Add flexibility to your ChiaoGoo interchangeable knitting needle system with the ChiaoGoo TWIST X-Flex Blue Cables in Small [S]. These short, highly flexible cables are designed for ChiaoGoo Shorties and other compatible Small [S] interchangeable tips.
X-Flex cables use the same multi-strand steel construction as ChiaoGoo’s popular red TWIST cables, with additional flexibility for knitting small circumferences. Choose from four short cable lengths for socks, sleeves, cuffs, hats and other compact projects.
Important pack information: The 5cm / 2" option contains three cables per package. The 13cm, 15cm and 20cm options contain one cable per package.
Why Choose ChiaoGoo X-Flex Blue Cables?
- More flexible than standard ChiaoGoo red TWIST cables
- Designed for ChiaoGoo Small [S] interchangeable connections
- Excellent for creating short circular needles
- Ideal for socks, sleeves, cuffs, hats and other narrow projects
- Memory-free cable comes out of the package virtually straight
- Multi-strand steel core with a flexible blue nylon coating
- Can be joined to another Small [S] cable using a compatible cable connector
- Available in four short lengths
Choose the Correct Cable Length
| Cable Length | SKU | Quantity Supplied | Suggested Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5cm / 2" | 7602-S | Pack of three cables | Flexible double-point-style knitting or extending another cable |
| 13cm / 5" | 7605-S | One cable | Use with 5cm / 2" Shorties tips to make an approximately 23cm / 9" circular |
| 15cm / 6" | 7606-S | One cable | Use with 5cm / 2" or 8cm / 3" Shorties tips |
| 20cm / 8" | 7608-S | One cable | Use with 5cm / 2", 8cm / 3" or 10cm / 4" interchangeable tips |
Approximate Finished Circular Lengths
The finished needle length includes the cable plus both interchangeable tips.
- 13cm cable + two 5cm tips: approximately 23cm / 9"
- 15cm cable + two 5cm tips: approximately 25cm / 10"
- 15cm cable + two 8cm tips: approximately 31cm / 12"
- 20cm cable + two 5cm tips: approximately 30cm / 12"
- 20cm cable + two 8cm tips: approximately 36cm / 14"
- 20cm cable + two 10cm tips: approximately 40cm / 16"
Compatibility
These cables have a Small [S] connection and are compatible with ChiaoGoo interchangeable tips that use the matching Small [S] join, including compatible TWIST Shorties tips.
Please note: Small [S] cables do not connect directly to MINI [M] or Large [L] tips. Needle tips, cable connectors and other accessories are sold separately.
Cable care: X-Flex cables are memory-free, but they are not kink-proof. Avoid tightly folding, pinching or sharply bending the cable during use or storage.