Premium quality Bamboo Tulip Knitting Needles are a knitter’s delight. Made in Japan by a company who focus on excellent tools for knitters.
Their highly rated knitting needles make knitting a more enjoyable experience. Read my review of these fabulous needles below.

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Table Of Contents
- Tulip Interchangeable Knitting Needles
- Tulip Carry C Interchangeable Circular Bamboo Knitting Needles
- Tulip Carry C Long Interchangeable Circular Bamboo Knitting Needles
- Tulip Knina Knitting Needles
- Tulip Straight Bamboo Knitting Needles
- Tulip Straight Wooden Needles
- Your Questions Answered
Interchangeable Knitting Needles
Tulip Carry C Interchangeable Circular Bamboo Knitting Needles

No need for any tightening keys with these interchangeable bamboo knitting needles. The tip and cord are connected with a screw in system done by hand.
There’s a little rubber ring at the base of cord keeping it from loosening when knitting. Grooves on the clasp to grip and turn with ease, making extra tools unnecessary to interchange your needle.
Features
- Tulip Interchangeable needles included – 11 pairs of bamboo knitting needles Sharp Tips in 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11 and 13.
- Cord Lengths Included – 16 inch, 24 inch, and 32 inch.
- Needle Tips are 3.75″ long
- Notions Included – 1 adapter, 4 stoppers, 2 tapestry needles, 1 gauge with built-in yarn cutter, 1 case
Materials:
- Needle: Bamboo, Nickel-plated Steel
- Cable: Nylon, Nickel-plated Steel, Rubber
Adapter: Aluminum - Stopper: Aluminum
- Tapestry Needle: Nickel-plated Steel
- Gauge: Plastic, Stainless Steel
- Case: Polyurethane, Polyester
Pros
- The cable joins are smooth.
- The bamboo knitting needles spin so the cables don’t come undone from twisting.
- The needle sizer has a thread cutter.
- Compact and easy to throw into a project bag.
- Lovely natural color
Cons
- Be careful with the finer needles as they can break
CarryC Long Interchangeable Circular Bamboo Knitting Needles

A longer tip version of the Tulip interchangeable needle set. The tip and the cord are connected with a screw in system done by hand.
Grooves on the clasp to grip and turn with ease – making tools unnecessary to interchange your needle. There’s a little rubber ring at the base of cord keeping it from loosening when knitting.
The rotary cable join helps the cable swivel and it never twists.
Features
- Sizes Included – US 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11, & 13
- Cord Lengths Included – 3 cables (20″, 24″, 32″)
- Needle Tips Are 4.5″ Long
- Notions Included – 1 adapter, 4 stoppers, 2 tapestry needles, 1 gauge with built-in yarn cutter, 1 case
Materials:
- Needle: Bamboo, Nickel-plated Steel
- Cable: Nylon, Nickel-plated Steel, Rubber
- Adapter: Aluminum
- Stopper: Aluminum
- Tapestry Needle: Nickel-plated Steel
- Gauge: Plastic, Stainless Steel
- Case: Polyurethane, Polyester
Pros
- Cord spins in the medal connecter it never twists.
- Yarn slides over needles smoothly and never ‘catches’ where they join
- All needles are marked with US and metric size
Cons
- Doesn’t include a smaller cable for 16″ projects
Tulip Knina Knitting Needles

These are sharp bamboo tips on a flexible swivel cord. They come in a range of sizes and lengths. The attention to detail and excellent craftsmanship makes the bamboo needle tips have a smooth connection.
Features
- Sizes Available – US 2.5 to US 17
- Cord Lengths Available – 16″ (40cm), 24″ (60cm), 32″ (80cm) and 40″ (100cm)
- Needle Tips Are 4.5″ Long
Pros
- Sharp needle tips make knitting comfortable
- Exceptionally smooth cable-needle join
- Rotary cable join prevents twisting
- Flexible cable is great for magic loop knitting
- Color can be light or dark
Materials
- Needles: Bamboo
- Join: Brass
- Cable: Nylon
Cons
- Don’t leave them where they may be sat on.
Straight Bamboo Knitting Needles

It seems the straight versions in Tulip Needles aren’t available in US sizing and are only sized in the metric system.
The bamboo knobs on the end tell you what size it is.
Features
- Needle Sizes Available – 2mm – 12mm
- Total Needle Length – 25cm and 35cm
Pros
- Very smooth surface
Cons
- The finer needles could break if mishandled
Straight Wooden Needles

These short, chunky Tulip Wooden Knitting Needles are super thick, ready to help you tackle your jumbo knitting projects.
Features
- Needle Sizes Available – #19 – 9″ long (23cm x 15mm) and #19 – 15″ long (38cm x 15mm)
Pros
- Great for chunky/jumbo yarn projects
Cons
- Only available in the large size
Your Questions Answered
Where Are Tulip Needles Made?
Tulip Needles are made in Japan by the company Tulip Company Limited.
They manufacture, sell and export/import crochet hooks, knitting needles, sewing needles, customized needles, knitting and needlework accessories.
The company prides themselves on innovation and commitment to premium quality with all of their products. They’ve built a strong community of loyal customers over the years.
Though a smaller range of products, they make up for it with excellent craftsmanship, attention to detail, and quality materials.
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are the shorter and longer tips interchangeable
if I bought a set of 3.75″ and wanted to buy some sizes of the 4.5″ tips could I use them with the cables in the short set?
Hi Amy. Yes you can use the 4.5″ long tips with the cables in the short tips set. Happy Knitting!
I need to replace #5 (3.75) tulip carry c long interchangeable needles
Is it possible to get a replacement
Hi Robyn. Thanks so much for getting in touch. I will do some investigating and get back to you. Cheers Jodie
Hi Robyn. I’ve been in touch with the Tulip company in Japan. They suggested that you ask the store where you purchased your Tulip needles to see if they can order in a replacement. These are the details given by Tulip – The article number of CarryC Long Interchangeable Bamboo Knitting Needles US#5 (3.75mm) is “TP1247”. I’ve researched online to see if any online stores offer replacements but no luck yet. I’ll let you know if I do. Cheers Jodie
Hi Jodie. How do you like the cords on the Tulip CaryCLong? I have a ChiaoGoo bamboo set and the cords feel flimsy.
Hi Taura. The Tulip Carry C Long cords are just your standard clear plastic cord. It’s unlikely that they will kink because of the unique way the needle tip swivels independently of the cable. Cheers Jodie
Where can I buy a set of replacement cords?
Thank you
Hi Leslie. I found a listing on Etsy for Tulip CarryC Long Replacement cords. They are not sold as a set but individually. https://knitlikegranny.com/recommends/tulip-carryc-long-cables/ What set do you have? Cheers Jodie