HiyaHiya - Needle and Cable Size Conversion Chart
Use the guide below to find the right cable, tip, or adaptor size for your HiyaHiya interchangeable set.
Cable Length Availability
Which cable sizes are available in each length. Scroll sideways to see all lengths.
| Cable Size | 27_s | 30 36_s |
35 40_s |
40 45_s |
50 56 |
60 66 |
80 86 |
100 106 |
120 126 |
150 156 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini (2.00–2.50mm) | ||||||||||
| Small (2.75–5.00mm) | ||||||||||
| Large (5.50–10.00mm) |
Cable length is tip-to-tip, and includes the length of either the 10cm or 13cm needle. For 13cm tips, do not use a cable shorter than 50cm. Only the 7cm tip is compatible with the 27_s cm cable.
Needle Tip & Cable Compatibility
Which cable size (Mini, Small or Large) each tip type needs, by mm range. Scroll sideways to see all ranges.
| Tip Type | 2.00–2.50mm | 2.75–5.00mm | 5.50mm | 6.00–10.00mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel / Sharp Steel Tips 10cm (4") | Mini | SM | LG | LG |
| Steel / Sharp Steel Tips 13cm (5") | Mini | SM | LG | LG |
| Bamboo Tips 10cm (4") | Mini | SM | LG | LG |
| Bamboo Tips 13cm (5") | Mini | SM | LG | LG |
| Sharp Steel Square Tips 10cm (4") | Mini | SM | SM* | LG |
| Sharp Steel Square Tips 13cm (5") | Mini | SM | SM* | LG |
| Steel / Sharp Steel Tips 7cm (2.8") | Mini | SM | SM* | LG |
| Flyer Tips 8cm (3") | Mini | SM | SM* | LG |
*The general rule is that Small cables suit 2.75–5.00mm and Large cables suit 5.50–10.00mm. However, for Interchangeable Flyers, Square tips, and 7cm tips, 5.50mm uses a Small connection cable instead.
Single Point Adaptor Set Compatibility
| Adaptor Size | Needle Size |
|---|---|
| Mini | 2.00–2.50mm |
| Small | 2.75–5.00mm |
| Large | 5.50–10.00mm |
Tip Types
Sharp Steel: the sharpest pointed needles in the HiyaHiya range. Made from hollow stainless steel, good for light yarn and intricate stitches.
Steel: lightweight, hollow stainless steel, a great all-round needle.
Points to Note
Single Point Adaptor Set: turns interchangeable tips into straight needles. Available with or without stoppers, in Mini, Small and Large sizes.
Flyers & Interchangeable Flyers: flexible DPNs for small circumference projects. Tips sold as a set of 6, cables sold separately as a set of 3.
Needles and tips do not come with pins, grips or stoppers. All HiyaHiya interchangeable cables are swivel nylon cables.
Needle Tips: Metric, US & UK Sizes
| Metric | US Sizes | UK Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.70mm | 6-0 | 22 |
| 1.00mm | 5-0 | 19 |
| 1.20mm | 4-0 | 18 |
| 1.50mm | 3-0 | 17 |
| 1.75mm | 2-0 | 15 |
| 2.00mm | 0 | 14 |
| 2.25mm | 1 | 13 |
| 2.50mm | 1.5 | N/A |
| 2.75mm | 2 | 12 |
| 3.00mm | 2.5 | 11 |
| 3.25mm | 3 | 10 |
| 3.50mm | 4 | N/A |
| 3.75mm | 5 | 9 |
| 4.00mm | 6 | 8 |
| 4.50mm | 7 | 7 |
| 5.00mm | 8 | 6 |
| 5.50mm | 9 | 5 |
| 6.00mm | 10 | 4 |
| 6.50mm | 10.5 | 3 |
| 7.00mm | 10.75 | 2 |
| 7.50mm | 10.85 | 1 |
| 8.00mm | 11 | 0 |
| 9.00mm | 13 | 00 |
| 10.00mm | 15 | 000 |