ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties Blue 2 & 3 Inch 7230-S Interchangeable Set
- Knitting Needle
A well-equipped small-project interchangeable set, with one pairing restriction worth checking before assuming any tip fits any cable.
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How it ranks among the 21 knitting needles we track
4.7★ across 238 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
238 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
400+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
This is an interchangeable circular knitting needle set: five tip sizes from US 4 to US 8, paired with three flexible blue cables in 5, 6 and 8 inch lengths that mix and match to build different circular lengths.
The interchangeable format is the point, rather than owning five separate fixed circulars, this set lets one pair of tips move between cable lengths. One detail worth knowing before use: the 5 inch cable is rated only for the 2 inch tip, not the 3 inch one, so not every tip-cable pairing here is interchangeable in practice.
- US sizes 4 through 8 (3.5mm to 5.0mm)
- 2 inch and 3 inch interchangeable tips
- Three cable lengths: 5, 6 and 8 inches
- Includes gauge, six stitch markers and a carrying case
Who it's for
Suits knitters working small-diameter projects like socks, sleeves or hats who want the flexibility of swapping cable lengths without buying several fixed circulars. Less useful for someone who only ever knits one fixed project size, where a single fixed circular is simpler.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Interchangeable tips and cables cover multiple project sizes
- Includes gauge, stitch markers and tightening keys, ready to knit
- Project bag and zippered case included for carrying and storage
- 5 inch cable only pairs with the 2 inch tip, not the 3 inch
- Five sizes covers a narrower range than a full needle wardrobe
Performance notes
Stainless steel tips in US 4 through 8 (3.5mm to 5.0mm) screw onto either end of the nylon-coated steel cables, and two cable connectors let short cables be joined into longer working lengths. The 5 inch cable is restricted to the 2 inch tip only, and only the 2 inch tips carry lifeline holes, both worth checking against a specific pattern's needs. Tightening keys, a needle gauge, six stitch markers and a zippered blue case round out what ships in the box.
Specifications
| Brand | ChiaoGoo |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in knitting needles.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties Blue 2 & 3 Inch 7230-S Interchangeable SetThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 238 | 2.7 / 5 |
| ChiaoGoo 14-Inch Twist Lace Interchangeable CablesFormat: Kitchen | 4.8 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Susan Bates 14099 Knit-Chek for Knitting NeedleBates | 4.7 / 5 | 2,518 | 4.5 / 5 |
| TLKKUE 12 Pcs/3 Sizes Large-Eye Blunt NeedlesTlkkue | 4.7 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Large-Eye Blunt NeedlesLarge-Eye | 4.7 / 5 | 11,700 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the ChiaoGoo knitting needles
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can any tip be paired with any cable in the ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties set?
Not quite, the 5 inch cable is meant for the 2 inch tip only, the other cables work with either tip length.
What needle sizes come in the ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties set?
US 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, equivalent to 3.5mm through 5.0mm.
Does it come with a case for storage?
Yes, a blue case with two zippered pockets plus a separate 13 by 16 inch project bag.