Aluminium knitting needles at their best. The KnitPro Zing range takes the smooth, fast glide of metal and adds something that most aluminium needles lack entirely — genuine visual appeal. Each size in the Zing range has its own distinct anodised colour, making size identification instant and the needles themselves genuinely beautiful objects to work with. They are the needle that knitters reach for when they want speed, precision, and a little colour in their kit.
The needles are made from superior-grade lightweight aluminium with a flawlessly smooth surface that allows yarn to glide freely and consistently without the catching or dragging that can affect lower-quality metal needles. The tapered points are precisely machined — fine enough for detailed pattern work and intricate stitch manipulation, consistent enough for sustained stocking stitch and garter stitch across longer sessions. The light weight of the aluminium means extended knitting is considerably less tiring than with heavier metal or resin needles.
The colour-coding system is one of the most practically useful things about the Zing range. Each needle size has its own assigned anodised colour — from the cool tones at the finer end through to the warmer shades at the larger sizes — making it immediately obvious which needle you have picked up without needing to read the size marking. For knitters who work across multiple projects simultaneously and keep several pairs of needles in rotation, this is a genuinely useful organisational feature.
Available in 35cm length in sizes 2.25mm, 2.5mm, 2.75mm, 3.0mm, 3.25mm, 3.5mm, 3.75mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 6.0mm, 6.5mm, 7.0mm, 8.0mm, 10mm, and 12mm. Sold individually as pairs.
What is the difference between KnitPro Zing and KnitPro Basix Beechwood needles? The Zing is an aluminium needle — smooth, fast, and suited to fibres that benefit from a frictionless surface such as wool, cotton, and most standard yarn weights. The Basix Beechwood is a wooden needle with a gentle natural grip better suited to slippery fibres such as silk, bamboo, and viscose blends. Aluminium is generally preferred by faster knitters and those working with stickier fibres; wood is preferred by those who want more control or find metal too cold.
Are the colours consistent across the Zing range? Yes — KnitPro assigns a specific anodised colour to each needle size consistently across the entire Zing range, so the same size will always be the same colour regardless of needle type. This makes size identification instant and reliable across a mixed collection of KnitPro needles.
What projects are 35cm single point needles suited to? Flat knitting projects worked back and forth — scarves, cowls, small blankets, hat brims, and garment pieces. For projects worked in the round, circular or double-pointed needles are needed instead.
Are they sold as a pair? Yes — each purchase is a pair of two needles in the selected size.
What sizes are available in the 35cm length? 2.25mm, 2.5mm, 2.75mm, 3.0mm, 3.25mm, 3.5mm, 3.75mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 6.0mm, 6.5mm, 7.0mm, 8.0mm, 10mm, and 12mm.
