HiyaHiya needles are engineered by a family factory in Shanghai. A brand with sharp points and slick stainless steel.
They make interchangeables, circulars, and DPNs.
Straight knitting needles aren’t part of the range.
How do they compare? See Chiaogoo vs Hiya Hiya.
I reviewed and updated this post on August 22, 2022.
Table Of Contents
- HiyaHiya Interchangeable Needles
- HiyaHiya Sharps
- HiyaHiya Circular Knitting Needles
- HiyaHiya Flyers
- HiyaHiya Double Pointed Needles
HiyaHiya Interchangeable Needles
HiyaHiya Steel Interchangeable Needles feature keyless screw-on connections and swivel cables.
The tips are stainless steel, and the points are rounded.
Each HiyaHiya interchangeable set includes a brocade case and needle grips.
The small sizes only fit the small cables and vice-versa.
Small Set
- Sizes – US 2 (2.75mm), US 3 (2.75mm), US 4 (3.25mm), US 5 (3.75mm), US 6 (4mm) US 7 (4.5mm), US 8 (5mm).
- Cord Lengths – 16″, 24″, 32″, 40″
Large Set
- Sizes – 9US/5.5mm, 10US/6mm, 10.5US/6.5mm, 11US/8mm, 13US/9mm, 15US/10mm
- Cord Lengths – 16″, 24″, 32″, 40″
The cords have a swivel attachment. Yarn moves smoothly on needles but they don’t slip off.
The connection between tip and cable is smooth with no catches. Though the 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.
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.
- Sizes – 9US/5.5mm, 10US/6mm, 10.5US/6.5mm, 11US/8mm, 13US/9mm, 15US/10mm
- Cord Lengths – 16″, 24″, 32, 40″
Makes lace knitting much faster and easier. It’s lightweight to handle and warms to the hand.
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.
Bamboo Circulars
- 9″ – US 0 – 9
- 16″ – US 0 – 15
- 24″ – US 0 – 15
- 32″ – US 0 – 15
- 40″ – US 0 – 15
- 60″ – US 0 – 15
Steel Circulars
- 9″ – US 000 – 9
- 11″ – US 000 – 0
- 12″ – US 000 – 9
- 16″ – US 000 – 15
- 20″ – US 000 – 15
- 24″ – US 000 – 15
- 32″ – US 000 – 15
- 40″ – US 000 – 15
- 47″ – US 000 – 15
- 60″ – US 000 – 15
Sharps Circulars
- 9″ – US 0 – 9
- 16″ – US 0 – 19
- 24″ – US 0 – 19
- 32″ – US 0 – 19
- 40″ – US 0 – 19
HiyaHiya circulars have a slick surface to speed up knitting. The connection between needle and cable is smooth.
If you try to knit socks on the 9″ for the first time, you might find it awkward.
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 for small projects. The 3″ sharp tips connect by a 2″ cable. Perfect for hats, socks, gloves.
The steel tips with a cable in between makes small circumference knitting easier.
The flexible cable in the middle keeps the stitches in place as they don’t pop off the end.
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.
The materials re Stainless Steel and Resin-injected bamboo.
- 5″, 6″, 8″ – Bamboo – Sizes US 0-15
- 4″, 6″, 8″ – Steel – Sizes US 000-8
- 6″, 8″ – Sharps – US 0-10
It’s great for socks, gloves, mittens and hats.
Some knitters find DPNs awkward to work with. Not suitable for beginner sock knitters.
Knitters recommend HiyaHiya Needles. They make for speedy knitting and are for knitters who love metal needles.
If you’ve used these before, why are they a favorite of yours?
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