ChiaoGoo Circular Stainless Knitting Needle Knitting & Crochet Review

Disclaimer: I'm a permanent member of Team Hiya Hiya. I only bought them because my size 2 lone circle rings broke at the cable connection and they arrived quicker than the Hiyas. (Can't you let a project sit for too long, amirite?) When they got here I was ready to write a not-so-great review after knitting my first round. The needles themselves are not very sharp, and the cord stuck terribly to the yarn, so it was very difficult to put the loops on the needle, despite the smooth connection…

I bought these US 7 40 inch comforters to start with my first baby blanket. So far I like them very much. I consider myself a beginner but I think I'm doing well so maybe I can go to intermediate level haha. Anyway, the cord on them is amazing to me. It is very flexible and does not twist when knitting. The transition from needle to cord is smooth and I've had no issues with yarn snagging. They appear to be solid, but I suspect I won't be able to know for sure until I sort the blanket…

Used on 2 projects, needle doesn't scratch. Compared to my aluminum short knitted points, it is very light and eye-catching, even if the cord is heavier than the needles. The end is sharp but not sharp yet. My short crochet crochet stick leaves marks on my fingers when knitting, like running cords to bandage points, but they don't pierce my skin or leave marks, although they're sharp. I've never used them for lace but they're still too big for this size 7 so only acrylic and wool that fit well.