouldn’t be interested in watching long videos. People’s attention span has shortened 😂, and some channels have shared their analytics saying that viewership drops at about 20 minutes. But, bottom line, it’s your channel and you need to do what works best for you. I hope this makes sense and I don’t mean to say anything bad, but hopefully it comes across as helpful.
@@VernaBradshaw oh never worry about that, I can take constructive criticism, so long as people are meaning well and I definitely know you are! I've actually considered that , about separating them and maybe I will do just that! It will take me twice as long to edit snd upload but maybe I'll do one a week, so do knit this week crochet the next, that kind of idea....I'll see what works. Thanks so much for your input as always!
@@knottyyarnies450 that sounds like a great idea to alternate weeks. Thank you for not being offended. 🤗😘
@@VernaBradshaw no worries, hugs your way
Great video, thanks! Do you find that the stiffness of the Chiagoo cables makes it hard to do magic loop?
I personally do not at all, I find them very flexible compared to every other brand I’ve tried except for the smaller sized FIXED lykke needles, the cord on those are very very soft and pliable but I find it almost too flexible if that makes sense?….. thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment and ask a question. Hope all is well, Barb
Ich habe auch die zwei und drei Zoll Nadelspitzen so wie 4 und 5 Zoll in S und L eine Anschaffung die nicht ganz billig ist aber sich in jeden Fall lohnt. Von der Qualität definitiv die besten Nadeln am Markt. Auch die kleine Zubehörtasche die man in das Set einlegen kann habe ich für die 4und 5Zoll Nadeln mitbestellt.
They're so wonderful right?! Thank you for watching
I use 2.25 chao goos for socks and pierce my finger. Have tried tape, band-aids, and thimbles. Nothing works. Where did you get the gripies you showed for your finger?
I have been usung fixed chaogoos because i find the types so confusing. So thanks. The fixed ones the needles are around 3.75"
Try a silicone thimble. I use one on my index finger every time I knit.
Merci Madame très intéressant
hi first time watching i enjoed learning about the needles i am a beginer knitter i am doing a baby blanket on round my goal is to learn to make socks mits shawl and a poncho
Welcome! Thanks so much for commenting. You can totally do it! Just 9 months ago I never knit a sock in my life and now I’ve knit 15 pairs already. I’ve knitted 11 pairs of fingering weight, 2 of DK weight and 2 of worsted weight. I absolutely love wearing them as well as gifting them too. Have a great weekend Debra
What was the name of the web site you purchase the rubber grippers and for the finger ones too .thank you.
For the rubber grippers I got them at Galt house of yarns online store. The gripleys ring things on Amazon.
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Are there cables 80 cm for the mini needles?
I have the 5" mini set for socks, magic loop. Do you know if there should be a hole on the needle and the cable or just the cable. My needles do not have a hole. I to make sure I didn't get a fake set.
Hmmm. I’ll check….i pulled out my set and the cable has a hole but the needle does not however…..the needles each have a small “bump” like smaller than a freckle where the hole should be if there was one so maybe that’ll help tell them apart if there is a fake set out there? Also they’ll come with an entire set of mini cables, end stoppers and needles to put into the cables to turn them too. So you should have gotten all that also to tell. I’m sure your’s will be fine. Enjoy your knitting, Barb
Very informative video explaining the so many Chaio Goo needles/sets! I plan to rewatch and take some notes as there are a LOT! I am a return-to-knitting person using less time sewing. I have started with socks, magic loop. More difficult than I anticipated but I am carrying on! I am using Chaio Goo circulars and am interested in purchasing some interchangeable sets so your video is perfect.After rewatching, I may ask your opinion on which set would be most useful for me. Thanks for your help !❤
hi Barb!!!!
Hey Valorie! How’s it going this week? Which needles do you use, I’d love to hear/know! I just got my first set of these in January and as you can tell, I’m obsessed with them now. I did have only a boye set for years, then hubby bought me a full set of Addis rocket squared for Christmas last year since it was the needles sold at the yarn store we were at in Ottawa at the time. They’re so limited though because they are only 3.5mm-8mm so pretty limited for fingering yarn too but the join is terrible with fingering yarn (in my opinion of course) so it doesn’t really matter now that there isn’t smaller needles. Hope to chat with you tomorrow night in our usual meet up spot ;) I’m always excited for Tuesday evenings because of not just Noelle and Kelly but also because of all the new fibre friends I chat with too! Hugs your way, thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment
@@knottyyarnies450 i have a complete 4" set of Chiaogoo with the additional small sock/lace set and the blue shorties.
I still own Knitters Pride Cubics, Nova, Nova Cubics and Zing, as well as Hiya Hiya Sharps small and large sets. I have given away Knitters Pride Nova, Knit Picks and Denise Interchangeable sets. Wish I could have started with Hiya Hiya.
@@VisitWithNanaAndPapa I just received my first hiyahiya ones, I ordered the sock set that is interchangeable but I didn’t order the case, totally should have but I’ll probably add it in my other case somehow. I like them also, I will definitely review those in a video once I use them more but so far I love them too, i am knitting a sock, magic loop of course because they only came with long cords, which I’m totally fine with now. I do prefer 9” circulars though so do you know if they have a set of short interchangeable ones? What about if anything hiya hiya can work with any other brands? I know knits picks has a couple things that work with chiaogoo but I don’t own any knit picks as of yet, not sure if I ever would because I have the Addis full set, all these beautiful chiaogoos , a full set interchangeable hiya hiya sock sizes, a boye full set, 2 fixed circulars in Lykke, a couple fixed sets of loops and thread needles, a 9” circular bamboo of clover that i bought just to try out 9” circulars to see if I liked it before committing (the needles were $25 for the one set, I totally should have just put that $25 towards the chiaogoo red shorties set, live and learn!),. maybe some odds and ends here and there too and a no name really low priced set . All of which I will eventually chat about in videos here and there but of course will never be as long as this informative one because I only have 1 set of each.
What about the spin/twist minis?
Thank you❣️
I ordered large lace set and first hour I had issues. Unscrewed all my work and then I tightened so well I couldn’t unscrew. So returned immediately
Wow I’m sorry to hear that. I have 7 sets and just ordered the new yellow shorty set yesterday. I screw them in with the key tool but not so tight that it’ll strip the screw part, kind of just one solid turn while holding the silicon piece on the other side that doesn’t have the hole, then it just takes a wee bit of umphhh to twist after I’m done, works for me BUT I’m very upset for you. Maybe I’ll do a video on how I screw them together too so it can help to visualize. I’ve done hundreds of projects with these needle sets and never had one come undone or had trouble un tightening when I’m done either so I’m very sorry to hear you have. Hope your holiday season is going great. Thanks for the input because I love to hear/learn how others feel about these, hugs your way, Barb
@@knottyyarnies450 thank you for your response. I was very disappointed because I loved knitting with the metal needles themselves. I’ve ordered a few fixed sets I’m waiting to arrive and if I find them as enjoyable then that’s going to be my solution. I’ll check for your video on twist on/twist off “lesson”.:)
Do you know if the new SWVL cables can be connected to the Twist cables via connectors, to extend, make a bigger circle. Thank you.
I just heard you say, cable connector adaptor. So I'll search for that😊😊
I see you may already have your answer but if not I’m pretty sure they do. I don’t have the new set (out of my budget right now) so not 100% sure but I have heard from others that they are all interchangeable. In the new year I will be updating this video since I’ve purchased the new shorties yellow set also. Enjoy your day and thanks so much for watching
I have the four inch complete set(I got the four inch because I have small hands). I have the red set, blue set and the yellow set. I love my needles. My DPN's are are inexpensive bamboo needles. I also have 7,8 & 9 fixed circular. I have also bought extra cords, stoppers and a connector that I can use a small cord with large needles.
Oh my sounds like you're all set for any knitting adventures! I love that! I'm glad I didn't venture into the forte set because I heard they're redoing them because there's been many problems with the tips coming off. They are beautiful though so maybe once the new sets eventually come out I'll get them too. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment too, I greatly appreciate it, hugs, Barb
Where did you purchase rubber thimble ring ?
Amazon has them. They're red. Just a band, not a thimble.
Do u prefer the red cables or the clear SPIN cables that spin? It depends on the project huh? So the SPIN needle tips aren't as sharp correct? So if u wanted sharper needles u go with the red set and if u want the spin cables buy those seperatly because they are interchangeable yeah? I'm a crocheter who wants to start knitting. I don't know if I want to spring for a set yet or start quite yet. I want to sell some crafts. Maybe I will reward myself with knitting needles after I sell some crocheted pieces. I don't know yet. I'm bored with the crochet patterns I see out there. I want to get to the point where I'm designing my own stuff. Done a couple things. I love to just follow a pattern and not have to think sometimes.
Edit: oh yeah, the next question is to get the 4 inch or 5 inch.
Oh yeah and another thing, what is with the 16 inch circular thing?
I love the red cables but honestly haven’t tried the clear since I don’t own any. I find the needles “sharper” as you go down in size if that makes sense? I find chiagoo needles aren’t sharp really any size, but when I use my hy-y’a hy-y’a hi-y’a hi-y’a sharps, those are super sharp I need a finger protector. Sorry my auto correct is flipping my words here stupid thing lol. I started crocheting 8 years ago and really have did it all so I want to challenge myself to get just as good at knitting.
I like my 5” set and do more magic loop so that’s why I love them, the 5” fits nicer in my palm. As for the 4” if you plan to do lots of hats you can easily do it in the round with the 4” set and an 8” cord. If you use the 5” needles you’d need a 6” cord BUT you really can’t go round and round with that, it’s truly weird. This is why I purchased the 5” first then was gifted the money so thought I’d get the 4” set so I can do hats with those (it’s really all I use my 4” ones for). I use the 5” for everything including socks, sweaters etc....
I also hear that my mini sets I show here now have a set with 5.5mm-8mm! I’m sooooo excited! I’ll be asking Santa for a set of those for sure!
Good luck on designing too. I love to do that also but I just give my patterns away by filming tutorials lol, I’m not confident enough to sell any yet.
I am planning to do a similar video as this one again but showing ALL the needle sets and even straights and showing everything and answering as much as I can too.
Hope I answered everything you asked, I can’t see your comment as I type this sadly, but I tried to memorize it all ;) hugs and take care Jenny, all the best on your yarnie adventures too. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time also for commenting. Barb
What are things for fingers? Red ring?
What is the name of the rubber grip for your finger that the needle won’t poke into your finger?
Griply rubber finger tips. Box of 10 for $14.99 Canadian a couple months ago. I’d pay more honestly if the price went up they’re that awesome!
Thank you Barb and God Bless you😘
Thanks for info on these finger protectors - apparently the come in different finger sizes, what size are yours please
Where can I purchase them?
Hi, great video. I’m new to circulars and only began using them 4 weeks ago because I broke my shoulder. I use knit pro symfonie but I’m hoping to invest in the 5 inch set of chaiogoo. I have a question. What is magic loop?
The magic loop technique allows you to work in the round using just one long circular needle by dividing your stitches into two halves and pulling the cable out between them, creating a loop. I have knitted ten socks on the same cable using magic loop.
Magic Loop ist das du mit einer 100cm langen Stricknadel eine Socke oder Mütze Stricken kannst. Dazu musst du das Seil zirka in der Mitte so lange aus dem Strickstück ziehen bis die Maschen die Nadelspitze erreichen. Jetzt strickst du weiter bis du das herausgezogene Seil erreicht hast. Das machst du immer wieder bis dein Strickstück fertig ist auch wenn du bei einer Mütze nur noch wenige Maschen auf dem Seil hast. Wird es zu schwierig zieh einfach das Seil dann an zwei Stellen heraus.
Hi Barb, first of all thank you for sharing the informations of Chiaogoo interchangeable needles. I have a question can you use the red or the blue twist set to knit the sleeves and the ribbing off the sleeves? I do not like to use double points needles. Again thank you for the video.🥰
Definitely yes, I’m using my blue set to do sleeves on a sweater today. I’m using 3” tips with the 6 inch cord. I may even use the 2” tips next time with the 8” cord though for more flexibility, hope this helps, thanks for watching, hugs, Barb
You left out mention of connectors to fasten cables to each other for extra length. They come in mini, small & large. And shorties come with 2 , 4 & 5 inch sets have 2 of appropriate sizes. I love using connectors and adaptors. They expand your set breadth. Place them on safety pins to prevent loss!
I am interested if available
You need to ease up on tightening your minis. I have never bent any of the keys while tightening my minis, and I’ve never had a set come apart while I’m knitting.
If you are showing 2021 Sept. increase ,you should update your video this is feb 2022
What do you need updated? The only changes would be prices if I gave any, I really don’t remember sorry.
I am a new knitter. I do appreciate your review. Do you have a video on putting the needle on the cord? I just received my full set and so excited to start knitting. I am a little nervous about how to put it all together! 😮 i have been using bamboo circular needles. Thank you so much!