KnitPro Zing Special tips are the shorter 10cm members of the Zing interchangeable family. Select a diameter from 3mm to 6mm and receive one matching pair of lightweight, colour-coded aluminium tips designed to create practical 40cm and 50cm finished circulars with a compatible cable.
Pair of short tips - cable sold separately
This listing is for a size-selectable replacement or expansion pair. It is not a multi-size set, and it does not include the cable required to create a complete circular needle.
You receive two 10cm Zing Special tips, each measuring 4.00mm in diameter. Attach one tip to each end of a separately purchased compatible KnitPro cable.
You do not receive all nine sizes, a cable, cable key, end caps, yarn, pattern or storage case.
"Special" refers to the shorter tip format. It does not mean a limited-edition colour or a complete set.
A compact circular must bend around a tight circumference. Shortening each tip by about 3cm compared with a 13cm normal tip leaves enough flexible cable between your hands to form a practical 40cm or 50cm circle.
The shorter shafts make small hats, sleeves, cuffs, necklines and suitable baby garments easier to arrange on one continuous circular.
Some knitters enjoy the compact grip, while those with larger hands may prefer the fuller support of 13cm normal tips.
The 10cm tips can also connect to longer compatible cables for flat knitting, larger rounds or loop methods.
Zing Special tips use lightweight aluminium bodies, smooth working surfaces, colour-specific sizes and tapered silver-coloured points. The short format changes the handling and possible circular length, while the knitting surface remains recognisably Zing.
The metal surface supports ready stitch movement and keeps the assembled circular relatively light.
Each size has its own finish, helping you recognise frequently used pairs before confirming the written marking.
The shaped points support accurate stitch entry across everyday knitting, shaping, textures and suitable lace.
Metric size is the reliable reference. Approximate US conversions are included for convenience, while the KnitPro article number identifies the exact short-tip variant.
| Metric size | Approx. US size | KnitPro article number | What is supplied |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00mm | US 2.5 | 47528 | 1 pair of 10cm tips |
| 3.25mm | US 3 | 47529 | 1 pair of 10cm tips |
| 3.50mm | US 4 | 47521 | 1 pair of 10cm tips |
| 3.75mm | US 5 | 47522 | 1 pair of 10cm tips |
| 4.00mm | US 6 | 47523 | 1 pair of 10cm tips |
| 4.50mm | US 7 | 47524 | 1 pair of 10cm tips |
| 5.00mm | US 8 | 47525 | 1 pair of 10cm tips |
| 5.50mm | US 9 | 47526 | 1 pair of 10cm tips |
| 6.00mm | US 10 | 47527 | 1 pair of 10cm tips |
KnitPro names its interchangeable cables by the approximate finished circular length after both compatible tips are attached. This is the measurement customers should use when shopping.
Important wording: do not look for a cable sold as 20cm. Shop for the KnitPro cable described as making a 40cm finished circular.
Shop KnitPro CablesUse a suitable 40cm or 50cm finished circle for the main body, then change methods for crown decreases.
Work suitable adult or larger child sleeves when the circumference fits the assembled circular.
Match the finished length to a suitable neckline or cowl circumference without stretching the stitches.
Create suitable bodies, sleeves and necklines while checking that the stitch count fits safely.
Attach a longer flexible cable for socks, mittens and other smaller tubes worked with a loop method.
Shorter shafts that can form 40cm and 50cm finished circulars while remaining suitable for longer cables.
A fuller handhold intended mainly for 60cm and longer finished circulars. Available on the separate Zing 13cm page.
A specialised format used with matching mini cable arrangements for very small continuous circles.
Choose the pattern's metric tip diameter and the compatible KnitPro cable labelled with the required finished length.
Turn one 10cm tip onto each cable end by hand until the threaded connections sit together neatly.
Insert the key supplied with the cable and give each join a firm final hand-tighten. Never use pliers.
Confirm the joins before casting on and retighten by hand if a connection begins to develop movement.
Use a soft dry or lightly damp cloth, then dry the tips completely before storage.
Remove trapped fibres and never force a threaded tip that does not begin turning smoothly.
Store the two matching tips together and protect their points and coloured finish from impacts and deep scratches.
| Brand | KnitPro |
|---|---|
| Collection | Zing |
| Product type | Special interchangeable circular knitting needle tips |
| Quantity | 1 matching pair / 2 individual tips per selected size |
| Tip length | 10cm / 4in, measured from needle point to the metal cable connector |
| Available diameters | 3.00, 3.25, 3.50, 3.75, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 5.50 and 6.00mm |
| Material | Lightweight aluminium |
| Finish | Smooth colour-coded body with silver-coloured point and connector |
| Size identification | Laser-marked size |
| Connection | Threaded KnitPro interchangeable cable connection |
| Cable compatibility | KnitPro interchangeable cables |
| Compact finished lengths | 40cm and 50cm with the corresponding compatible cable |
| Also usable with | Longer KnitPro cables for larger projects, flat knitting and loop methods |
| Not included | Cable, cable key, end caps, case, yarn, pattern or project accessories |
You receive one matching pair, meaning two individual 10cm tips in the one diameter selected.
No. A compatible KnitPro cable is required and sold separately.
No. This listing is for one pair in one selected size. Multi-size Zing sets are separate products.
Special identifies KnitPro's shorter 10cm / 4in interchangeable tip format. It does not mean limited edition.
It is the tip length measured from the needle point to the metal cable connector. It is separate from needle diameter and finished circular length.
The current selector contains nine diameters from 3.00mm to 6.00mm.
They are made from lightweight aluminium with colour-coded bodies and silver-coloured points and connections.
KnitPro states that its interchangeable tips are compatible with KnitPro interchangeable cables. Do not assume compatibility with unrelated brands unless confirmed by the manufacturer.
Choose the compatible KnitPro cable sold and labelled to make a 40cm finished circular. Do not look for a cable listed as 20cm.
KnitPro states cable size as the approximate finished point-to-point length after both tips are attached. Two 10cm tips contribute about 20cm to the completed 40cm circular.
Yes, when attached to the corresponding compatible KnitPro cable labelled for a 50cm finished circular.
Yes. Longer compatible cables can be used for larger rounds, flat knitting or loop techniques.
Most sock circumferences are too small for ordinary continuous knitting on a 40cm circular. Use a suitable longer cable for magic loop, or choose mini tips or DPNs.
Yes. Attach a suitable cable and turn the work at the end of every row. The cable carries the live stitches and project.
The 10cm Special tips have a shorter handhold and can create 40cm and 50cm finished circulars. The 13cm Normal tips offer a fuller grip and are intended mainly for 60cm and longer finished lengths.
Use the key supplied with the cable to give each join a firm final hand-tighten. Check the connections periodically and never use pliers or excessive force.
Begin with the pattern's metric recommendation, make a useful swatch and adjust the diameter if necessary to achieve gauge and the intended fabric.
Keep them clean and dry, protect the points and finish, store matching pairs together and keep the threaded connections free from fibres.
Select the pattern's metric diameter, add the compatible cable labelled for your finished length and create a colourful circular suited to smaller projects.
