• How do I know which circular needle length I will want?

Why would I want a 4" needle?
You have small hands OR you are working on small diameter projects such as socks.

Why would I want a 5" needle?
You have small or medium size hands, or this is the length you are used to in other needles you have and you are not uncomfortable.

Why would I want a 6" needle?
You have large hands, OR you would like to see what you have just knit clearly. For example if you are doing some lace work and want to see the pattern of the stitches you just did before they get scrunched up on the cable. REMEMBER: The larger length needles won't work if you have a small diameter project! For example if you are knitting a small sock you need a short needle length no matter what size your hands are. Return to Circular Needles.

  • Can I still return my 1st or 2nd generation circular needles ?

May 31, 2010 was the deadline to exchange all 1st and 2nd generation circular needles.

  • Why do Signature Needles cost more than other commercially available needles?

Each needle is constructed from aircraft quality aluminum and each point is precision turned and hand polished allowing stitches to glide effortlessly. Our needles are made 100% in the United States and meet all state and federal environmental regulations. Our commitment to having the product made here in the United States ensures you will receive a safe high quality product. It also eliminates the concern of lead poisoning and improper waste disposal. We are also concerned with the treatment of workers in foreign factories.

  • Can I customize the colors of my needles?

Needle colors are size specific. Because we have so many different options (length, size etc.) we have had to reduce the number of colors available to 5. If customers could choose a color we would have to manufacture and stock 12 single point needle sizes x 3 lengths x 3 tips x 3 caps= 324 choices x 5 colors = 1,620 different choices.

High volume orders can be quoted for custom colors. Please call or email for more information.

  • What colors are the needles?

All needle sizes are color-specific:

US Size 1 2.25 mm Emerald Green
2.50 mm 2.50 mm Amethyst Purple (NO US size equivalent)
US Size 2 2.75 mm Ruby Red
3.00 mm 3.00 mm Sapphire Blue (NO US size equivalent)
US Size 3 3.25 mm Gold
US Size 4 3.50 mm Amethyst Purple
US Size 5 3.75 mm Sapphire Blue
US Size 6 4.00 mm Emerald Green
US Size 7 4.50 mm Ruby Red
US Size 8 5.00 mm Gold
US Size 9 5.50 mm Amethyst Purple
US Size 10 6.00 mm Sapphire Blue

  • Will you be offering additional cap designs?

Yes, we hope to offer new designs on an on-going basis. If you have a suggestion please let us know.

  • Which point should I select?

The Stiletto point is our most popular. It has a long slope from the regular shaft diameter to the end of the point. The benefit to this point profile is that it is very fast and getting into even difficult stitches is easy. Doing something like a "knit 3 together through the back loop" iis done with no trouble. It is a favorite of lace knitters, and finding the next stitch in fuzzy yarns is also done easily.

The Middy point has a shorter (than Stiletto) point profile, that is, the distance from the regular shaft diameter to the end of the point. Very tight knitters find this profile gets the stitch up onto the needle diameter quickly which makes for better gauge.

The Blunt point profile has a point that is as it name implies - not sharp. Knitters who like the type of point that is found on many needles found in stores today will like this, however it is the choice of a small minority.

  • Can I have my needles monogrammed?

Not at the present time.

  • Will you be making circular needles?

They are on the drawing board now with many other new possible products and accessories.

  • How can I find out about new products?

The best way is to join the newsletter list. You will get an email telling you when new products are available.

  • Where can I actually see and touch the needles?

We will be attending several knitting shows across the country through out the year. There are also several stores that carry the needles in both the US and Canada. Watch the website and newsletter for information.

  • Do Signature Needles have a warranty?

If a product proves to suffer from defective materials or workmanship during the warranty period, Signature will examine the defective product and decide, at its sole discretion, if the defect is covered under warranty. Signature will then, either repair the defective product or replace it with the same or comparable product. Please see our guarantee for complete details.

  • Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we have many customers all over the world and can ship right to your home or office.

  • Do you sell your needles in pairs?

Yes, our needles come in pairs. We also have full (US sizes 1-10) or partial (US sizes 1-5 or 6-10) sets of needles.

  • Do you sell single needles?

Yes, we understand sometimes a needle can get lost or misplaced. Please call us for single needle orders.

  • Do you make custom lengths or sizes?

Yes, we have the capability to make special orders. Please call or email us for a custom quote.

  • Are gift certificates available?

Yes! You can take all the worry out of the process by purchasing a gift certificate online or calling our toll free number (888.656.1113). We will make arrangements to have a Gift Certificate sent to the knitter of your choice.

  • Can I make a Wishlist to send to my friends and family?

Yes, you can. Just visit our products page, choose your favorites, and add them to a Wishlist with a single click!