ChiaoGoo QUADS Lace – 10–13 cm square interchangeable needle tips

Square steel needles for a steadier grip

The square shape of ChiaoGoo QUADS Lace needles provides a steadier grip and comfortable control of the project. The 10 and 13 cm needles are made of surgical stainless steel; the manufacturer states that its stainless steel products are generally non-reactive with sensitive skin and suitable for knitters sensitive to nickel. The smooth join helps prevent yarn from catching.

Key details

• Square shape: the flat sides provide a firmer grip and may help reduce hand fatigue.
• Consistent gauge: the tips are designed to match the gauge achieved with round needles, so there is no need to choose a larger size.
• Compatibility: depending on the needle size, use S or L ChiaoGoo cables and connectors. A special adapter is required to connect S and L components.

Thread sizes and compatibility

TWIST and SPIN products use the same thread sizes, so parts with the same thread size are compatible. All interchangeable needle tips and cables are laser-marked with the corresponding thread size:

• M = MINI – fits 1.5–2.5 mm needles (10 and 13 cm) and 1.5–3.25 mm needles (8 cm).
• S = Small – fits 2.75–5 mm needles (10 and 13 cm) and 3.5–5 mm needles (8 cm).
• L = Large – fits 5.5–10 mm needles (10 and 13 cm).

MINI products are not compatible with S and L thread sizes, so MINI interchangeable needles must be used only with MINI cables.

The 10 cm and 13 cm MINI interchangeable needle tips are too long for 5 cm, 13 cm or 15 cm MINI cables. The cables can be extended with a MINI cable connector.

ChiaoGoo also offers adapters for connecting products with MINI, S and L thread sizes.

Important exception

ChiaoGoo MINI SHORTIES 1.5–3.25 mm interchangeable needles are compatible only with MINI thread products.