The cable can rotate at its connector while the tips remain in your hands, helping manage torque as a larger project moves.
Meet KnitPro's new Symfonie 2 Chunky system
Three big needle sizes for bold knits, beautifully organised
Move confidently into larger stitches with 9mm, 10mm and 12mm rainbow laminated birchwood tips, three purple swivel cables and every connection piece required to assemble your circulars. Symfonie 2 brings KnitPro's new cable and join design to a focused chunky set that does not make you buy smaller sizes you may never use.
- 3 matching pairs / 6 tips in 9mm, 10mm and 12mm.
- Standard 13cm tips provide a full-size handhold for larger needles.
- Three 360-degree swivel cables create 60, 80 and 100cm finished circulars.
- Caps, keys, connectors and case complete the new Symfonie 2 system.
Chunky - Article 55508
3 Pairs6 birchwood tips
9-12mmFocused chunky range
3 Cables60, 80 and 100cm
55508Current KnitPro article
What is new about the Symfonie 2 system?
Symfonie 2 updates KnitPro's well-known rainbow wood range with redesigned cable behaviour, clearer permanent size identification and a refined tip-to-cable transition. The result is a new-generation interchangeable system presented in KnitPro's distinctive seven-hue chevron design.
Each needle size is clearly marked for quick identification and intended to remain readable with regular use.
KnitPro describes the new tip-to-cable transition as an invisible joint, designed to let stitches pass smoothly across the connection.
Important product identity: Symfonie 2 is KnitPro's new system. This set is article 55508, so do not substitute a product code from an earlier Symfonie Chunky set.
Rainbow birchwood, purple cables and a cheerful case
Three tip pairs, three cables and all the connection pieces
Six individual rainbow laminated birchwood tips with precision size markings.
9.00mm / US 1310.00mm / US 1512.00mm / US 17
Nylon-coated stainless-steel cables with silver-coloured 360-degree swivel connectors.
- 1 cable for a 60cm finished circular
- 1 cable for an 80cm finished circular
- 1 cable for a 100cm finished circular
- 6 end caps
- 3 cable keys
- 1 set of cable connectors
Caps hold live stitches on a cable, keys secure the joins and connectors can combine compatible cables for more working length.
The fitted zip case gives each large tip pair a secure place and keeps the cables and small accessories together.
Not listed as inclusions: yarn, pattern, scissors, tape measure, stitch markers, needle gauge or finishing needle.
Exact size range: 8mm and 15mm tips are not included. Article 55508 contains only the three matching pairs listed above.
Three cables, three finished circular lengths
The length includes both attached 13cm tips
KnitPro states the working length from needle point to needle point after the circular is assembled. The bare purple cable is therefore shorter than the stated 60, 80 or 100cm figure.
- 60cm finished circular for suitable smaller-width projects
- 80cm finished circular for many garments and medium stitch counts
- 100cm finished circular for broad rows, blankets and longer loops
- All three supplied cables have 360-degree swivel connectors
- End caps let a cable hold live stitches without the tips attached
Finished point-to-point options
One circular in each useful length
60cmApprox. 24in finished
80cmApprox. 32in finished
100cmApprox. 40in finished
360°Swivel on all three
Why swivel? Allowing the cable to rotate at its connector helps manage built-up torque. It should not be described as a guarantee that every twist, kink or tangle is impossible.
Let the cable carry the weight of bold projects
Use Symfonie 2 Chunky for continuous rounds or turn the work at the end of every row for flat knitting. With thick yarn and growing fabric supported on a flexible cable, the project can sit closer to your lap instead of extending along a long rigid needle.
Blankets and throws
Use the longer finished lengths to hold broad flat rows and substantial stitch counts.
Oversized garments
Make suitable jumpers, cardigans, vests and statement layers as the pattern directs.
Scarves and cowls
Turn rows for flat scarves or select a compatible circumference for suitable cowls.
Home projects
Create suitable cushions, baskets, floor pieces and textured panels in larger gauges.
Small circumferences need a method: hats, sleeves and similar projects may require magic loop, travelling loop, double-pointed needles or a shorter circular. A 60cm finished circular is not automatically suitable for every hat.
Choose the needle by the pattern and confirm it with a swatch
Yarn labels such as chunky, bulky and super chunky are not completely standardised across countries and brands. A 9mm, 10mm or 12mm needle can produce very different fabric depending on the yarn construction, fibre, stitch pattern and knitter's tension.
Use the metric diameter and finished circular length requested by the designer, not the yarn name alone.
Wash and dry it as the finished project will be treated, then assess gauge, drape, recovery and stitch definition.
Change needle size only when the swatch shows that the project needs a different gauge or fabric character.
Is Symfonie 2 Chunky the right set for you?
A particularly good choice if you...
- Regularly knit with 9mm, 10mm or 12mm needles
- Want KnitPro's new Symfonie 2 cable and join design
- Prefer a rainbow laminated wood needle surface
- Work both flat and in the round
- Use 60, 80 and 100cm finished circular lengths
- Want a compact set without smaller needle sizes
Consider another set if you...
- Need 8mm or 15mm included
- Mainly knit with needles below 9mm
- Need compact 40 or 50cm circulars
- Prefer a highly polished metal working surface
- Want scissors, markers, tape and finishing needles included
- Need a different brand or connection family
Chunky, Deluxe or Grande?
| Feature | Chunky | Deluxe | Grande |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article number | 55508 | 55506 | 55507 |
| Best reason to choose | Only the three large sizes | Nine frequently used sizes up to 8mm | Full 3mm to 12mm collection |
| Tip pairs | 3 pairs | 9 pairs | 12 pairs |
| Included sizes | 9, 10 and 12mm | 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7 and 8mm | All Deluxe and Chunky sizes |
| Cables | 3: 60, 80 and 100cm finished | 4: 60, two 80 and 100cm finished | 6: two each of 60, 80 and 100cm finished |
| Accessory level | Caps, keys, connectors and case | Caps, keys, connectors and case | Adds scissors, tape, wool needles and stitch markers |
Simple choice: choose Chunky when 9mm, 10mm and 12mm are the sizes you actually need. Choose Grande only when the complete 3mm to 12mm range and expanded accessories justify the larger collection.
How to assemble the Symfonie 2 circular
Select the tip pair
Begin with the pattern's metric size and confirm the resulting gauge and fabric with a prepared swatch.
Choose the finished length
Select 60, 80 or 100cm to suit the construction, circumference and number of stitches.
Tighten with the key
Screw a tip onto each cable end, insert the key and give each join a firm final hand-tighten.
Check and store
Recheck the joins before knitting and return clean, dry tips and relaxed cables to the case after use.
Protect the connection: use the supplied key for leverage, but never use pliers or excessive force. Stop and retighten by hand if a join develops movement.
KnitPro Symfonie 2 Chunky 55508 specifications
| Brand | KnitPro |
|---|---|
| Collection | Symfonie 2, KnitPro's new system |
| Set | Chunky Normal Interchangeable Needle Set |
| Article number / SKU | 55508 |
| Needle format | Standard / normal interchangeable circular needle tips |
| Tip count | 3 matching pairs / 6 individual tips |
| Tip length | 13cm / 5in, measured from needle point to metal connector |
| Metric sizes | 9.00, 10.00 and 12.00mm |
| Approximate US sizes | US 13, 15 and 17 |
| Tip material | Rainbow laminated birchwood with Symfonie 2 chevron pattern |
| Size identification | Precision laser markings |
| Cable count | 3 |
| Cable construction | Purple nylon-coated stainless steel with silver-coloured connectors |
| Cable action | 360-degree swivel |
| Finished circular lengths | 60, 80 and 100cm, measured point to point after both tips are attached |
| Connection accessories | 6 end caps, 3 cable keys and 1 set of cable connectors |
| Storage | Printed fabric zip case |
| Not included | Yarn, pattern, scissors, tape measure, stitch markers, needle gauge or finishing needle |
KnitPro Symfonie 2 Chunky FAQs
Is Symfonie 2 a new KnitPro system?
Yes. Symfonie 2 is KnitPro's new generation of its rainbow laminated birchwood tools, with updated swivel cables, laser size markings and a refined tip-to-cable connection.
Is 55508 the correct product code?
Yes. KnitPro article 55508 identifies the new Symfonie 2 Chunky 13cm Interchangeable Needle Set. Do not substitute the article number of an earlier Symfonie set.
Which needle sizes are included?
The set contains three matching pairs: 9.00mm / US 13, 10.00mm / US 15 and 12.00mm / US 17.
Are 8mm or 15mm needles included?
No. Only 9mm, 10mm and 12mm are included in article 55508.
How many individual tips are in the case?
There are six individual tips, forming three matching pairs.
What are the tips made from?
The 13cm tips are made from rainbow laminated birchwood in KnitPro's Symfonie 2 chevron pattern.
How are the cable lengths measured?
The stated 60, 80 and 100cm figures are approximate finished point-to-point lengths after both 13cm tips are attached. They are not bare cable measurements.
What does the 360-degree swivel do?
It lets the cable rotate at its connector independently of the tip, helping manage cable torque as the project moves. It does not guarantee that every possible twist or tangle is eliminated.
Can I knit flat with circular needles?
Yes. Turn the work at the end of each row as you would with straight needles. The flexible cable carries the stitches and growing fabric.
Can I knit hats with this set?
Yes when the pattern uses an included size and a suitable small-circumference method. The 60cm finished circular may be too long for ordinary continuous rounds on many hats, so magic loop, travelling loop or double-pointed needles may be needed.
What do the end caps do?
End caps screw onto cable ends after the tips are removed, keeping live stitches safely parked on the cable.
What are the cable connectors for?
They join compatible cables when more working length is required. Tighten every connection with a key and guide stitches across each joined section.
What do the cable keys do?
A key fits into the hole in the cable connector to provide gentle counter-pressure while the needle tip receives its final hand-tighten.
Which yarn weight should I use?
Follow the pattern's metric needle recommendation. Chunky, bulky and super chunky labels vary between yarn brands, so confirm the result with a washed and dried gauge swatch.
Does the set include yarn or a pattern?
No. Yarn and patterns are not listed as inclusions. Scissors, tape measure, stitch markers, a needle gauge and finishing needles are also not included.
How should I care for the tips and cables?
Keep the birchwood and metal connections clean and dry, avoid soaking or harsh cleaners, do not sharply crease the cables, and return all components to the case after use.
Give your chunky projects the needle set they actually need
Symfonie 2 Chunky 55508 combines 9mm, 10mm and 12mm birchwood pairs with three practical finished circular lengths, new-generation swivel connections and a case that keeps every large tip easy to find.
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