ChiaoGoo RED 32" Stainless Steel Fixed Circular Knitting Needles

ChiaoGoo RED 32-inch (80 cm) fixed circular knitting needles pair surgical-grade stainless steel tips with a memory-free red cable. A smooth, satin-sheen finish helps yarn slide along the needles, while precisely machined tips with a bend offer a distinctive shape for your knitting grip.

Reach for this length for sweater bodies, larger cowls or flat-knit shawls when your pattern calls for a 32-inch circular. The cable holds stitches between the tips, and the fixed construction keeps the needles and cable together without interchangeable connections.

Product details

• Brand and range: ChiaoGoo Knit RED.
• Style: Fixed circular knitting needles.
• Total length: 32 inches (80 cm), measured from tip to tip, including both needles and the connecting cable.
• Needle material: Surgical-grade stainless steel with a satin-sheen finish.
• Cable: Memory-free, multi-strand steel coated with red nylon.
• Tips: Precisely machined with a bend.
• Size markings: Permanently laser imprinted on each circular.
• Listed US sizes: 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5 and 11.

Choosing your needle size and length

All options in this listing have the same 32-inch total length. The US size identifies needle thickness, not circular length. Select the size your pattern requires, check the selected option for availability, and knit a gauge swatch with your chosen yarn before starting.

For standard knitting in the round, match the circular length to your project's circumference. For flat knitting, work back and forth without joining in the round and make sure the needle comfortably holds your stitches. Smaller circumferences may require a different needle arrangement or a technique such as magic loop, with sufficient cable length for the project.

Frequently asked questions

Does 32 inches mean the cable alone?

No. It is the total length from one needle tip to the other, including the connecting cable.

What is the red cable made from?

The cable is multi-strand steel coated with red nylon. Its memory-free construction helps it avoid retaining a coiled shape.

Are the tips interchangeable?

No. This listing is for fixed circular knitting needles, not separate tips, replacement cables or an interchangeable needle set.

Can I knit flat with these needles?

Yes. Work back and forth in rows without joining in the round. Choose the needle size needed for your pattern's gauge.

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