Shortie Bamboo Cable Needles For Knitting

Sale price$10.00

"I love cable needles and have so many different styles – I’m always looking for the perfect one. Now I’ve found it. The size is just perfect- it does the job but is happy to move out of the way. The little grooves hold the yarn in place- no slipping. Three sizes – so glad I ordered two sets so I can always find one. Thanks so much- I’m over the moon!"

- Maureen

Pack of 3: 3mm (US 2.5), 4mm (US 6), 6mm (US 10)

8cm (3 1/8") long
5 "soft grooves" in the center of each needle keep stitches in place

In stock (168)
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I’ve been on a quest for the perfect cable needle for a while, and we finally made it!

Made from smooth natural bamboo, these little ‘shortie’ needles are just what the doctor ordered for easy, pain free cable knitting.

Compact

Fits inside our large slider storage tins

Size 8cm (3 1/8″)

It's just long enough to hold all your stitches, but short enough not to get in your way (and stab you) while knitting

Secure

5 “soft grooves” on each needle keep stitches securely in place, but don’t catch and hold your stitches hostage, allowing you to decide when you would like them ready to knit, not a whim of fate

Natural Bamboo

The material allows just a touch of ‘drag’ to keep needles in place and  stitches from accidentally jumping ship

Comfort

The straight needle design means there’s no fiddling or turning, just transfer and knit

Available in a pack of 3 popular sizes for all your cabling needs:

3mm (US 2.5)

4mm (US 6)

6mm (US 10)

  • 5 stars: 48 (94%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (2%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (2%)
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Kim Foster
Perfect size

I immediately opened the package and began using the middle cable needle for my current project. It was so much easier to twist the cables with this needle. I had been using a thicker needle with a bend in it. Thanks so much for this perfect little set!

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Patricia E Keene
Little Cable Needles

These are cute and great for small cables. They are so smooth and with just enough of a tip that it won’t split the yarn. A great addition to my knitting arsenal.

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Donna M Andrews
Best little treasures

I received my bamboo cable stitch holders and what a treasure they are to have! So easy to navigate around when working my cables. So blessed for this find!!

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Melynda Ondich
Good quality, smooth

I haven't used them to cable yet but they are very nice needles, they feel like good quality, very smooth, but not so smooth they'll slide out when used. I also like how short they are. They fit into the little tins very nicely. Very easy to tuck in to a little project container..

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Deborah Hansen
Second purchase

I love these so much that I got a set for my granddaughter who is learning to cable knit.

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Stephanie

Have not had a chance to use these yet, but I love that they are not slippery and have little notches to avoid stitches from falling off. Having multiple sizes is a plus because I can get close to my needle size and just work off the cable needle (not something I can do with my current cable needles).

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Jessica Miles
Not Quite

I was so excited for this item. Sadly, it just wasn't quite as good as I hoped. Even the largest one doesn't hold in place when cable knitting. Also, it snags on my yarn and pulls out little threads.

Oh no Jessica, I'm so sorry!
Would you be able to send me a picture so I can see what's happening there?
It sounds like you received defective cable needles and that most definitely shouldn't have happened and is our mistake 😔

Not to worry, I've always got your back! I'm happy to send a replacement out to you right away!
Thanks so much for your help!

I just can't tell you enough how much I appreciate you! I just feel so terrible this happened!

Jen
Twice Sheared Sheep Customer Support

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Heather

Large needle is very rough and catches yarn. I ordered thinking they would be much smoother than Knit Picks cable needles but they are worse! Very disappointed!

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Kimberley Morse
Cable needle

It is great! The stitches don’t slide off. It is short enough not to get in the way. I am very pleased with it.

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Michelle

I really like these cable needles, but the customer service of this company is absolutely the best! Thanks! Highly recommend!

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Athena A Sheppard
Wonderful purchase

The Shortie Bamboo Cable needles are just what I needed

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Danna
My Go To Cable Needles

I have several because I want them in any project bag that I am working on cables. They are perfect, and I love that there is more than one size. Perfect!

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Manoa Valley Girl
Love these!!

I'm really pleased with these shorties... I'm finding that cabling is going much faster. Previously, I'd only used a shepherd's crook cable needle, but I like these much better. I like the ridges in them a lot.

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Debbie
Love these needles

Had some like these years ago. Can’t wait to use these

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M.G.

I loved it

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Shari

Haven’t used but can’t wait to try them out when i get brave enough to learn cables.

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Deb Conrad
Shortie Bamboo Cable Needles

I love these cable needles. They are perfect. The way they are designed the yarn does not slide off and the length is just right. They don’t get stuck in the previously knit rows.

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JeanS
the best cable needle

I love these needles. There is a slight indentation in the center that keeps the stitches in place. Other cables do not. They are easy to handle as well. Will probably buy more

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Beverly Oconnor
Shortie bamboo cable needles

wonderful

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Heather Pedersen

Shortie Bamboo Cable Needles For Knitting

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Vogel
Shortie a boo need.es

I love these. They are not slippery when you make a ca le, so the stitches don’t slide off the needles. I love these, and all the products I purchased

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Julia Deuso
Love them!

They really keep a good hold of the stitches while your are knitting. Easy to knit the slipped stitches right from the cable needle. Highly recommend.

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Karen Abrahamson
Shortie Bamboo Cable Needle

It was easy to move from the front of the project to the the back of the project. The yarn stayed on the needle until I either knit or purl to the needle.
If it is taken care of and put in a safe place where it will not get lost, it will be good fr many projects

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Linda Carver
Can’t wait to use

I haven’t had the chance to use these yet but plan on doing so soon! As always, they arrived quickly and beautifully packaged. I have ordered many knitting aids through Twice Sheared Sheep and have never been disappointed! This is a wonderful store!!!

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Carla Schuster
Good for the price

One of the needles was very rough and was snagging on every use. I used an emery board to smooth out the rough areas. Seems to work fine now.

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Mary

These are cute and perfect for me to do cables. I brought 2 in case I lose one. I'm known for that!!

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Jan Loeffler
Great addition

I am brand new to cabling and these are great but wish they were just a tad bit longer for my likes, but again I am new to this.

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Mary Portalski
Cable needles

I love using the short bamboo cable needles! No more dropped cable stitches, my cable stitches are so much easier !!

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LeAnn Greenlee
Shortie bamboo cable needles

In the past with metal or plastic cable needles I had lots of issues with the needle slipping off stitches due to being slick.
The new bamboo needles from TSS have ridges and made of bamboo so not slick and have more stability in staying within the stitch. Really decreases my frustration and repair time from dropped stitches.

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Lois Dougherty
Shortie Bamboo

Really like using these for cable on my socks.

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Dianne Onorato
Bamboo Cable Needles

Love these, thet don’t slip like smooth metal ones.

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