Neko Curved Double Pointed Knitting Needle Set for Hats and Loops (US 4 (3.5mm)) Neko's Curved Double Pointed Needle design makes it possible to knit socks, hats and loops with only 3 needles, not the usual 4 or 5 Two needles hold the stitches and the third needle is used as the working needle Neko's Curved Needle Set makes knitting socks, hats and loops easier, faster and much more comfortable A pack contains three needles in dedicated bright colors in smooth plastic This is the Neko XL (Extra Long) Needle Set: small sized curved DPNs with longer needle tips. Our new XL sized needle series in available in diameters from 3.0 to 5.0 mm