Warm and lightweight
Bamboo avoids the cool touch of metal and remains comfortable during longer knitting sessions.
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Why choose Prym bamboo
Current size range
Room for ambitious rows
Blankets and throws
Shawls and wraps
Garment panels
Compatible sweater bodies
Quick diameter guide
Product details
Care tips
Helpful answers
Ready for your next project
Prym 1530 bamboo circular needles
More room for wider projects and larger stitch counts
Prym 1530 fixed circular needles combine warm, smooth bamboo tips with a flexible cord and an exceptionally smooth transition. The roomy 80cm overall length supports wider flat work, generous shawls, blankets and compatible garment bodies without crowding stitches onto short needles.
- Warm bamboo tips feel light and comfortable in the hands.
- Gentle yarn control helps keep slippery stitches manageable.
- Smooth tip-to-cord transition lets stitches travel with less interruption.
- Six current size options from 3.00mm through to 5.50mm.
80cm
complete tip-to-tip length
6 sizes
current Direct Sewing options
3 to 5.5mm
fine through medium gauges
Fixed circular
one complete needle per variant
Comfort, control and an easy stitch path
These are approachable needles for newer knitters and dependable everyday tools for experienced makers. Bamboo provides a calmer feel than very slick metal, while the smooth join helps the work move around the needle.
Balanced stitch control
The even bamboo surface allows movement while offering useful grip for smooth or slippery yarns.
Smooth transition
Prym shapes the connection from the bamboo shaft to the flexible cord to help stitches pass cleanly.
Made for real knitting time
A natural feel for relaxed, steady progress
Smooth bamboo and a flexible cord help spread the weight of wider work, making the needle a welcoming choice for regular garment and blanket knitting.
80cm
measured from one needle tip to the other
Choose the right length
80cm means the whole circular needle, not the cord alone
This is the roomiest length in the three Direct Sewing Prym 1530 listings. It holds larger stitch counts comfortably and carries more of the growing fabric on the cord instead of placing its full weight across your hands.
- For flat knitting: useful for wider shawls, blankets, wraps, garment pieces and generous panels.
- For knitting in the round: the project circumference must sit comfortably around an 80cm needle.
- For smaller tubes: choose a shorter circular, double-pointed needles or the method specified by your pattern.
Choose the diameter your pattern specifies
Each option below is one complete fixed circular needle with an 80cm overall length. Use your pattern and a tension swatch to select the most suitable diameter.
3.00mm
Prym article 222504
80cm fixed circular needle
3.50mm
Prym article 222505
80cm fixed circular needle
4.00mm
Prym article 222506
80cm fixed circular needle
4.50mm
Prym article 222507
80cm fixed circular needle
5.00mm
Prym article 222508
80cm fixed circular needle
5.50mm
Prym article 222509
80cm fixed circular needle
The connection matters
Designed to keep stitches moving
Circular needles are most enjoyable when stitches can pass from the bamboo shaft to the cord without a troublesome ledge. Prym highlights the extremely smooth transition on the 1530 range, supporting a steady knitting rhythm.
The flexible black cord carries the weight of the work between the hands, which can feel more comfortable than holding a wide project on straight needles.
Projects that can suit an 80cm circular needle
Support broad rows and growing fabric more comfortably than a pair of straight needles.
Give expanding rows more space as triangular, crescent and rectangular pieces grow.
Carry larger fronts, backs, yokes and other flat pieces while supporting their weight.
Work in the round when the project's knitted circumference comfortably fits the 80cm needle.
Pattern first: needle length and diameter perform different jobs.
Match the diameter to your pattern and tension, then choose a circular length
that comfortably holds your stitch count or project circumference.
Let the pattern and your tension swatch decide
3.00 to 3.50mm
Often selected for finer yarns and denser fabrics when the pattern calls for them.
4.00 to 4.50mm
Versatile middle sizes used across many common garment and accessory patterns.
5.00 to 5.50mm
Useful for loftier yarns and more open fabrics when needed to achieve the stated tension.
Specifications
| Brand | Prym |
|---|---|
| Range | Prym 1530 |
| Needle type | Fixed circular knitting needle |
| Overall length | 80cm from tip to tip, including both tips and the cord |
| Current diameter options | 3.00mm, 3.50mm, 4.00mm, 4.50mm, 5.00mm and 5.50mm |
| Tip material | Bamboo |
| Cord | Flexible black cord with smooth shaft transition |
| Pack contents | One complete 80cm fixed circular needle in the selected diameter |
| Packaging | Plastic-free manufacturer packaging |
Keep your bamboo needles knitting smoothly
Store gently
Keep the needle relaxed or loosely coiled and avoid sharp bends, crushing and heavy objects.
Keep dry
Wipe with a soft dry cloth when needed. Do not soak the bamboo tips or use harsh cleaners.
Check your project fit
Do not force too few stitches around the 80cm length. Choose a more suitable needle or method.
Prym 80cm bamboo circular needle FAQs
Is the cord itself 80cm long?
No. The 80cm measurement is the complete circular needle length from one tip to the other, including both bamboo tips and the cord.
Can I knit flat on a circular needle?
Yes. Work back and forth as you would with straight needles. The cord supports the growing fabric and can make wider projects easier to hold.
Can I knit hats or sleeves on this length?
Usually not with a standard fixed-circular method. Many hats, sleeves and other small tubes are too small for an 80cm needle and need a shorter circular, double-pointed needles or another technique recommended by the pattern.
Is this an interchangeable needle?
No. Each size is a complete fixed circular needle. The bamboo tips and cord are permanently joined.
Which size should I choose?
Start with the diameter stated in your pattern, then knit and measure a tension swatch. Change diameter if necessary to obtain the required tension.
Would a shorter Prym circular suit my project better?
Choose according to the project and method. The Prym 60cm bamboo circular needles suit moderate stitch counts, while the Prym 40cm version is the compact choice for compatible necklines, sleeves and accessories.
Choose your pattern size and enjoy the warmth of bamboo
Select the diameter needed for your tension and add a versatile 80cm Prym circular needle to your knitting kit.
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