Clover Takumi Bamboo Circular Knitting Needles 16 in
- Item Length: 16 inches
- Form Factor: Circular
- Material Type: Bamboo
- Number of Pieces: 2
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ASIN: B000WZ6OYOModel: CL3016-168ACategory: Knitting Needles
Overview
Clover's Takumi bamboo circular knitting needles pair a 16 inch cable with size 8 (5mm) tips, sized for small circumference in the round knitting such as hat crowns, cuffs and sleeves rather than full sweater bodies or blankets.
Bamboo has more surface texture than metal or carbon fiber, so yarn grips the needle slightly rather than sliding freely. That helps prevent dropped stitches with slippery yarns and suits newer knitters, though it trades away some of the speed a smooth metal tip gives an experienced continental knitter. The 16 inch length is short by design, meant for narrow tubes rather than wide ones.
- 16 inch circular cable
- Size 8 / 5mm tips
- Bamboo construction
- Clover's Takumi needle line
Who it's for
Knitters working hats, mitten cuffs, sock tops or sleeves in the round, and anyone who prefers a warm, grippy needle over a slick metal one. Not the right pick for flat panel knitting or any project wider than a hat crown, since the cable will not stretch to reach around it.
Pros and cons
- Grips yarn to help prevent dropped stitches
- Lightweight and warm to hold
- Well matched to hat, cuff and sleeve sized projects
- Fixed 16 inch length limits it to small circumference work
- Slower stitch glide than metal or carbon fiber tips
Performance notes
The fixed 16 inch cable is built for narrow diameters, so it handles a hat crown or a sleeve cuff comfortably but strains on anything wider. Bamboo's texture slows the stitch glide compared with metal, a fair trade for knitters who fight dropped stitches on slick needles.
Specifications
| Brand | Clover |
|---|---|
| Model | CL3016-168A |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 16 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.3 ounces |
| Size | 8 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Bamboo |
| Color | Brown, Clear |
| Included components | |
| Number of Pieces | 2 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Replace. |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | Circular |
| Number of Items | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What size are Clover Takumi size 8 needles in millimeters?
Size 8 on the US needle scale is 5mm, which is what the Takumi 3016/16-08 tips are ground to.
What projects suit a 16 inch circular needle?
A 16 inch cable is meant for small circumference tubes such as hat crowns, cuffs, sleeves and sock tops, not wider pieces like a sweater body.
Why choose bamboo over a metal circular needle?
Bamboo has more grip on the yarn than metal, which helps stitches stay in place and can suit beginners or slippery yarns, at some cost to knitting speed.