ChiaoGoo is a family-owned business that designs and manufactures premium knitting and crochet tools, known for their high quality, smooth joins, and sharp tips, and popular among knitters and crocheters worldwide. ChiaoGoo brand knitting and crochet tools are designed and distributed in Troy, Michigan.

Demand for the knitting needles originated with the mother. She is an excellent knitter and knit in order to keep her family warm during the long, cold winters. She would often knit extra items and sell them to neighbors and friends to make some extra money for her family of seven. She was the needle “tester” and frequently asked for special needles to meet her needs. She is the inspiration for the ChiaoGoo brand name, which means “highly skillful and crafty lady”.