ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties Red 2 & 3 Inch 7230-M Interchangeable Set
- Knitting Needle
- Stainless Steel
- 1
- 1
Reviewers rate the tip and cable quality highly for the small-circumference work it targets, with the case and short included cables being the two real limits rather than the needles themselves.
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How it ranks among the 21 knitting needles we track
4.7★ across 374 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
374 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
400+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
ChiaoGoo's Twist Shorties set is an interchangeable circular knitting needle kit with 2 and 3 inch stainless steel tips in US sizes 0 through 3, three flexible cable lengths, connectors and a zippered case.
Reviewers repeatedly describe this set as a specialist for small-circumference knitting, socks, cuffs and sleeves, rather than a general-purpose set for wide flat pieces like sweater bodies or scarves. The cables included are intentionally short, and buyers who need longer ones for bigger projects say they had to purchase compatible cables separately.
- 2 and 3 inch stainless steel interchangeable tips
- US sizes 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3
- 3 cable lengths: 5in, 6in, 8in
- Zippered case with 2 pockets
Who it's for
Knitters working socks, cuffs, sleeves and swatches in the smaller US sizes. Not the right standalone set for sweater bodies, scarves or other wide flat knitting, where the short included cables fall short.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praised the tip quality and secure joins, particularly for socks, cuffs and sleeves, with several calling it their favorite or go-to small-needle set. Repeated complaints were a flimsy case that lets the tiny tips fall out and get lost, the short included cables meaning longer ones must be bought separately for bigger projects, and the high upfront price for this size range.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Tips join securely and stay tight over repeated use
- Cables are flexible with multiple lengths included
- Well suited to socks, cuffs and sleeves
- Additional tips can be bought to extend the set
- Case described as flimsy, small tips can fall out
- Included cables are short, longer ones sold separately
- High upfront cost for the sizes covered
Specifications
| Brand | ChiaoGoo |
|---|---|
| Model | CG-AB-7230-M |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 3 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 12 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Form Factor | Circular Interchangeable Set |
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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 Red 2 & 3 Inch 7230-M Interchangeable SetThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 374 | 4.2 / 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 CG-AB-7230-M
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is this ChiaoGoo needle set best used for?
Reviewers say it excels at socks, sleeves, cuffs and swatches, but is not suited to sweater bodies or other wide flat pieces.
Are the included cables long enough for a whole sweater?
No, the included cables are short by design; reviewers report buying longer compatible cables separately for bigger projects.
Does the case protect the needles well?
Reviewers describe the zippered case as a bit flimsy, with small tips able to fall out if it is not closed carefully.