Warm in the hand
Bamboo avoids the cold feel of metal and stays comfortable through longer knitting sessions, making it welcoming for new and experienced knitters alike.
Prym 1530 bamboo circular needles
The comfortable 40cm choice for necklines, hats, sleeves and more
Warm in the hand and naturally controlled on the yarn, these fixed Prym 1530 circular needles pair smooth bamboo tips with a compact 40cm cable. Choose your diameter from 3mm to 5.5mm for smaller-circumference knitting, accessories and narrow pieces that feel crowded on longer circulars.
- Smooth bamboo tips give yarn a warm, steady feel without excessive slipperiness.
- Compact 40cm overall length is designed for necklines, sleeves and accessories.
- Smooth tip-to-cable transition helps stitches move around the complete needle.
- Six current size options from 3.00mm through to 5.50mm.
40cm
complete tip-to-tip length
6 sizes
current Direct Sewing options
3 to 5.5mm
fine through medium gauges
Bamboo
warm, smooth and flexible
A calm balance of glide and control
Useful yarn control
The even bamboo surface lets stitches move while offering a little more hold than a very slick metal needle, especially with slippery yarns.
Smooth complete system
Prym shapes the transition from bamboo shaft to black cord so stitches can travel around the needle without an abrupt shoulder.
Understanding the short circular
40cm means the complete needle, not the cable alone
The measurement runs from one needle tip to the other around the cable. A 40cm circular is made for projects whose stitches can sit comfortably around that compact length.
Excellent for
Hat bodies, necklines, cowls, larger sleeve sections and accessories
Also works flat
Turn at each row for narrow scarves, bands and smaller panels
Check circumference
The project must fit comfortably around the needle when knitting in the round
For tiny tubes
Use double-pointed needles or the specialist method stated by your pattern
Current Direct Sewing size range
Every option is one complete fixed 40cm circular needle. Follow the diameter specified by your pattern and make a tension swatch when the finished measurements matter.
3.00mm
Prym article 222524
40cm fixed circular
3.50mm
Prym article 222525
40cm fixed circular
4.00mm
Prym article 222526
40cm fixed circular
4.50mm
Prym article 222527
40cm fixed circular
5.00mm
Prym article 222528
40cm fixed circular
5.50mm
Prym article 222529
40cm fixed circular
Choose from the live Size options above. Availability can change, so the product selector is the final guide to sizes currently ready to order.
The part your stitches travel over
From polished bamboo to flexible black cord
A circular needle is only as pleasant as its joins. Prym combines an even bamboo surface with silver-coloured connectors and a smooth black cord to support an uninterrupted knitting rhythm.
Even bamboo surface
Stitches glide without the extreme speed of highly polished metal.
Smooth transition
The join is shaped to help loops move from the tip to the cord.
Fixed construction
No separate tips, keys or cables are needed before you begin.
Which diameter should you choose?
Use the needle size specified by your pattern first. Yarn fibre, stitch pattern and personal tension all affect the fabric, so knit a swatch when fit or finished measurements are important.
Useful when a pattern calls for a finer gauge or a firmer, more defined fabric.
A versatile middle range for many hats, necklines, accessories and garment details.
Useful for patterns designed around a larger stitch or a softer, more open result.
Projects that suit a 40cm circular needle
Hat bodies
Work the main circumference comfortably, then change method for crown decreases if needed.
Necklines
The short overall length is easier to position around many neck openings.
Sleeves and cuffs
Useful where the circumference fits, with another method for sections that become too small.
Cowls and accessories
A natural fit for compact circular projects and narrow pieces worked flat.
Specifications and care
| Brand | Prym |
|---|---|
| Range | Prym 1530 |
| Product type | Fixed circular knitting needle |
| Overall length | 40cm from tip to tip |
| Current sizes | 3.00mm, 3.50mm, 4.00mm, 4.50mm, 5.00mm and 5.50mm |
| Tip material | Smooth bamboo |
| Colour | Natural bamboo, black cord and silver-coloured connectors |
| Quantity | One complete circular needle in the selected size |
| Packaging | Plastic-free retail packaging |
Prym 40cm bamboo circular needle FAQs
Is the cable itself 40cm long?
No. The 40cm measurement is the complete circular needle length from one tip to the other, including both bamboo tips and the cable.
Is this an interchangeable needle?
No. Each variant is one complete fixed circular needle. The bamboo tips and black cable are permanently connected.
Can I knit flat with it?
Yes. Work back and forth and turn at the end of every row, just as you would with straight needles. The compact cable carries the stitches between the tips.
Can I knit socks on a 40cm circular?
A standard sock circumference is usually too small to sit comfortably around a fixed 40cm needle. Use the needle type and method recommended by your sock pattern, such as double-pointed needles, short circulars made for socks or a suitable long-cable method.
Why choose bamboo instead of metal?
Bamboo feels warm and offers a little more yarn control. Metal is usually slicker and faster, so the better choice depends on your yarn and personal knitting style.
Which needle size should I select?
Start with the millimetre size in your pattern, then swatch if finished measurements matter. Changing needle diameter changes your tension and fabric.
Compact circular knitting with natural control
Choose your size and enjoy the warm feel of bamboo
Select the diameter your pattern calls for and put this versatile 40cm circular needle to work on hats, necklines, sleeves and accessories.