Cubics Winner + Customer Comments

Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway this month!  We are pleased to read so many fantastic responses.  Congratulations to RoamingKnitter, our winner for the US#10 Straight Cubics giveaway.  Please e-mail support@knitterspride.com with your shipping address so we may get your prize sent out ASAP!


Here are a few of our favorite comments and self-care tips from our last blog post:


"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." -Michelle 

"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." -Rebecca

"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!" -Quinn

Cubics DPN's - image courtesy of LaurenS

"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!" -hipstamom on Ravelry

...As well as some great comments from our Ravelry group:

"During the holidays last year, I was crocheting lots of dishcloths for my MIL. I found that my hands started cramping after two hours until I switched to the Knitter's Pride aluminum crochet hooks. Now I can work for hours and never feek any cramping or tiredness in my hands. I would highly recommend them!"  -djuseless on Ravelry  

"I have the 0 and 4 Cubics DPN's and love them. Had a sock class with Cookie A this past weekend and these were the needles of choice. I will be buying more of these." - LaurenS on Ravelry 

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!