ChiaoGoo Red Lace Circular Knitting Needle 16 in
- Item Length: 16 inches
- Form Factor: Cable, Circular
- Material Type: Stainless Steel
- Number of Pieces: 1
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ASIN: B00DX86P5KCategory: Knitting Needles
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Overview
A 16 inch circular knitting needle in US size 4 (3.5mm), made from stainless steel with ChiaoGoo's red nylon-coated cable, suited to small-circumference projects like hats, cuffs and sleeves.
The join between needle tip and cable is where circular needles usually fail first, so the point worth noting is the tapered, machine-finished tip paired with a flexible, multi-strand coated cable meant to let yarn glide without snagging. The size is laser etched onto the needle itself rather than printed, so it won't rub off with use.
- 16 inch (41 cm) circular needle
- US size 4 / 3.5mm
- Stainless steel with nylon-coated cable
- Size laser etched on the needle
Who it's for
Suited to knitters working small-diameter pieces such as hats, mittens or sleeves at a fine gauge, and to anyone who prefers metal needles over wood or bamboo for speed. Not useful if the project needs a longer cable.
Pros and cons
- Laser-etched size won't wear off
- Tapered tips machined for smooth stitch work
- Flexible cable resists kinking
- Lightweight for long knitting sessions
- Single fixed size and length, not interchangeable
- 16 inch cable limits it to small-circumference projects
Performance notes
The stainless steel tips are tapered for even stitch formation, and the nylon-coated steel cable is built to stay flexible and resist kinking, letting yarn move end to end without catching at the join.
Specifications
| Brand | ChiaoGoo |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 16 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.3 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | Cable, Circular |
| Number of Items | 1 |
Closest rivals on specs
Clover Takumi Combo Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needles- Item Length 16 vs 10.71 inches (+49%)
- Item Weight 0.02 vs 0.06 pounds (-68%)
Frequently asked questions
What projects fit a 16 inch circular needle?
Small-circumference work like hats, cuffs, mittens and sleeves, where a longer cable would bunch the stitches.
What size is this ChiaoGoo needle?
US size 4, which is 3.5mm.
Will the size marking wear off with use?
No, ChiaoGoo laser etches the size directly onto the needle instead of printing it.