When I saw these advertised I immediately bought them. These pin combs (I don't know how else to describe them ) are perfect. As you can see in the photo I use them with blocking wires and T pins. They certainly make blocking quicker and, unbelievably, enjoyable!
These are fabulous. For most items you will need two, perhaps even three boxes but they are worth it, even if you have to buy one box at a time or save up for them. They're a real time saver and work very well. I use them with puzzle block mats. I used to use wires and t-pins but now use these for almost everything. My wires are relegated to a spot under the couch for those few times I need them. For shawl points I still use t-pins but I have seen these used horizontally for that also. I see that some people are saying that they catch the fine yarns. I hold right next to the blocker as I remove them straight up and I haven't had that problem. I use light weight yarns all the time. They stick so deeply that I could see how this could happen, just be careful when you pull them out. They are almost impossible to get back into the box. I ended up getting a Rubbermaid container to keep them in
I would have given it 5 stars except for the tiny snag on the very first blocker I used. I was blocking a sweater and when I removed the blocker, it brought a few plies of yarn with it and created a snag. Quite disappointing, really. I hope the manufacturing process can be adjusted or quality control enhanced to prevent burrs from being produced. So far, I've only found a burr on one needle on one blocker - so it's not really the end of the world. Otherwise, these are great.
Wow! These blocking pins are amazing! I just unpinned a scarf I blocked for a friend. The knitting originally looked uneven and a little wonky. After blocking it, with the Knitter's Pride Knit Blockers, it is perfectly even. I wished there were more in the set, because I had to use some T-pins, too. They didn't hold the scarf as evenly. I also used the Knit IQ Blovking mats which were awesome because of the grid lines and the extra thickness of the mats. The Knit Blockers are well worth the money. I'm about to buy my second set.
Theses are the best invention for blocking knits. So much more efficient than the individual U-pins. They contain two sizes in the box...a 4 inch and a 2 inch pin. There are a generous amount in each box, so one box can handle an Afghan or a sweater, etc. Lace may still require the U-pins, but most knitted fabric will do great with these.
Feature Product
- Knit Blockers & Pin Kit-
- The product is manufactured in India
- All circular needles are sold separately
Description
Knitter's Pride Knit Blockers and Pin Kit-These easy-to-handle blockers substantially speeds up blocking on all types of projects. The design helps maintain even tension across the width of the blocking pins. Ideal for blocking straight edges like sweaters, shawls, and scarves. Anchor holes in each blocker allows the user to attach string along large sections which can be pulled and pinned to maintain constant tension. Made with tough plastic embedded with sharp, sturdy and rust resistant stainless steel pins.
I got these blockers about a month ago and I’ve used them on three or four projects now. They work pretty well but I could really use another two sets. There just aren’t enough in one box and I think they’re crazy expensive for what they are. I would like to of gotten 3 times as many for the price.
Wow, what can I say? They make blocking so much easier. I machine knit a lot and never really bothered with blocking, because - to me it was always so much of a hassle. I never could keep up with the pins and normally never had enough. I love the box the come in - perfect storage for when I need them. I used them with blocking wires and loved the results. If you knit you should block and why not make it as easy as possible on yourself and buy some I would suggest getting two boxes unless what you need to block is fairly small- if using on any knitting clothing you will need two ( at least that is what I found to be true)
I have used these once so far and they really do make blocking so much easier. The only reason I can not give five stars is because several pins had little hook bits that caught on my work. I will need to sand those down before I use them again. Other than that, they are great.
You could probably live without it, but WHY? What a time saver! Be careful, though. The super duper sharpness is reason to remove a star. They are dangerously sharp! If you have tots running around, make sure you keep them out of reach. I was able to lay out a lace project is about a 10th the time. Being able to place 4 or 8 pins at once is a great thing! I do believe I'll be getting another box of them . They come in a nice plastic box with foam in the bottom so you can stick the blockers in it for safe keeping.
Great idea, been wanting to try them for awhile. They are perfect for blocking blanket squares. Disappointed that some of the prongs have little barbs on them that get caught on the yarn. Have never had that happen with t-pins which cost considerably less.
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