🧶 ChiaoGoo Red Circular Knitting Needles - 9 inch Size 7 (4.5mm) Review

These needles made the little braided sleeve MUCH easier than twin needles. I like the 9 inch Chiaogoo needles more than other brands because the tips are longer which allows you to knit without twisting your wrists excessively. The needles also hold a surprisingly high stitch count; My sleeves have up to 74 loops, no problem.

I have big hands for a woman. I can often raise my hands to a man, and my palm is smaller, but my fingers are longer. I knew it would be a challenge. To me, this is no stranger than the transition from ninth size needles to second size needles. This is a small adjustment, but after knitting for a while I forget that they are somehow different from all other circular knitting patterns. If I had to knit a piece of fabric the size of a quilt, I'd be fed up with my hands. Quite useful for sleeves…

I've been itching to try 9 inch needles for a long time and after extensive research I decided on these. I got it right this time. This is what I've used so far with no problems, but VeryPinkKnits' review actually changed my mind, and it's easier on stainless steel than bamboo. Now for the juicy details: the quality is excellent, the main connection is consistent, the size is conveniently engraved on the needle, the cable is solid, with a kind of crosshatch pattern throughout, which I thought…