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 

Getting to Know Your Needles

You may have noticed a new line of needles at your LYS - Knitter's Pride needles and crochet hooks are soon to be your favorite tools for the crafts you love!  With the help of an international advisory panel of knitters and crocheters, we developed our range of needle styles and types to suit the needs of artisans just like you.

If you're new to the Knitter's Pride family, we're pleased you've found us - allow us to give a brief introduction to our product lines:

Dreamz

This line of wooden needles is color-coded for each size, making it easier to find what you're looking for!  Choose from DPNs, Fixed Circular, Interchangeable, and Single-Pointed.  We also have Interchangeable Circular Needle sets, DPN sets, and Single-Pointed needles sets to ensure you always have what you need to cast on!  You can also click here to read Clara Parkes' Dreamz review on Knitter's Review.

Cubics

These cuboid-shaped needles are easy on your hands and available in a wide range of options:  DPNs, Fixed Circulars, Interchangeables, Single-Pointed, and Interchangeable Circular sets, too! They are truly needles with all the right angles - once you give them a try, you won't want to knit with anything else!

Nova

These needles are lightweight, durable and soon to be your new favorite metal needles. Choose from DPNs, Fixed Circular, Interchangeable, and Single-Pointed.  You can also build your needle library with our Interchangeable Circular Sets, DPN sets, and Single-Pointed sets!

Basix

Everyone needs a few good Basix!  Available in DPNs, Fixed Circulars and Single-Pointed needles, they're a great option for the beginning knitter.  These lightweight birch needles are polished for superior glide - they work effortlessly with every type of yarn without slowing down your rhythm!

Crochet

We've developed both Single-Ended and Tunisian crochet hooks in a variety of materials.  Choose from our color-coded Dreamz or the lightweight and ergonomically-designed Aluminum with a soft-feel handle.  If you prefer single-ended crochet hooks, choose from our Dreamz and Aluminum lines as well as our durable Steel hooks which feature an ergonomic handle for maximum crafting comfort, or the polished wood Basix, which glide effortlessly with every type of material.

Try Knitter's Pride for Free!
We know that once you give our needles a try, you'll fall in love - which is why we're giving you plenty of chances to win FREE Knitter's Pride needles and crochet hooks this month.

Chance #1: Click here to sign up for our brand-new e-newsletter (you can also use the sign-up on the right sidebar), and you'll automatically be eligible to win a prize!  We'll announce our first round of winners (yes, plural!) when we send out the inaugural issue.

Chance #2: Follow us on Twitter, join our Ravelry group, or become a fan on Facebook - because you never know when or where we'll announce our next giveaway! 

Chance #3: Leave a comment on this blog post sharing which needles you're excited to try - or, if you've used some already, let us know what you think! We'll pick one lucky person to win a prize on Friday, February 24th.  Good luck!