Hiya Hiya Needles - Your Complete Guide [Updated for 2022]

HiyaHiya needles are engineered by a small family factory in Shanghai, China. A brand favored by knitters who love sharp points and slick stainless steel.

They make interchangeables, circulars, and double pointed needles.

Straight knitting needles aren’t part of the range. There are Single Point adapter sets that can create a straight needle with interchangeable tips.

How do they compare? See my article on Chiaogoo vs Hiya Hiya.

HiyaHiya Interchangeable Needles
HiyaHiya Sharps
HiyaHiya Circular Knitting Needles
HiyaHiya Flyers
HiyaHiya Double Pointed Needles

HiyaHiya Interchangeable Needles

Large 4 Inch Set

Large 5 Inch Set

HiyaHiya Interchangeable Needles 5 Inch Large set

HiyaHiya Steel Interchangeable Needles feature keyless screw-on connections and swivel cables. The tips are made from stainless steel, and the points are slightly rounded.

Each HiyaHiya interchangeable set also includes a practical and portable brocade case in assorted colors and needle grips.

Please note the small sizes only fit the small cables and the large cables only fit the larger needles.

Small Set Features

4″ Set Small Needle Set includes 7 sets of tips in sizes from US 2 (2.75mm), US 3 (2.75mm), US 4 (3.25mm), US 5 (3.75mm), US 6 (4mm) US 7 (4.5mm), and US 8 (5mm).
4″ Needle Sets Cord Lengths Included – 4 cables to make needles that are 16″, 24″, 32″ and 40″
5″ Set Small Set includes 7 sets of tips in sizes from US 2 (2.75mm) -US 8 (5mm);
5″ Needle Sets includes 4 cables to make needles that are 18″, 26″, 34″, and 42″.

Large Set Features

Needle Sizes Included – The 4″ large set includes the following tips: 9US/5.5mm, 10US/6mm, 10.5US/6.5mm, 11US/8mm, 13US/9mm, and 15US/10mm.
Cord Lengths Included – 4 cables to make knitting needles that are 16″, 24″, 32″ and 40″
The 5″ Large set includes the following tips: 9US/5.5mm, 10US/6mm, 10.5US/6.5mm, 11US/8mm, 13US/9mm, and 15US/10mm
4 cables to make needles that are 18″, 26″, 34″, and 42″.

Pros

The cords actually have a swivel attachment, life line
The cords are nice and soft.
Sharp points
Polished smooth surface
Yarn moves smoothly on needles but they don’t slip off.
The connection between tip and cable is smooth with no catches
Great quality and affordable

Cons

Fabric cases may not last long

HiyaHiya Sharps

High quality stainless steel interchangeables tips with a long tapered sharp point.

The Sharp Hiyahiya interchangeable set feature keyless screw-on connections with flexible cables with lifeline holes, good joins, and a smooth finish.

Sizes are etched on the knitting needles. The small set is perfect of socks, sleeves and circular projects.

The fine point is excellent for delicate patterns with many decreases or small-gauge projects on tightly-wound yarn.

Features

Stainless Steel Needle Sizes Included – The 4″ large set includes the following tips: 9US/5.5mm 10US/6mm 10.5US/6.5mm 11US/8mm 13US/9mm 15US/10mm
Cord Lengths Included – 4 cables to make needles that are 16″, 24″, 32″ and 40″
The 5″ Large set includes the following tips: 9US/5.5mm, 10US/6mm, 10.5US/6.5mm, 11US/8mm, 13US/9mm, and 15US/10mm
4 cables to make needles that are 18″, 26″, 34″, and 42″.

Pros

Makes lace knitting much faster and easier.
Lightweight to handle and warm quickly to the hand
The lifeline hole in the right hand needle when threaded allows a lifeline to be through every stitch as you work through the row.

Cons

Some users found the needle tips didn’t stay in the pouch when transporting them.
Depending on the way you hold your needles, these may be too sharp for those who push the needle tips.

HiyaHiya Circular Knitting Needles

Circulars available in a range of sizes, needle length and materials. One of the most popular being the 9″ circular. These are perfect for sock knitting, hats, sleeves and toys.

Available in the following lengths.

Bamboo Circulars

9 inch – US 0 – 9
16 inch – US 0 – 15
24 inch – US 0 – 15
32 inch – US 0 – 15
40 inch – US 0 – 15
60 inch – US 0 – 15

Steel Circulars

9 inch – US 000 – 9
11 inch – US 000 – 0
12 inch – US 000 – 9
16 inch – US 000 – 15
20 inch – US 000 – 15
24 inch – US 000 – 15
32 inch – US 000 – 15
40 inch – US 000 – 15
47 inch – US 000 – 15
60 inch – US 000 – 15

Sharps Circulars

9 inch – US 0 – 9
16 inch – US 0 – 19
24 inch – US 0 – 19
32 inch – US 0 – 19
40 inches – US 0 – 19

Pros

HiyaHiya circulars Slick surface to speed up knitting
Connection between needle and cable is smooth

Cons

If you try to knit socks on the 9″ for the first time, you might find it a bit awkward.

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HiyaHiya Flyers

8 Inch HiyaHiya Circular and double-pointed needle in one. This new needle style combines the best of both worlds.

Double pointed set of 3 needles to work on small projects with the flexibility and comfort of a cable putting the tip out of your way when not in use.

The 3″ Sharp tips seamlessly and smoothly connect by a 2″ cable.

Perfect for hats, socks, gloves, or when you normally use a double-pointed needle.

Pros

The combination of steel tips with a cable in between makes small circumference knitting easier
3 required rather than 4 or 5 DPNs
The flexible cable in the middle keeps the stitches in place as they don’t pop off the end

Cons

More points so you might poke yourself accidentally.

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HiyaHiya Double Pointed Needles

Smooth and fast steel needles in a range of sizes from small to large. Sharp tips won’t spilt the yarn. Great for intricate lace work and cables. Comes in a fabric carry case.

The materials used are Stainless Steel and Resin-injected bamboo. It strengthens the core of the bamboo needle, making it more sturdy than traditional bamboo needles.

5″, 6″ and 8″ lengths in Bamboo – Sizes US 0-15
4″, 6″ and 8″lengths in Steel – Sizes US 000-3 in 4 inch and Sizes US 000-10 in 6 inch and US 000-8 in 8 Inch
6″ and 8″ lengths in Sharps – US 0-10 in 6 Inch and US 0-8 in 8 Inch

Pros