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Review on ๐Ÿงถ ChiaoGoo 9-Inch Red Line Circular Knitting Needles, 1/2.25mm: Efficient Tool for Small Gauge Knitting by Barbara Simmons

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very good quality, various gauges

Excellent quality needles that I expect from ChiaoGoo. My only problem, and it's my problem entirely, is that my scale is a lot weaker on these little guys. I use the magic loop method (and LOVE it) when things get too small for regular circular knitting. I made the sock starting with Judy's wand (I guess I like magic stuff ha!) and 40 inch circular needles and then switched to 9 inch needles after I'd done all my increases. It was easy enough to get used to, although I understand someone with big hands might struggle. My problem was that my size was noticeably smaller, about a quarter of an inch wider on women's small socks. I went back to 40 just to make sure it wasn't a submission and indeed my caliber tightened. I will continue to use them but not on socks as planned. Probably for sleeves on children's sweaters. Hope. it helps As I said the quality of the product is amazing but be aware it may produce a different caliber.

Pros
  • Great construction
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging