Do you like circular needles but are bugged by the unruliness of the cable? There are several very easy cures for this.  If you are in a hurry, run hot water in the sink & put the needles in it. The cable will relax in a very short period of time. Do NOT try to speed up the process with boiling water or by using a microwave.    If you have more time, just hang the cable over a door knob. The weight of the points is enough to help relax the cable.  If the needle tips are very fine(size 3 or smaller) attach a clothespin to each tip to increase the weight.