Made from smooth natural bamboo, these little ‘shortie' needles are just what the doctor ordered for easy, pain free cable knitting. These are the shortest cable needles on the market at just 3 1/8" (8cm) which is about half the length of a standard double pointed needle. 5 "soft grooves" keep stitches securely in place without catching on your yarn or holding your stitches hostage. Available in a pack of 3 popular sizes for all your cabling needs: 3mm (US 2.5) 4mm (US 6) 6mm (US 10)