This knitters cable needle/pin is supplied in a handy protective sleeve (sleeve design may vary from stock photo). Suitable for standard knitting needles sizes 5.5mm to 7.5mm. The cable pin is made from metal, approximate length 14.5cm. Manufacturer: Whitecroft (a Prym brand). Product packaging/styling may vary from photo. A cable pin is used to hold knitted wool stitches at the front/back of work whilst knitting either side, to create a twisted cable effect on the garment. In the interests of safety, please keep this product away from babies and small children. We also sell a smaller size cable pin, plus cranked cable pins, stitch stoppers, yarn bobbins and stitch markers