ChiaoGoo Red Circular Knitting Needles are made of high grade stainless steel and come with a flexible multi-strand steel cable coated with red nylon for easy sliding of stitches. Tips are precise and perfectly tapered with a satin finish. These 9" circulars are the perfect size for knitting socks in the round without the need for double points or magic loop. ChiaoGoo cables have no "memory" and will not retain kinks and curves from storage, making them a favorite high quality needle at a reasonable price.