24 inch (60 cm) Addi Turbo Rocket circular knitting needles
When addi first produced the Rocket circulars, they were only available in the smaller sizes — so they were called “Sock Rockets.” Now that Rockets are available all the way up to a US 13, they’re simply called “addi Turbo Rockets” — but some of the older packaging still says “Sock Rockets.” They’re the same great needles, with or without the “Sock”!
addi Rockets are now coated with white bronze, rather than nickel. The process to produce the bronze-coated needles uses less electricity and water, and is more environmentally friendly; the new finish is also great news for knitters who are allergic to nickel!
Actual needle lengths:
16″ and 20″ circulars: 3.5 in/8.8 cm
24″ and above: 5 in/12.8 cm
Per industry standard, all circular knitting needles are measured from tip to tip. For example, a 32″ circular needle is 32 inches from one needle tip to the other.
⚠️Please note: Needles typically labeled size US 1 (2.25mm) are actually US 1 (2.5mm) in this line. Needles typically labeled size US 2 (2.75mm) are actually US 2 (3.0mm) in this line.
All sizes US 0 and smaller have a gold cord while all other sizes have a blue cord.
When addi first produced the Rocket circulars, they were only available in the smaller sizes — so they were called “Sock Rockets.” Now that Rockets are available all the way up to a US 13, they’re simply called “addi Turbo Rockets” — but some of the older packaging still says “Sock Rockets.” They’re the same great needles, with or without the “Sock”!
addi Rockets are now coated with white bronze, rather than nickel. The process to produce the bronze-coated needles uses less electricity and water, and is more environmentally friendly; the new finish is also great news for knitters who are allergic to nickel!
Actual needle lengths:
16″ and 20″ circulars: 3.5 in/8.8 cm
24″ and above: 5 in/12.8 cm
Per industry standard, all circular knitting needles are measured from tip to tip. For example, a 32″ circular needle is 32 inches from one needle tip to the other.
⚠️Please note: Needles typically labeled size US 1 (2.25mm) are actually US 1 (2.5mm) in this line. Needles typically labeled size US 2 (2.75mm) are actually US 2 (3.0mm) in this line.
All sizes US 0 and smaller have a gold cord while all other sizes have a blue cord.
What are the different types of Addi needles?
All Addi needles are precision engineered with an ultra-flexible nylon cord and a smooth, snag free join. The primary difference between the various Addi styles are the shape, material, and point of their shaft.
What is the Addi Turbo Needle?
The original Addi needle was the Addi Turbo, so named because it was so smooth that stitches slipped off the needle easily allowing knitters to knit faster. The Addi Turbo tip is more rounded than sharp. Most knitters today prefer a sharper tip, and Addi Rockets and Rocket Squares are more popular than the classic Turbos. However, for larger gauge yarns and single plies, Turbos are useful as they help prevent splitting the yarn as you knit.
What’s the difference between Addi Turbo and Addi Rocket?
The Addi Rocket has a much sharper tip than the Addi Turbo. The Rocket has the same smooth finish and cable, but the sharper and more tapered tip has become a fan favorite as the sharper tip makes it easier to knit lace stitches and to knit finer yarns generally.
What are Addi Rocket Squared Needles?
Introduced in 2020, the Rocket Squared needles are a version of the Rocket needles with a slightly rounded square shaft. The shaft has the same smooth finish and sharp point as Rockets but with a special no-slip texture that makes them easier to hold and helps keep the stitches on the needle until you’re ready for them to come off.
What are Addi Ewenicorn needles?
Introduced in 2022, the Addi Ewenicorn needles are a playful twist for the Addi line - literally! The shaft of the Addi Ewenicorn is twisted like a magical unicorn’s horn. The fun pink super-flexible cable has a tiny SOS slit at the top near the snag-free join so you can add a lifeline to your project. There are now 2 tips options for the ewenicorn circulars, the more rounded Turbo tip and brand new for 2025, the sharper Rocket tip as well.
