Get a better hold on your needle tips.
ChiaoGoo heart-shaped rubber grippers help you hold an interchangeable tip while you secure its threaded connection. Pair a gripper with the correct tightening key for a controlled, secure join.
- Extra grip when smooth tips are difficult to hold.
- Useful when assembling or changing a circular needle.
- Small spares for a needle case or project pouch.
How to use your gripper
- Wrap the extra-grippy side of the rubber around the needle tip.
- Insert the appropriate tightening key into the hole in the cable join.
- Hold the tip through the gripper and turn to secure the connection.
- Remove both tools and check the join before knitting.
What is included
Two heart-shaped ChiaoGoo rubber grippers, product code 2599. Needle tips, cables and tightening keys are sold separately.
Helpful grip, careful pressure
The gripper helps you hold a smooth tip without reaching for pliers. It is a removable assembly tool, rather than a cushion left on the needle while you knit. Use firm, controlled pressure and stop if a connection resists; check the thread size and alignment first.
Care and storage
Keep the gripping surfaces clean and dry. Store flat in your notions pouch away from sharp points, and avoid stretching or cutting the rubber.
Good to know
Does the pack include a tightening key?
No. It contains two rubber grippers; use a separate key that fits your ChiaoGoo connection.
Can I leave the gripper on while knitting?
Remove it once the join is secure. It is an assembly aid rather than a permanent needle attachment.