ChiaoGoo Red Lace Circular 40 inch (102cm) Stainless Steel Knitting Needle Size US 3 (3.25mm) 7040-3

I have used this needle to make two sweaters, and it has been fantastic to use! It is definitely worth the extra money I spent purchasing this needle. This is the only brand of needles I will purchase in the future. PROS: *The stainless steel needle is smooth, so the yarn glides effortlessly and it feels good to the touch. *The connection between the needle and the cable is smooth, so there is no catching or snagging of the yarn. *The cable is thin, sturdy, and plastic coated. *One of my favorite things about the cable is that it doesn't have a memory! I don't have to fight a curling cable because it lays straight. *The needle is marked on the side with the needle size. *The needle tips are very tapered and pointy. I found this feature great for working with smaller gauge yarn, and making a more precise stitch. CON: Because the tips are so tapered and pointy, there can be a wee learning curve using these needles. I was used to using needles with a wider tip. With the needle tips being so tapered and pointy, it can be easy to stick the tip into the yarn, splitting it, and miss the stich. However, having said that, after I used them for a day or so I got used to it, and it's not an issue now.

Very nice so far. Useful for some dainty thin yarns that are considered Medium weight but clearly needed thinner needles than a 5 to 5.5, like a Christmassy merino wool yarn I got and a thin acrylic softy one from Hobby and also the Skyscape yarn by Loops and Threads, the 2 needles I got (4.0mm & 4.5mm) are perfect for infinity scarves or cowls or whatever u call a round scarf that only goes around once. So glad I found this item!

Over the past 40+ years, I have tried many knitting needles. I can honestly say that ChiaoGoo circulars are the very best by far. The red cable does not have to be twisted straight like the plastic cables from other manufacturers. Yarn glides smoothly over the steel tips with no snagging or dragging. I am gradually replacing my other needles with ChiaoGoo since discovering these needles.

Love how flexible the cable cord is! This will make doing magic loop much easier than with cable cords that are stiff. I wished I ordered Chiagoo needles earlier in my knitting journey.

A great product. I knitting every day and its a good to.

These are very easy to use, it doesn't curl or get caught up where the needle meets the string. It makes a huge dierence in knitting. I recommend highly. It makes purling easier regardless of your ability level and the needles are. very smooth

Nice stainless steel circular knitting needles! Just as described, arrived in a timely manner.

ChiaoGoo makes great needles. Lots of sizes and cord lengths, sharp points. These were delivered quickly and in the proper packaging.