Sada výměnných jehlic ChiaoGoo TWIST Large Shorties set 8cm 5.50-8.00mm

Product detailed description

ChiaoGoo TWIST Large Shorties Interchangeable Needle Set 8 cm 5.5 - 8 mm

The ChiaoGoo TWIST Large Shorties interchangeable circular needle set in join size L is designed for small-circumference knitting with heavier yarns—ideal for sleeves, hats, or cowls. The 8 cm needle tips combine with the three included cables to create circular needles with a total length of 30 and 36 cm.

What's in the set

• 4 pairs of TWIST Lace Shorties needle tips in 8 cm length, join size L (5.50, 6.00, 6.50, and 8.00 mm)
• 3 SWIV360 swivel cables, join size L (creating 2 × 30 cm and 1 × 36 cm total needle lengths including tips)
• 2 end stoppers
• 2 tightening keys
• 2 cable connectors to join multiple short cables into one longer cable
• 6 stitch markers
• 1 red, heart-shaped rubber gripper for easy tightening and loosening of the tips
• yellow zippered pouch with labelled compartments, a smaller outer zippered pocket, and a ring to attach to a larger bag

Lace tips and memory-free SWIV360 swivel cables

The stainless steel tips are sharply pointed, making them well-suited for stitches involving multiple loops at once, such as lace patterns, puff stitch, bobbles, or cables. The highly flexible SWIV360 multi-strand steel cables feature a swivel joint, have no memory, and will not kink or twist while knitting. Tips are attached, tightened, and loosened using the included tightening key and rubber gripper.

Compatibility

TWIST and SPIN products share the same join sizes and can be combined. All tips and cables feature laser-imprinted join sizes: M (Mini), S (Small), or L (Large). This set is in join size L, designed for 8 cm tips in sizes 5.50 - 8.00 mm. ChiaoGoo adapters can be used to connect different join sizes.

What the set is suitable for

The short 8 cm tips are built for small-diameter projects in thicker yarns, especially sweater sleeves, hats, and cowls. Combining the tips and cables gives you circular needles in 30 and 36 cm total lengths, and you can use the connectors to join cables into a longer one. Lace tips excel at multi-stitch patterns: lacework, puff stitch, bobbles, and cables.

Care and maintenance

According to ChiaoGoo, wipe the cables and metal tips with rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) before first use for smoother yarn glide, and repeat occasionally as needed. Each time you attach a tip to a cable, tighten it with the included T-key (with help from the rubber gripper) for a secure connection. While new cables are memory-free, a kinked cable will retain its bend, so avoid crushing or sharply bending them. The set stores neatly in the included pouch.

Interesting facts about the brand and needles

ChiaoGoo is a family-owned business run by four brothers. Their father operated a bamboo knitting needle workshop starting in the early 1980s, and the brothers grew up in Linan, China, known as the Bamboo Capital of China. According to the manufacturer, the name ChiaoGoo means "highly skillful and crafty lady," inspired by the brothers' mother, an avid knitter who tested every new needle design. The needles are designed and distributed in Troy, Michigan (USA), and manufactured in Hangzhou, China.

The Large Shorties set expands the popular Shorties range into heavier needle sizes and introduces the SWIV360 swivel cables, which prevent yarn twisting during circular knitting.

Why buy this set from us

• Short 8 cm tips in larger sizes 5.50 to 8.00 mm, ideal for sleeves
• Stainless steel tips with precision Lace points
• SWIV360 swivel cables that resist twisting and have no memory
• Everything organized in a yellow zippered pouch with an attachment ring

At prohackovani.cz, you will also find yarns, crochet hooks, and accessories alongside knitting needles, allowing you to order everything for your project in one place.

Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Not a toy.