KnitPro Cocoa – 13 cm interchangeable circular needle set

KnitPro Cocoa – 13 cm interchangeable circular needle set: what it includes and what it’s for

The KnitPro Cocoa – 13 cm interchangeable circular needle set is designed for anyone who wants a single wooden circular needle kit to cover the majority of everyday projects. Each tip measures 13 cm and is made from smoothly polished wood in a reddish-brown tone, warm to the touch with a very soft surface, so the yarn glides without snagging while still giving you good control of each stitch.

The set includes eight pairs of interchangeable tips in sizes 3.50, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 5.50, 6.00, 7.00 and 8.00 mm, together with four cables with a 360° Swivel system which, when joined to the tips, give approximate lengths of 60, 80 (two cables) and 100 cm. It also comes with eight end caps, four keys for tightening the cables and a set of connectors. Everything is presented in a rigid envelope-style case, with inner pockets for the tips and a zipped pocket on the back to keep cables and accessories neatly organised.

The stainless steel cables coated in nylon use the 360° Swivel system, which allows the tips to rotate freely as you knit and prevents the cable from twisting or forming awkward loops. At each end of the cable there are small holes designed for inserting the tightening key and securing the screw join; these same holes can be used as a “lifeline”, threading a thin strand through them so you can recover stitches or try on the garment without worrying about losing your work.

With this KnitPro Cocoa 13 cm interchangeable circular needle set you can work both flat and in the round: simply choose the right cable and knit either full rounds or rows back and forth on the same needles. It is a practical option if you want a wooden circular needle set that can handle jumpers, cardigans, shawls, cowls, blankets and other frequently knitted garments, without having to buy every needle size and cable separately.

How to choose needle size and cable length with the KnitPro Cocoa interchangeable circular needle set

When using the KnitPro Cocoa 13 cm interchangeable circular needle set, the choice of needle size depends on the yarn and the gauge given in the pattern. Sizes between 3.50 and 4.50 mm usually work well with finer yarns and lighter projects; 5.00 to 6.00 mm needles are suitable for medium-weight yarns and garments for in-between seasons, while 7.00 and 8.00 mm sizes let you make faster progress with thicker yarns and cosier fabrics. The best approach is to knit a small tension swatch and go half a size up or down until you achieve the correct gauge.

As for the cables, the 60 cm length is comfortable for hats, cowls and smaller pieces; 80 cm works very well for jumper bodies, triangular shawls and medium-sized projects, and 100 cm allows you to spread out a large number of stitches or use the magic loop technique for smaller circumferences. The interchangeable system of the KnitPro Cocoa circular needle set makes it easy to combine any tip with the cable that best suits your project without changing over to a completely different set of needles.

Recommended projects with the KnitPro Cocoa interchangeable circular needle set

The KnitPro Cocoa 13 cm interchangeable circular needle set is conceived as an everyday work kit that can follow you through very different projects. The finer sizes are ideal for lightweight jumpers, children’s garments and lacy shawls, while the larger sizes are comfortable for winter cardigans, chunky cowls or blankets worked in the round or flat on long cables.

The wooden tips provide a pleasant grip with more slippery fibres, such as silk blends or some superwash-treated yarns, and the free rotation of the 360° Swivel cables helps prevent the weight of your work from pulling on your hands when you have a lot of stitches on the needles. If you want to invest in a single set of wooden circular needles to knit both in the round and flat with ease and less effort, the KnitPro Cocoa interchangeable circular needle set is a solid, well-balanced choice.

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