DROPS Plus Cables for interchangeable circular needles 60/80/100 cm

What are DROPS Plus Cables for?

DROPS Plus cables for interchangeable circular needles are accessories designed to create complete circular needles by combining them with compatible interchangeable tips. Available in three different lengths: 35 cm to form a 60 cm circular needle, 56 cm to form an 80 cm circular needle and 76 cm to form a 100 cm circular needle. This range of variants covers the vast majority of projects you may need to knit. If you need a longer extension, you can use a cable connector, available separately, to double the length.

What will you receive when you buy DROPS Plus Cables?

Each set includes 1 cable, 2 end stoppers and 1 key. The cable is used to join the two interchangeable tips and create a functional circular needle. The end stoppers allow you to leave stitches on hold on the cable without them slipping off, which is useful when working in sections, trying on garments while knitting or reserving part of your project. The key is used to tighten the join between the tip and the cable correctly, reducing the risk of it loosening while you knit.

Buying DROPS Plus cables at Garmon Yarns allows you to extend the interchangeable needle cables you already have, expand a set or replace cables that are no longer in good condition due to use. Thanks to its affordable price, this needle accessory allows you to keep a cable in the length you need close to hand without having to make a large financial outlay.

Which needles are DROPS Plus Cables compatible with?

The compatibility indicated by Garnstudio is with DROPS interchangeable circular needles. Therefore, it is not a universal cable for every brand or system, as each manufacturer may use different connections. These cables are designed for compatible Pro Romance and Pro Spark interchangeable systems, not for needles from other brands, unless the customer has already checked compatibility themselves.

Overall, DROPS Plus cables for interchangeable needles are an essential accessory for anyone working with DROPS interchangeable tips. They allow you to expand the possibilities of a needle set without having to buy fixed circular needles in every size and length.

Which projects are DROPS Plus Cables recommended for?

The 60 cm variant is formed with the 35 cm cable and is practical for medium-circumference projects, such as cowls, hats worked with adapted techniques, children’s garments, small bodies or circular pieces that do not require too many stitches. It can also be useful for certain flat projects when you want a manageable circular needle that is not too long.

The 80 cm variant is formed with the 56 cm cable and is usually one of the most versatile lengths for knitting garments, medium shawls, jumper bodies, cardigans and general-purpose projects. It is a comfortable length for many knitters because it can hold a reasonable number of stitches without the cable being excessively long for medium-sized projects.

The 100 cm variant is formed with the 76 cm cable and is designed for larger projects, such as large shawls, small blankets, garments with many stitches or projects where more space is needed to distribute the fabric. It can also be useful for techniques such as magic loop, depending on the knitter’s preference and the flexibility they are looking for in the cable.

Recommended use of DROPS Plus cables by length

• 60 cm - Cowls, small or medium pieces, children’s garments, medium-circumference circular projects
• 80 cm - Jumpers, cardigans, medium shawls, flat projects with many stitches, general use
• 100 cm - Large shawls, small blankets, oversized garments, projects with many stitches, magic loop if the technique requires it

Important points about DROPS Plus cables

• ▷ The final length is 60, 80 or 100 cm, although the physical cable measures 35, 56 or 76 cm.
• ▷ The final length is calculated by combining the cable with the interchangeable tips.
• ▷ Each set includes cable, end stoppers and key.
• ▷ Compatibility with the Pro Romance and Pro Spark ranges (formerly Pro Classic).