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Comfortable Crafting + A Contest!

We’re celebrating comfortable crafting this month at Knitter’s Pride! For those of you who have carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, arthritis, and other issues which hamper your crafting time, we’ve developed our Cubics needles and ergonomic crochet hooks with you in mind.


Our ergonomic products will help you craft the hours away when combined with a little self-care.  Taking frequent breaks to stretch is essential - here are some great stretches for crafters from knitfreedom.com. For minor pains, ice is a great way to reduce inflammation and get a little relief.  Of course, if your pain persists, it's important to stop what you're doing and go see a doctor to ensure you don't have a serious injury or other illness.  Once you get the go-ahead from your physician, you can pick up your needles or hook and get back on the crafting horse!


What makes Cubics so special? The unique ergonomic shape (a cuboid cross-section) provides comfort to the hand and yields uniform stitch formation. Because of the shape, you don’t need to grip the needles as tightly, easing tension in your hand and wrist.



Our Aluminum single-ended crochet hooks (available in gold or silver finish) and Steel single-ended crochet hooks feature ergonomically designed handles which are easier to grip, encouraging hours of comfortable crocheting. They are lightweight, durable and great for all crocheters, from beginner to advanced - even those with arthritis!
We'd like to give you a chance to see for yourself - we're giving away one pair of US#10 straight Cubics needles to one lucky winner!  Leave a comment on this blog post sharing either your favorite tip for self-care or why you'd like to give Cubics a try.  Be sure to leave a way for us to contact you (ie, Ravelry ID) in case you win.  We'll randomly choose one winning comment on Friday, April 27 to announce on this blog.  Good luck! 

60 comments:

  1. Those cubics look nice, would love to give them a try... I always stop and stretch my hands after knitting or crocheting: I shake out my wrists, then putting my hand up in a "stop" position, i use my other hand to gently bend back my fingers towards me to give an easy stretch..hold it and release, and shake it out.

    my ravelry name is sunfleur1

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  2. One thing that has really helped me is to develop my crochet skills and have at least one knitting and one crochet project going at a time so I can switch between them regularly.

    I've been loving the Knitter's Pride products I've tried so far (Tunisian interchangeable set and a few regular circs) and I'm really intrigued by the Cubics!

    Ravelry: tygress

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  3. I'd love to try these needles. I've heard so much about them, and, quite honestly, I am intrigued, especially after going to be bed with painful hands following an evening of knitting earlier this week. Rav amchart

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  4. I would love to try the new needles - I already have the knitters pride nova interchangeable set and LOVE them! I have problems with my wrists since I'm on the computer all day and would love to try the square knitting needles and see if they would help me. I usually just rotate my wrists every so often to give them a break.

    Ravelry ID: simbaroo27

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  5. I am just learning to crochet and I am perfecting flowers. I have just started getting needles and such. I love to knit but just need to challenge myself in making a sweater or something. I would love to try these needles they look awesome.
    Ravelry - iamannam

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  6. I would like to try these needles because sometimes my fingers starts drawing up or cramping while knitting.

    Ravelry - Knittingdancer

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  7. I sent some Cubics DPNs to my grandmother, and she loves them. I usually don't think to stretch until I feel an ache; even then, I usually take a quick stretch (stretch each finger individually and all fingers down toward the inner arm) and keep on knitting.

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    knittingwithwords on Ravelry

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  8. It would be great to win a pair of these so I can "test drive" before I make any purchases!

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  9. Would love to try the Cubic dbns for my sock knitting. I often have to stop and rest my hands. Old age is not for wimps

    Thanks
    ridderlin on ravelry

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  10. A good stretch every hour or so always helps! I force myself to stop after a certain # of rows or repeats...I don't always abide by my own rules, but I try! Thanks for a chance to win! RavID - jaydawnrn

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  11. I tried different knitting needles and this looks interesting I would think it would be more ergonomic when holding the cubics needles. I would love to give it a try. I tend to massage my hands and wrists before doing a project. I also take frequent breaks abt every 15 minutes.

    Raverly account is MagicCabbie :)

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  12. I try to take breaks and stretch before knitting. However, sometimes I still find my wrists aching after a marathon knitting session. I've found that microwavable wrist wraps from the local drug store work wonders when I've overused my wrists. I also try to switch between fibers and needle sizes.

    saraq24 on Ravelry

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  13. Looking at the photo, it appears the tips are rather sharp. I really love sharp points on my needles and would love to give these a 'test drive.'

    Thank you,

    Sisterrobinson on Ravelry

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  14. I love the idea of the Cubics. I, myself suffer from the beginning stages of arthritis and one tip I'd like to share is when knitting flat on two long needles, I use either the sleeve of my shirt or the knit fabric hanging from the needles to wrap around the end of the right needle to make my grip more comfortable. (since I'm a Continental knitter) This really takes off a lot of pressure and brings me relief while knitting.

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  15. I love the idea of the Cubics. I, myself suffer from the beginning stages of arthritis and one tip I'd like to share is when knitting flat on two long needles, I use either the sleeve of my shirt or the knit fabric hanging from the needles to wrap around the end of the right needle to make my grip more comfortable. (since I'm a Continental knitter) This really takes off a lot of pressure and brings me relief while knitting.

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  16. I would like to try cubics, because I have carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands

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  17. I'd love to tyr the Cubics because I just can't imagine what it would feel like knitting with them, and I am very curious to try. They look very unusual!
    Whenever my hands and fingers hurt from too much knitting, I just rest them for a bit and massage them. That works really nicely to improve circulation :)

    (knitmish on Ravelry)

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  18. I have arthritis in my hands and elbows, and have found it helpful to always knit with my elbows supported. The padded arms of my chair are too far apart to rest my elbows on while knitting, so I use small pillows. It felt odd at first, but makes a big difference!

    I hope this tip is helpful to others :)

    quinn on rav

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  19. I would like to try the Cubics needles because I get trigger finger in the winter from shoveling snow and it can make knitting difficult and painful. Thank you, Rowdygirl on Rav

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  20. I haven't really tried different brands / types of needles. I just have some clover and susan bates needles and metal ones you get at Walmart. I would love to try one of the Cubics needles and see the difference in the qualities.

    I'm Loves2Dance on Ravelry.

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  21. It would be great to win a pair of these.
    I can sit for hours knitting but just in the last few months.
    I found out doing that is what causes my feet to swell real bad.
    So, I've started walking and knitting.
    I know sounds odd but my feet don't swell anymore and I'm getting fresh air and sunshine.
    Rav> amandagayle37

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  22. I would love to try these needles because I have arthritis is my fingers and I have heard these needles are easy to use. sparky136 on Ravelry

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  23. Before I go on a knitting marathon, I dip my hands in one of those hot wax hand treatment contraptions that you can buy at teh big box stores. Not only do they keep my fingers limber and in shae but your hands become so nice and soft :)

    I love the look of your needles.....fingers crossed to win.

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  24. I'd love to try them! I'm hoping to buy a set of interchangeable circulars, and was looking at yours. Would love to try them before buying.

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  25. I would love to give these a try. As a person who has suffered from Carpul Tunnel in both hands and had surgary for it I think that these would be a good fit and try and be much more comfortable

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  26. I LOVE the feel of your circular needles and would love to try your Cubics as well! :-)

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  27. I've developed hand/forearm pain over the past year, and it has made me more serious about finding the proper tools for my craft. I would love to try these!

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  28. I would love a chance to try these needles.

    Sock2girl on Raverly

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  29. I take breaks every 20 minutes or so. I make sure I unkink my shoulders and neck as well as my hands. As a beginner, my hands tire and stiffen up easily. Giving my hands a massage with nice smelling lotion is also a little treat I give to my hands.

    I really like the Dreamz circular pair I have. I would love to try out the Cubics as well!

    Ravelry: hipstamom

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  30. would love to try the cubics.

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  31. These look amazing, would love to try them!

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  32. There are a few people that read my blog that would love to knit, but can not due to sever arthritis, CTS & even Tennis elbow. I would love to give these knitting needles away to one of them. http://www.lawsofknitting.com

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  33. I have arthritis in my thumbs and would like to give Cubics a try to see if I can knit for longer periods without pain.

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  34. Wow, a great giveaway! I have heard and read that cubics are great for the person with arthritis in their hands. I have arthritis and have always wanted to try using them. I'd love to win a pair! Thank you.

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  35. I try to stretch and shake my hands and switch between large guage and small guage projects.

    knitterlydesigns on Rav

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  36. I would like to win a set of cubics as my left hand has some nerve damage from a concussion and I think a different shape may ease some of the pain so I can knit my heart out!

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  37. I think it is a good idea to switch between different types of projects to avoid repetitive stress injuries: knit to crochet, light weight yarns to heavy weight yarns, small projects with short rows to big projects with long rows, etc. This helps me anyway, and it gives me an excuse to have many WIPs!

    Shananv on Ravelry

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  38. I've had some issues with tendon pain associated with crafting so these needles look very interesting to me. My best tip for self-care is to laugh with a child - it's impossible to feel bad while being silly with a baby!

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  39. I just attended a knitting retreat where one of the knitters had a set of your cubics needles. She said that they were the best needles ever and all that she now used. We even got to pass them around our group to view. They looked fantastic and I would really appreciate the opportunity to try them!

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  40. I'd love to try Cubics because sadly the one thing that directly causes my carpal tunnel is crocheting. I literally gave it up for 20 years and just picked it up again, but do it sparingly.

    I'm Grey_girl on ravelry.

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  41. I would LOVE to try the Cubics. I love knitting with straight needles and those look so interesting. I just discovered these needles the other day and was thinking about purchasing some but how wonderful to have a chance to win them.

    My Ravelry ID is pinterbaby.

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  42. I have recently had problems with carpal tunnel and it has kept me from knitting as much as I would like. I would love to see if this helps.

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  43. I'd love to try Cubics to see if they can help produce a more consistent gauge.

    Rav ID - Woolcrafter

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  44. I love to create things and I have had a hard time spending the amount of time that I use to spend on my projects before my accident. I was electrically shocked plugging a laptop in and it ruined the nerve in my arm so I left me with constant pain and numbness. I do love to create items still but I find it very useful to take breaks and stretch my hands. I think its great that you have created a design that will help with health issues by being ergonomic. I'd love to try your product to see if it will help me out.

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  45. I so need to try these!!! I have have to take more frequent breaks because of pain/numbness in my hands & fingers while I knit. I appreciate the chance to win a set of needles, but if I don't I will surely have to give them a try!!!
    RavID ~ jaydawnrn

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  46. I have chronic tendonitis in my right wrist/hand. I have one pair of cubics already and LOVE them. The definitely make a difference. I would love to win another set.

    My ravelry ID is: srrose104

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  47. Due to a severe case of tendonitis in an elbow I ended up in Physical Therapy to help strengthen it. Since knitting and crochet are such an important part of my life I was told to bring in my projects and let the therapist see me working on them.
    Her rules to live by were simple.
    Always take frequent breaks(set a timer if you must to remind you)
    Have more then one project going using different size hooks or needles so you hands have a chance to change how they are holding your hooks or needles.
    IF IT HURTS STOP AND TAKE A BREAK!

    Ravelry ID Spindledreams

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  48. I have been a knitter and crocheter for over 40 years but I now suffer from osteoarthritis and can only craft for a short time before it gets too painful, I am hoping these needles and hooks will be the I need x

    (witchycat on Ravelry)

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  49. When knitting stockinette, I usually use the middle eastern combination for the purl side and English knit in back loop for the knit side. This way my hands don't get tired because I change which hand I hold the yarn in each time.
    NOTE: The combination purl stitch is fast but does twist the stitch.

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  50. I would love to try these needles. I have fibromyalgia and oftentimes the muscles and joints in my hands start hurting very quickly when I knit. Perhaps these needles would relieve some of the stress that regular needles cause. Thanks for the chance to win! (afh163 on ravelry)

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  51. I'm a thrower and, after long stretches of knitting, my wrists and shoulders would hurt. I tried to learn continental knitting but I just couldn't get my hands work right. Finally, I taught myself lever knitting. It has helped me so much. It seems like I can knit forever and my hands never get tired! And now I can knit two ways so switching back and forth will reduce my risk of injury from repetitive movement. I'd love the chance to try your needles! They just look amazing!

    (jekkalynn on ravelry)

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  52. I don't get much knitting time, but what I do get is limited even more by the fact that I can't do it for very long. I work on a computer all day and knitting just puts extra stress on my hands. I would love to try the Cubics needles!

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  53. My self-care involves taking a day off, once a month usually, to have to myself. I usually spend it in silence, knitting, with out interuptions from my family. So, this is usually done between 9-5 which is when I typically work so I can finish in time to keep the family routine regular. It is wonderful for me and for my knitting.

    RavID: RainMomma

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  54. As a square needle in a round knitting world Cubics would be very accepting of me as a square peg in a round hole.

    RavID: labjockey

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  55. I'd love to give these a try! I just bought the Dreamz DPNs and they are great! The colour coding thing is pure genius. RavID: diellicious

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  56. I'd love to try these! I love wooden needles in general and I'm intrigued by the idea of cubic needles!

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  57. Am loving your needles. Would like to try the cubics.

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  60. I would love to try these needles. I also start 2 projects, knitting and crochet at a time and switch time by time.
    Ravelry : syeda
    Blog: www.syedaifat.blogspot.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Syedashobbies

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