[divamum]

Picked up one of the new Swiv360 silver cables for Magic Loop. Has anybody else tried them?

Smaller tighter stitches do catch a little on the connector, but I think I can live with that as long as it's a fairly robust yarn (I don't think I would use it on eg really fine mohair or silk). The cable is feather light - literally no added weight at all - and it is so thin and pliable that laddering is a complete non-issue.

They're pricey, but I think I'm going to keep one just for socks (my newest passion - 30 years of knitting and I've never made a sock before last week!!). They don't tangle or twist at all thanks to the swivel and the finished knitting is really smooth and even.

Anybody else tried them?

 

[deniser]

I’ve been looking at these cables. It’s good to see a review. I’m glad you like them.

 

[Vickie P]

I’m using one now to knit a simple shawl.
Love the cable but as you say there is the very tiniest catch at the join. EDIT
I thought it was just me as I’m learning to knit Continental and I haven’t got it down perfectly yet.
But they are lovely to knit with…

 

[MMWRay]

My Hiya Hiyas have swivel cables. I just love them. They take much of the stress off your hands and wrists.

 

[lkbischoff]

Kollage needles have had swivel joints for at least 10 years. I haven't had problems with them catching yarn... I use them with lace yarn for shawls. Knitters Pride "Mindful" collection has metal cords with swivel connecting joins. I haven't used them with a small yarn yet, so I don't know if they catch or not.

 

[divamum]

Kollage needles have had swivel joints for at least 10 years. I haven't had problems with them catching yarn... I use them with lace yarn for shawls. Knitters Pride "Mindful" collection has metal cords with swivel connecting joins. I haven't used them with a small yarn yet, so I don't know if they catch or not.

These definitely have a slight catch when I slide the stitches to turn the work on ML, but it's not a dealbreaker for me.

 

[sharmend]

Interesting reviews. Thanks for sharing.

 

[LovesK2P2]

I bought a swivel cable for my Chiagoo needles and I use it all the time now. I haven't noticed any catching though.

 

[divamum]

I bought a swivel cable for my Chiagoo needles and I use it all the time now. I haven't noticed any catching though.

What size needle(s)? I get the impression it will be less noticeable on larger loops.

 

[divamum]

Here's some images - next to the standard "small" Chiagoo red cable, in some knitting showing how flexible it is (dk yarn for scale - you can see how there is zero pull on it), and the join with the tiny edge on it.