ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties 7230-S Interchangeable Needle Set
- US sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 needle tips
- 2 and 3 inch short tips
- 3 blue X-Flex cables in the set
- Stainless steel tips
- Project bag included
- Lifetime warranty against defects, USA customers only
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An interchangeable circular needle set with short tips, five US sizes and three cables, delivered with a project bag. The warranty covers manufacturing defects only for customers in the USA.
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ASIN: B085RCRBX2Model: CG-AB-7230-SCategory: Knitting Needles
Overview
A train seat or a sofa corner is where short tips like these earn their place: stainless steel interchangeable circular knitting needles with blue X-Flex cables that attach to the tips.
Swapping tips and cables gives many needle combinations from a small kit, and the short tips ease knitting in confined spaces. The limitation is range, because only a handful of sizes is listed and cable lengths are not stated.
Who it's for
A project bag for knitters who work on the go and like to change needle size without buying separate pairs. Those who prefer long tips should check the terms and tip lengths first.
Pros and cons
- Interchangeable tips and cables
- Stainless steel tips
- Project bag included
- Flexible X-Flex cables
- Cable lengths unstated
- Narrow band of tip sizes
- Warranty limited to USA customers
- Order ID needed for claims
Performance notes
Stainless steel tips let stitches slide, and the flexible X-Flex cable carries them around the join. Short tips give the hands less to manage in tight spaces, while the join between tip and cable is where stitches must pass smoothly.
Specifications
| Brand | ChiaoGoo |
|---|---|
| Model | CG-AB-7230-S |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 3 inches |
| Needle sizes, US | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Tip lengths | 2 and 3 inches |
| Size | Large |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Project bag |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime against manufacturing defects, USA-based customers only, order ID required |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | Circular interchangeable set |
| Cables | 3 X-Flex cables, blue |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties 7230-S a full range of knitting needles?
No. It covers US sizes 4 through 8 only, with short 2 and 3 inch tips and 3 cables. Sizes outside that range are not in the listing.
Who is covered by the ChiaoGoo lifetime warranty?
The warranty is against manufacturing defects, with easy needle replacements, an order ID required, and USA-based customers only.
Are the ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties straight needles?
No. They are circular interchangeable needles, so a cable joins the two tips.