Knit hats, cowls, necklines, baby garments and suitable sleeves with the KnitPro Symfonie 2 Special Set. Its compact 10cm birchwood tips combine a warm hand feel with the short geometry needed to build the included 40cm and 50cm circular needles.
Deluxe Special Set 55510
This is one multi-size Deluxe set, not a single pair of tips. It includes 18 individual tips arranged as 9 matching pairs, four cables, cable accessories and a printed storage case.
The set includes 10cm tips in 3.00, 3.50, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 5.50, 6.00, 7.00 and 8.00mm. Each diameter has two matching tips.
The broad size range supports lighter accessories through many DK, worsted and chunky projects, subject to the gauge required by your pattern.
One complete Symfonie 2 Special Deluxe set with short tips, four swivel cables, 8 end caps, 4 keys and printed fabric case.
Rainbow laminated birchwood in 9 sizes from 3.00mm through 8.00mm.
One 40cm and one 50cm finished circular length with extra-thin flexibility.
One 40cm and one 50cm finished circular length with 360 degree swivel action.
8 end caps, 4 cable keys and a printed fabric storage case.
Symfonie 2 retains the warm laminated birchwood feel and controlled stitch movement that made the original Symfonie popular, while introducing seven new colours, precision laser size markings and an upgraded circular system.
Green, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple and blue layers create the distinctive rainbow pattern.
Laser markings remain clear and make it easier to return the correct pair to its case.
Layered wood offers warmth, light weight and smooth movement with controlled yarn handling.
Silver connectors create a refined transition between the short wooden tip and swivel cable.
All four purple cables use nylon-coated stainless steel, silver connectors and 360 degree swivel action. Two are the newer Ultra Flex construction, designed to be extra thin, flexible and resistant to holding a stored coil. Two use KnitPro's regular swivel construction.
Having both versions lets you choose the cable feel that best suits the project while keeping a 40cm and a 50cm setup available in each style.
Metric diameter is the reliable size reference. Approximate US conversions are included for convenience. Choose the diameter that produces the gauge required by your pattern.
| Metric size | Approx. US size | Tip length | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00mm | US 2.5 | 10cm / 4in | 1 pair |
| 3.50mm | US 4 | 10cm / 4in | 1 pair |
| 4.00mm | US 6 | 10cm / 4in | 1 pair |
| 4.50mm | US 7 | 10cm / 4in | 1 pair |
| 5.00mm | US 8 | 10cm / 4in | 1 pair |
| 5.50mm | US 9 | 10cm / 4in | 1 pair |
| 6.00mm | US 10 | 10cm / 4in | 1 pair |
| 7.00mm | US 10.75 | 10cm / 4in | 1 pair |
| 8.00mm | US 11 | 10cm / 4in | 1 pair |
KnitPro uses Special for its 10cm interchangeable tips. The shorter rigid sections allow two tips and a compact cable to form a 40cm circular, which standard 13cm tips cannot do comfortably.
Compact grip and the geometry needed for 40cm and 50cm finished circulars. Particularly useful for hats, cowls, necklines and suitable sleeves.
Longer grip area for medium and large circulars, flat knitting and wider projects. Usually paired with finished lengths of 60cm and longer.
A highly specialised extra-short format for very compact circular systems. It offers less hand room and is not the same as this 10cm Special set.
Work many hat bodies on a 40cm circle, then change method when crown decreases become too small.
Knit suitable close-fitting cowls and neck warmers without excess cable bunching.
Pick up and work many sweater neckbands with a compact circular setup.
Use the length where the sleeve circumference fits, changing to another method for narrow cuffs if needed.
Create suitable bodies, yokes and small garment sections in the round.
Select the metric tip size and either the 40cm or 50cm finished length required by your pattern.
Thread one 10cm tip onto each silver cable connector until both connections are finger tight.
Insert the supplied key into the cable hole for leverage and firmly secure each connection.
Confirm the live stitches can travel around the assembled needle without stretching before joining the round.
Wipe wooden tips with a soft dry cloth and avoid soaking or harsh household cleaners.
Return matching pairs to the printed case instead of leaving them loose beneath heavier tools.
Never force a threaded connection. Align it carefully, tighten with the key and stop if resistance feels uneven.
Keep the 8 end caps and 4 cable keys in a secure case pocket so the set remains complete.
| Brand | KnitPro |
|---|---|
| Collection | Symfonie 2 |
| Set type | Special Deluxe interchangeable circular needle set |
| KnitPro article number | 55510 |
| Tip material | Seven-colour laminated birchwood |
| Tip length | 10cm / 4in |
| Tip quantity | 9 pairs / 18 individual tips |
| Tip sizes | 3.00, 3.50, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 5.50, 6.00, 7.00 and 8.00mm |
| Tip finish | Smooth polished birchwood with tapered points and laser size markings |
| Cable material | Purple nylon-coated stainless steel with silver connectors |
| Cable action | 360 degree swivel |
| Ultra Flex cables | 40cm x 1 and 50cm x 1 finished circular length |
| Regular swivel cables | 40cm x 1 and 50cm x 1 finished circular length |
| End caps | 8 |
| Cable keys | 4 |
| Storage | Printed fabric case |
| Not listed as included | Cable connectors, yarn, pattern or project accessories beyond those stated above |
The set includes 9 matching pairs in 3.00, 3.50, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 5.50, 6.00, 7.00 and 8.00mm.
Each interchangeable tip measures 10cm / 4in from its point to the metal cable connector.
KnitPro uses Special for its shorter 10cm tips. Their compact length allows the assembled needle to form a 40cm or 50cm circular.
The official KnitPro article number for this complete set is 55510.
They are made from laminated birchwood in the seven-colour Symfonie 2 chevron pattern.
It retains the warm laminated birchwood feel while introducing seven new colours, laser size markings and an upgraded swivel cable system with refined joins.
You receive one 40cm and one 50cm Ultra Flex cable, plus one 40cm and one 50cm regular swivel cable.
No. Each measurement is the approximate complete tip-to-tip circular length after a pair of 10cm tips is attached.
Ultra Flex cables are designed to be thinner, more flexible and less inclined to retain a stored coil. The regular cables provide KnitPro's standard swivel-cable feel.
Yes. All four cables use 360 degree swivel action, helping reduce transferred twist as you knit.
Yes. A 40cm circular suits many hat bodies. As crown decreases reduce the circumference, you may need DPNs, magic loop or another small-round method.
A 40cm circular is generally too long for ordinary sock rounds, and the smallest included diameter is 3.00mm. Use DPNs, a mini circular or magic loop with a suitably long cable if your sock pattern calls for it.
Yes. Circular needles can work flat rows, although the included 40cm and 50cm lengths have less holding capacity than longer cables.
They may be if you prefer a longer hand grip and do not need a 40cm circular. The 10cm Special tips are chosen mainly when compact finished length matters.
Yes. Finger tightening alone may allow a connection to loosen. The key provides the leverage needed to secure each tip properly.
They fit onto a cable after the tips are removed, helping keep live stitches safely on the cable while the tips are used elsewhere.
No cable connectors are listed in the verified contents of set 55510. The supplied accessories are 8 end caps and 4 cable keys.
Start with the metric size specified by your pattern, make a useful swatch and adjust the diameter if needed to achieve the required gauge.
Keep the wooden tips clean and dry, protect the points in the case, start threaded joins straight and store the cables without sharp folds or heavy pressure.
Choose the metric size your pattern requires, fit the 40cm or 50cm cable that suits the project and enjoy the warm control of polished rainbow birchwood.
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