What is the difference between ChiaoGoo twist and spin?

What is the difference between the SPIN™ and TWIST™ interchangeables? The SPIN interchangeables have bamboo tips and a clear, nylon cable that allows the tips to “spin” or swivel freely. The TWIST interchangeables have surgical stainless steel, lace tips and come with a memory-free, multi-strand steel cable.

Are ChiaoGoo twist and spin interchangeable?

ChiaoGoo currently offers both its Twist and Spin interchangeables in three kinds of sets: You can get all the needles in the Complete kit, which is shown and reviewed here. Or you can get the Small or Large sets, each essentially the small or large-sized half of the Complete kit.

What are ChiaoGoo twist shorties used for?

Chiaogoo Twist short interchangeable needles, known as Chiaogoo Twist shorties are circular needles that allow to easily knit in the round small circumferences: socks, sleeves, baby and pet clothes. With these needles you almost don't need double pointed needles and Magic Loops.

Are ChiaoGoo shorties worth it?

I highly recommend the ChiaoGoo stainless needles... they are all amazing. I have both shorties sets and the 4" full set of red lace interchangeable needles. It took me weeks to decide which brand I was going to invest in, these are totally worth it.

Are ChiaoGoo needles worth it?

ChiaoGoo produces in surgical stainless steel with no coating. The finish is thus very smooth but still offers quite a bit of grip. They are not the best knitting needle for speed knitting but they are extremely durable, despite being hollow and very light (note: the very small sizes are solid).

Why does ChiaoGoo make so many sets of Interchangeable Knitting Needles? Which one should I choose!?

Who makes ChiaoGoo needles?

Westing Bridge LLC is a family-owned business that was started by four brothers. Its ChiaoGoo brand knitting and crochet tools are designed and distributed in Troy, Michigan. Its manufacturing facility is based in Hangzhou, China. The brothers were born and grew up in Linan, China, “The Bamboo Capital of China”.

What are ChiaoGoo needles made of?

ChiaoGoo Spin Interchangeable needles have 4” and 5” tips like the stainless steel ChiaoGoo Twist, and are made from bamboo with clear nylon cables with lifeline holes and swivel joins. ChiaoGoo also has fixed bamboo fixed circular, straight, and double-pointed needles in the color “Patina”.

Which are the best knitting needles?

1. ChiaoGoo Bamboo Knitting Needles. From celebrated brand ChiaoGoo comes this handsome pair of bamboo needles appreciated by many knitters for their ease of use. Bamboo is a great option if you find metal needles too slippery, and their lightness and subtle flexibility help reduce hand fatigue.

What are Addi needles made of?

Product range & materials. First of all, all interchangeable “metal” needles are made from white bronze. Even though there are still rumors floating around the internet, addi needles do not contain any nickel.

What are ChiaoGoo needles?

ChiaoGoo Needles - Double Pointed Needles

Made of surgical-grade stainless steel, these strong needles have perfectly tapered tips designed to let your yarn effortlessly glide across. Featuring a smooth, satin-sheen finish, they also have the size imprinted on each knitting needle so you'll never lose track.

How do you pronounce ChiaoGoo?

Are ChiaoGoo needles nickel free?

Is there nickel in any of your ChiaoGoo tools? Yes, both our fixed bamboo circulars and older SPIN bamboo interchangeable tips have a nickel-plated, copper join at the end of each tip and cable.

Are all Addi Click needles interchangeable?

The addiClick system features interchangeable ropes and needle tips for Tunisian crochet, knooking and knitting. Without additional tools, the tips and ropes can be connected to each other simply by turning and clicking.

What is the difference between magic loop and circular needles?

Magic Loop is a technique for working in the round that avoids the use of double pointed needles. Using longer-than-usual circular needles, you can knit projects even with very small circumferences, like wee little socks, crowns of hats, cuffs of sleeves… the list goes on!

Is knitting in the round the same as Magic loop?

The Magic Loop method allows you to easily use circular needles for projects with a smaller circumference, irrespective of how long the cord is. This circular knitting method is not to be confused with the Magic Ring (Magic Loop) method used in crochet.

Are wooden or plastic knitting needles better?

If your stitches keep slipping of, try plastic or wooden knitting needles. They will definitely help you keep everything in place, especially when you are knitting with four or five double pointed needles. Make sure the plastic needles are made of one piece and the wooden needles are of good smooth quality.

Are bamboo or metal knitting needles better?

Bamboo needles are warm and smooth to the touch, making them ideal for those who don't like the cold feel and clicking noise of metal needles. For beginner knitters, bamboo is our top choice. Bamboo needles are easier to handle than metal or other woods, because the stitches don't slip off the needles.