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Knit Picks Lace Blocking Wires & T-Pins

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  • PERFECT FOR CRAFTING: These Knit Picks Lace Blocking Wires & T-Pins are an essential tool for knitters and crocheters who like to work with lace patterns
  • HELPS FINISHING TOUCHES: Lace blocking wires easily allow you to create even edges and highlight scalloped borders that show off the intricate detail of your carefully made shawls, stoles and scarves
  • EASY TO USE: Simply slip the wire through the edges of your lace project and place pins along the inside of the wires to hold them in place while the lace dries
  • INCLUDED: Set comes with 15 (32.5"/83cm long) stainless steel and rust proof straight wires (est. 15 gauge), 20 nickel-plated rust-resistant T-pins (1.5”/4cm long) and blocking instructions
  • BEST USE: For best results, use with Knit Picks Blocking Mats or a blocking board

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Blocking Wires blocking a beautiful knit lace shawl

Knit Picks Lace Blocking Wires & T-Pins

Lace blocking wires are essential to creating shawls, stoles, and scarves that show off all of the delicate details of lace. Simply slip the wire through the edges of your lace project and place pins along the inside of the wires to hold them in place while the lace dries. The result is a lacy fabric that lays flat and displays the stitch patterns in detail. If you have scalloped edges you will want to slip the wire through the outer edges of your scallops to emphasize them. Follow the same rules as pin or string blocking by measuring the radius of your finished piece as you adjust the wires. All wires are stainless steel and rust proof. The first time you use your blocking wires, wipe them with a soft cloth to remove manufacturing residue.

  • An essential tool for knitters and crocheters who like to work with lace patterns
  • Lace blocking wires easily allow you to create even edges and highlight scalloped borders
  • Set comes with 15 (32.5"/83cm long) straight wires (est. 15 gauge), stainless steel and rust proof
  • Also includes 20 nickel-plated rust-resistant T-pins (1.5"/4cm long) and blocking instructions
  • For best results, use with blocking board or mats

Knit Picks blocking mats, wires and pins used to block a knit shawl

Blocking Your New Creations

Blocking is an important step to finishing your knit and crocheted projects. Blocking sets your stitches, can help restore symmetry and make your projects look more "professional". It's also essential when finishing lace projects and wanting to enhance beautiful edging.

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Blocking T-Pins Included

This Blocking Wire set includes 20 T-Pins so you can start blocking right away. These pins help hold your project in place while the stitches set and can be reused for your next project!

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Customers find the blocking wires easy to use and effective for blocking knitted garments like shawls and sweater pieces. They are sturdy and work well for blocking knitted garment pieces. Many customers find the wires great for lace knitting and blockable shawls. However, opinions differ on the pins and flexibility of the wires.

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29 customers mention "Wire quality"24 positive5 negative

Customers like the wire quality. They say the wires are smooth, go through projects easily, and make blocking lace a breeze. The ends are nice and smooth, making the edging visible and crisp.

"...For 99% of the knit things I make, these wires are perfect. Highly recommended. Don’t know how I knit for so many years without them." Read more

"This was exactly what I needed. I thought the wires were smooth and they went through my project easily with no catching or snagging...." Read more

"...There is a good number of wires. The ends of the wires are smooth and don’t catch on my projects when I am inserting them...." Read more

"...Otherwise, blocking wires worked fine with the t-pins I already have." Read more

26 customers mention "Quality"23 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the quality of the product. They find it sturdy, well-made, and a good kit from a trusted brand.

"These are exactly as described. They are very sturdy and work so well! I am able to block my work so easily! I will continue to repurchase as needed...." Read more

"This type of thing is indispensable for blocking, and these are pretty good ones. The rods are very bendy, and would be great for curved edges...." Read more

"These are great quality and a necessity when blocking lace shawls. Definitely recommend to all knitters. Will last a lifetime." Read more

"Great kit. Not sure if these pins are stainless steel, so beware when they get wet they may eventually rust...." Read more

22 customers mention "Blockability"22 positive0 negative

Customers find these blocking pins useful for blocking knitted garments like shawls, scarves, and throws. They make blocking easy and work well for straight blocking but don't bend as much as they'd like for lacy knits.

"...They are very sturdy and work so well! I am able to block my work so easily! I will continue to repurchase as needed...." Read more

"This type of thing is indispensable for blocking, and these are pretty good ones. The rods are very bendy, and would be great for curved edges...." Read more

"These are great quality and a necessity when blocking lace shawls. Definitely recommend to all knitters. Will last a lifetime." Read more

"...Unfortunately they are stiffer and thicker. They are fine for straight blocking, but don't bend as well as I'd like for a very curvy shawl...." Read more

22 customers mention "Work well"19 positive3 negative

Customers find the blocking wires useful and effective for blocking projects. They work well and produce good results.

"These are exactly as described. They are very sturdy and work so well! I am able to block my work so easily! I will continue to repurchase as needed...." Read more

"...These wires work great, and I highly recommend using blocking wires to anyone who doesn't feel that blocking is necessary...." Read more

"I have never used blocking wires before. These worked perfectly for a shetland lace scarve I knitted...." Read more

"I bought these wires/pins to block a rectangle lace shawl. They worked very well, except that I would like to have had more pins...." Read more

13 customers mention "Ease of use"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the product easy to use and helpful for finishing projects. It saves time and is quicker than using pins. The directions are included, and the tube the set comes in is great for keeping things organized.

"...I thought the wires were smooth and they went through my project easily with no catching or snagging. They are straight with no bends or twists...." Read more

"...Quicker than trying to pin out the entire garment and much more accurate." Read more

"...The tube the set comes in is great for keeping things in order." Read more

"...Not only do they save a ton of time but they make it really easy to adjust the different edges of my handmade scarves so the sides are the same..." Read more

9 customers mention "Lace knitting"9 positive0 negative

Customers like the lace knitting wires. They say the wires leave gorgeous edges and lace patterns open to their full potential, making them a must-have for any lace knitter. The wires are long and flexible, leaving crisp edges and visible picots on the edging.

"...The wires are long and flexible, leaving gorgeous edges and lace patterns open to their full potential...." Read more

"...it is perfectly straight, even on all sides and all the picots on the edging are visible and crisp...." Read more

"A must have for any lace knitter. Good price, good study material. Arrived on time. I’m very happy." Read more

"Wouldn't block my lace projects without these wires and Knit Picks is a great company...." Read more

19 customers mention "Pins"6 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pins. Some find the bonus T pins handy, while others say they were missing or arrived with an odd number of wires. The kit comes with 20 pins, but some customers found their shawl was over 60".

"...The pins they came with are rubbish. Dull and short. I didn’t care very much as I already had plenty...." Read more

"...They are straight with no bends or twists. The pins are what I expected." Read more

"Love the blocking wires, but sadly no pins came with as advertised so I had to purchased those separate which was annoying. Otherwise just fine" Read more

"...of wires when blocking out my projects, and this set comes with an odd number of wires...." Read more

10 customers mention "Flexibility"6 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the flexibility of the art supplies. Some find them somewhat flexible and suitable for curved edges, while others report that they are stiffer and thicker than expected.

"...They are somewhat flexible, but did not use them for the curved edge above; I would have been more comfortable using finer lace wires..." Read more

"...Unfortunately they are stiffer and thicker. They are fine for straight blocking, but don't bend as well as I'd like for a very curvy shawl...." Read more

"...They are straight with no bends or twists. The pins are what I expected." Read more

"...They were bending a little bit last time, but returned back to straight as soon as the pressure was released. I also like the length." Read more

Just fine. They do the job
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Just fine. They do the job
This type of thing is indispensable for blocking, and these are pretty good ones. The rods are very bendy, and would be great for curved edges. So far I’ve only done straight edges, and I’ve had to use lots of pins and a T-square to keep my edges perfect. The ends are not covered with a rubber-type tip like other brands, but that hasn’t bothered me.The pins they came with are rubbish. Dull and short. I didn’t care very much as I already had plenty. There wouldn’t have been enough to block much of anything anyway.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
    Used the wires to block a large mosaic-stitch shawl that I made after a knitting group friend suggested them to me. These wires were so effective in achieving the large straight edge I needed. They are somewhat flexible, but did not use them for the curved edge above; I would have been more comfortable using finer lace wires (the project above was non-plied fingering weight yarn) for the curved edge. For 99% of the knit things I make, these wires are perfect. Highly recommended. Don’t know how I knit for so many years without them.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019
    These are exactly as described. They are very sturdy and work so well! I am able to block my work so easily! I will continue to repurchase as needed. I especially love that I now have something to give my work a straight edge!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2018
    This was exactly what I needed. I thought the wires were smooth and they went through my project easily with no catching or snagging. They are straight with no bends or twists. The pins are what I expected.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
    This type of thing is indispensable for blocking, and these are pretty good ones. The rods are very bendy, and would be great for curved edges. So far I’ve only done straight edges, and I’ve had to use lots of pins and a T-square to keep my edges perfect. The ends are not covered with a rubber-type tip like other brands, but that hasn’t bothered me.

    The pins they came with are rubbish. Dull and short. I didn’t care very much as I already had plenty. There wouldn’t have been enough to block much of anything anyway.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Just fine. They do the job
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
    This type of thing is indispensable for blocking, and these are pretty good ones. The rods are very bendy, and would be great for curved edges. So far I’ve only done straight edges, and I’ve had to use lots of pins and a T-square to keep my edges perfect. The ends are not covered with a rubber-type tip like other brands, but that hasn’t bothered me.

    The pins they came with are rubbish. Dull and short. I didn’t care very much as I already had plenty. There wouldn’t have been enough to block much of anything anyway.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2015
    These wires make blocking a snap. The wires are long and flexible, leaving gorgeous edges and lace patterns open to their full potential. I don't use the T-pins that accompany the wires as I feel they are too thick . Instead, I use the stick pins I purchased from the notions wall at my local JoAnn. These wires work great, and I highly recommend using blocking wires to anyone who doesn't feel that blocking is necessary. I used to feel indifferent toward intensive blocking. I tended to wash my finished items, shape them, and let them air dry. Now I'm a bit of a blocking fanatic! I've attached pictures of my first finished project after using these blocking wires. One picture shows the project on the wired, and the other shows the project after they've been removed. I couldn't believe the nice crisp edges and popping lace pattern. I'm totally sold!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Finish a project without blocking wires? Never again!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2015
    These wires make blocking a snap. The wires are long and flexible, leaving gorgeous edges and lace patterns open to their full potential. I don't use the T-pins that accompany the wires as I feel they are too thick . Instead, I use the stick pins I purchased from the notions wall at my local JoAnn. These wires work great, and I highly recommend using blocking wires to anyone who doesn't feel that blocking is necessary. I used to feel indifferent toward intensive blocking. I tended to wash my finished items, shape them, and let them air dry. Now I'm a bit of a blocking fanatic! I've attached pictures of my first finished project after using these blocking wires. One picture shows the project on the wired, and the other shows the project after they've been removed. I couldn't believe the nice crisp edges and popping lace pattern. I'm totally sold!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020
    Quick shipment, well packaged. There is a good number of wires. The ends of the wires are smooth and don’t catch on my projects when I am inserting them. The tube that they come in keeps them very well protected. Storage is easy if you have a corner! Bonus T pins are handy but some aren’t finished well.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
    As with any metal manufacturers item, be sure to give these a good wipe with a soft cloth prior to use. They come in a good tube case with caps on either end.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021
    These are great quality and a necessity when blocking lace shawls. Definitely recommend to all knitters. Will last a lifetime.