Knitter's Pride 2018-19 Collection Reveal

We are pleased to introduce our 2018-19 Collection, arriving at a Knitter's Pride retailer near you next month!

We have made some exciting additions to our knitting needle and crochet hook ranges and are also adding lots of notions, tools, and bags to our lineup to help you stay organized and craft smarter. We will be adding more information to our website in the days to come, and also sharing details on our social media channels soon. For now, we hope you enjoy feasting your eyes on this sneak peek!

Ginger Range

This stunning new range is available in single point, double point, fixed circular, interchangeable knitting needles and single ended and Tunisian crochet hooks. These wooden needles feature a unique tinted look and come in luxury knitting cases we know you'll love.

Zing Range

By popular demand, we are expanding our Zing range to include Single Ended Crochet Hooks and Crochet Hooks Sets, and we're also adding Size US 2.5 (3.00mm) and US 3 (3.25mm) in Normal, Special Interchangeable, and 9" & 12" Fixed Circular knitting needle options.

Bamboo Gift Set

10 pairs of Interchangeable Needle tips made featuring quality Bamboo coupled with copper metal connectors gives a unique feel to the whole set. The set includes US sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11 and 4 cords to make needle lengths of 24, 32 (two count) & 40 inches and one set of cord connectors.

Row Counter Rings

Keep track of your knitting pattern in style! These rings are made from high quality stainless steel, and are available in 4 sizes.

Magnetic Knitter's Necklace Kit

Never lose another cable needle (or stitch marker!) again with this clever and stylish accessory. The magnetic wooden pendant can be used to keep the cable needles and stitch markers close for easy access. Choose from the two colors shown here; additional cable needle and stitch markers can also be purchased as a separate accessories kit as needed.

Nostepinne

This portable tool allows you to wind yarn into a ball virtually anywhere, allowing you to create a center-pull ball with ease.

Rainbow Knit Blockers

Our popular Knit Blockers now have a playful new look! Knitters can have more fun while blocking their favorite projects with this revolutionary blocking tool, which has been designed to speed up the blocking process for knitters & crocheters alike. Our new Rainbow Knit Blockers come in ten different colors in each set.

Zooni Stitch Markers

Six new super-cute variants have been added to our range of Zooni Stitch markers to add more fun to your project. Each pack of 12 comes in a mesh pouch for storage.

Knitting Charms

These multipurpose accessories each come with a repair hook & needle and can also double up as a key ring or bag charm. They make fabulous gifts for your crafty friends and are sure to draw attention and smiles!

Flora Shawl Pins

We've added 8 new shawl pin designs to our curated collection inspired by nature and the works of our designers. Each pin lends meaning to the garment you wear it with and enhances its unique beauty. They can also be used as hair pins!

Vibrance Pouches

Organize your stuff with these bright mesh pouches, available in button or zipper closures. Three assorted sizes (small, medium and large) and colors mean you have a size for just about anything.

Our 2018-19 collection will be arriving in shops beginning July 2018 - click here to find your nearest Knitter's Pride retailer, or ask for them at your Local Yarn Store (LYS). 

2017 Holiday Gift Set Reveal: The Golden Light

We're pleased to introduce this year's limited edition gift set, which is arriving at a Knitter's Pride retailer near you this month! The Golden Light captures the warmth of the holiday season with this elegant set designed for merry making.

The Golden Light is a masterpiece in its own, pairing warm colors with matte gold connectors.  Each set contains 9 pairs of interchangeable needle tips in US sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5 & 11; 4 color-coded cords in lengths of 24” (1 - green), 32” (2 - orange), & 40” (1 - red); and a set of cord connectors. Accessories are packed in a coordinated fabric pouch, and we have also included a color coordinated shawl pin adorned with a fine crystal as a free gift!

Make sure to add it to your wish list this holiday season!

Winner
Congratulations to lostinayarn, the winner of our giveaway for an Aspire Pattern Keeper! We will contact you shortly to arrange the delivery of your prize.

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Pin It To Win It: Wish List Must-Haves

Let the holiday countdown begin! Our Dreamz Limited-Edition Gift Set is now in stores, but not for long. As we've mentioned before, only 1500 sets are available, and when they're gone, they're gone! If you've been exceptionally good this year, this is the perfect addition to your wish list (click here to find a retailer near you!).

We know our fans are putting their favorite Knitter's Pride needles and hooks to good use this month creating memorable handmade gifts for their loved ones. All of us at Knitter's Pride would like to play 'Santa' by offering some extra-special prizes for our fans this month!

Pin It To Win It! 

We're giving away a Dreamz Starter Set to one lucky fan - all you have to do is pin your favorite Knitter's Pride product directly from our website (make sure it shows up here), then leave a comment on this blog post with a link to your pin and a way for us to contact you if you win (Ravelry name or e-mail address will do!).  

Not on Pinterest? That's ok, you can still enter our giveaway - simply leave a comment on this blog post sharing which Knitter's Pride product is at the top of your wish list (plus a way to contact you)! 

One winner will be announced on this blog on Friday, December 21 (we will use a random-number generator to pick our winner). Good luck! 

Be sure to follow us on Twitter, join our Ravelry group, or like our Facebook Fan Page for more great prizes this month (hint: if you've been wanting to give Karbonz a try, you won't want to miss out on this month's giveaways)! 

Karbonz + Operation Turkey Trot

We know that many of our fans were anxiously awaiting the arrival of Karbonz, our newest needles to join the Knitter's Pride family of products. Combining the sharp tips of our Novas with the lightweight, flexible carbon fiber which has an extremely high tensile strength, our Karbonz needles give you the best of both worlds!

We currently feature Straight, Single-Point and Fixed Circular needles in sizes ranging from US #000-US #4.  Click here to find a retailer near you!

For our fans who may not have a nearby LYS to see these needles in person, we'd like to share this video review from our friends at WEBS to give you a closer look at these unique new needles:

We're also excited to share the details of another exciting new product that we developed with the folks at Jimmy Beans Wool. When they asked us to create a one-of-a-kind interchangeable set that was truly "fit for a feast," we came up with this sleek set of Onyx-colored needle tips ranging in sizes from US #4 to US #11 which includes a spiffy case and four cords (one each 24" and 40" plus two 32").  The Holiday 2012 Dreamz Deluxe Set (available only at Jimmy Beans Wool) was inspired by the story of Kirstin Muench, one of our US distributors, and was part of "Operation Turkey Trot" - click here to read all about it!

Holiday Gifting Made Easy!

It's not too early to start making your holiday shopping list. We'd like to make it easy for you by rounding up the gifts you'll want to give and receive! 

For the serious knitter: The Dreamz Limited Edition Set is the ultimate gift for knitters this holiday season! Only 1500 gift sets will be available, each beautifully packaged with a certificate bearing a distinct box number. The attractive wooden box contains nine sizes of interchangeable Dreamz needle tips along with cords and other accessories. One set of Zooni Bead Stitch Markers are added complimentary in the set. 

For the sock-a-holic: Our Sock Needle Sets ensure you're ready for any sock project your heart desires! Choose from Nova or Dreamz, each set includes 6 sizes of DPNs ranging from US #0 to US #3. Sock Blockers are also an excellent choice for your sock-making friends. We have two colors to choose from, each available in three different sizes. 

For those who crochet: The Symfonie Rose Crochet Set is attractively packaged and tailor-made for gifting! Each single-ended crochet hook is adorned with European crystals. Sizes range from US E/4 to US L/11 totaling 8 hooks in all. The crochet artist on your list is sure to appreciate this elegant set! 

For stocking stuffers: Row counters, stitch holders, cable needles, stitch markers and point protectors are all handy gifts that knitters (and crocheters!) frequently forget to buy for themselves! Make sure your friends are ready to tackle a variety of projects in the new year by gifting these knitting bag essentials. 

For knitting guilds and stitching groups: If you have a big groups of crafty pals to shop for, remember that good things come in small packages! Our Zooni Bead Stitch Markers are colorful and stylish, not to mention useful. Choose from 17 colors and styles in all - each set includes 3 markers in all. There's sure to be one for everyone on your list!

Winner + Choosing the Right Needles for YOU!

Thanks to everyone who entered our blog contest this month! We were impressed with the variety of answers we received when we asked the question, "how do you like to knit socks?"  Our winner is Patrick Lyddy who said "Two at a time, Toe-up! Have an actual pair when you're done and no Second-Sock-itis!!" Please contact us at support@knitterspride.com (or Ravelry PM knitterpride) to arrange delivery of your Knitter's Pride Sock Blockers. Congratulations! 

Though many of our fans know which style of needle they prefer, we'd like to offer anyone who is new to Knitter's Pride a few suggestions to help select the right needles for your next project. 

First, consider what you'll be making: Projects that are knitted flat are well-suited to single-point needles, which beginning knitters are often more comfortable using. However, if you are knitting something large such as an afghan, you'll want to use circular needles so that you have plenty of room for all of your stitches. 

Karbonz DPNs

Cubics Fixed Circulars

Projects that are knitted in-the-round can be made on circular needles or double point needles (DPNs). As we noted in our last blog post, small circumference projects can use either needle option if you know how to use the magic loop technique for circulars. Larger-circumference projects such as sweaters work best on circulars. 

Lace knitting is often faster and easier with sharp-pointed needles such as our Nova or Karbonz needles, while sock knitting (as we learned in our last post) lends itself to various needle and material types. This brings us to our next point: your knitting style.

Yes, how you knit can play a part in your needle choice. Do you hold a lot of tension in your hands as you work and are often sore after a few hours of knitting? Give our ergonomic Cubics needles a try! Knitting on-the-go? Consider using circular needles - there's no need to worry about dropping a needle and never finding it again! Our new line of Karbonz needles is also great for traveling knitters; they are virtually unbreakable while still being lightweight and warm to the touch. Both Karbonz and Nova needles can endure being packed away in your purse or bag without fear of snapping.

Nova Deluxe Interchangeable Set

If you're trying to decide between fixed circular needles or investing in an interchangeable set, it's especially important to pay attention to how you knit: knitters who tend to twist their knitting while working in the round will be happiest with fixed circular needles, while looser knitters who use less twisting motions in their knitting will enjoy working with our interchangeable sets. 

Ultimately, personal preference is often the deciding factor in choosing needles. Once you've tried various materials and styles (such as in our Comby Sampler Set), you'll know what works best for you! 

Meet our Newest Needle Sets!

After hearing feedback from enthusiastic knitters and yarn store owners alike, we have developed several new needle sets for your knitting pleasure!

Cubics Deluxe IC

Perhaps the most talked-about needles from Knitter's Pride (though we're pleased to say it's a rather close competition), we have two new Cubics sets you'll want to try.  The Cubics Deluxe IC needle set features 7 needle tips ranging in sizes from US #6-11.  You'll also receive 4 Cords (to make 24'', 40'' & 2 of 32''), as well as size markers, end caps and cord keys, all in a fabric case with see-through vinyl. 

 The Cubics Special IC (Interchangeable) needle set features five needle pairs ranging in sizes from US #6 to US #10, 2 cords to make 16" circumference total (when tips and cord are joined together), plus other useful accessories (size markers, end caps and cord keys), all packaged in an attractive fabric case with see-through vinyl.  What makes this set special is the 4" needle tips which allow for knitting smaller circumferences when used with the set's cords.

Cubics Special IC

Both sets feature the unique ergonomic shape of our Cubics line, providing comfort to the hand and uniform stitch formation as you knit the hours away.  The easy-to-connect cords have smooth joins that enables easy stitch glide and no snagging; they're also resilient and flexible, lying flat with ease, and won't kink or twist as you knit with them.  Beginners and advanced knitters alike will appreciate these thoughtfully-packaged sets.

Dreamz enthusiasts can also rejoice - our latest set in your favorite color-coded wooden needles was designed with you in mind!  The Dreamz Special IC set comes with seven of the most-used needle sizes, ranging from US #4 to US #10, 2 cords to make 16" circumference total (when tips and cord are joined together), plus size markers, end caps and cord keys.  Like our other sets, they're attractively packaged in a fabric case with see-through vinyl.  The needles tips measure 4" in length, featuring perfect points that are flawlessly tapered.  When used with the included cords, you'll be able to knit smaller circumferences in the round - perfect for hats, and cowls!

For those of you who prefer metal needle tips, but also want to knit smaller circumferences with circular needles, look no further than the Nova Special IC set.  Again, you'll receive seven of the most-used needle sizes, ranging from US #4 to US #10, 2 cords to make 16" circumference total (when tips and cord are joined together), plus size markers, end caps and cord keys - all in a fabric case with see-through vinyl.  Each 4" needle tip is engineered from hollow brass pipes and plated with high quality nickel; the polished surface and sharp tapered points are a delight to knit with. 

Finally, if you're new to Knitter's Pride needles and don't know where to start, our revamped Comby Sampler Set gives you a taste of our most popular needles types and sizes.  This affordable set contains a pair each of Dreamz (US #6), Cubics (US #7) and Nova (US #8) tips along with cords in two useful lengths (to make 24'' & 40''), end caps and cord keys.  Packaged in a lovely fabric case with see-through vinyl, the Comby Sampler Set is ideal for introducing interchangeable needles to new knitters and makes a great gift!