KnitPro Rainbow Blocking Pins for Knitting and Crochet

The Rainbow blocking pins are blocking combs with several stainless-steel prongs in a single piece, designed to tension and secure knitting and crochet projects while they dry. They are mainly used in the blocking process to open up the stitches, stabilise the shape of the piece and improve the finish of shawls, scarves, blankets and garments with lacework.

Unlike individual pins, blockers allow you to secure longer sections with fewer pieces, keeping a straighter line and a more even distribution of tension. They are especially useful when you want the edges of your project to be neat, without uneven “teeth” or ripples.

The 20-piece Rainbow blocking pin set includes two different sizes of blocking comb. On the one hand, there are 12 long blockers, each with 8 prongs, designed for wider sections of your work; on the other, 8 short blockers with 4 prongs, which are very handy on corners, curves, increases or areas where you want a more precise adjustment.

All the blockers combine a sturdy plastic handle in rainbow colours with stainless-steel prongs. The set comes in a rigid case, which makes it easy to keep the pieces organised and protected from one blocking session to the next, both at home and when you take your supplies to classes or knitting groups.

To block shawls and knitted garments with KnitPro Rainbow blockers, first wash or dampen the piece following the care instructions for the fibre. Then lay it out on a blocking mat or other pinnable surface, shaping it roughly to the form you want to achieve (for example, a well-defined triangle in the case of a triangular shawl).

Place the long blockers along the main edges, adjusting gradually until the piece is symmetrical and free of wrinkles. Use the short blockers on corners and key areas, such as the points of the shawl or the shoulders of a jumper. When you are happy with the shape and tension, leave it to dry completely before removing the blockers and moving the piece.

Yes. The KnitPro Rainbow blockers are used for both knitting and crochet projects, and they are especially useful for pieces with lace or openwork. On shawls, scarves, lacy blankets or crochet tops, blocking helps to open up the motifs so that the stitch patterns look crisp and defined instead of scrunched up or closed.

Being able to secure several stitches with a single blocker makes it easier to keep each lace section in place. This is especially important in lace patterns with points, waves or very pronounced repeats, where uneven tension really shows in the finished piece.

The KnitPro Rainbow blockers are designed to be used with damp garments, as their prongs are made from stainless steel and will not rust on contact with water. This allows you to wet block or soak block with complete confidence, as long as you follow the care instructions for the fibre you are working with.

When working with delicate fibres (alpaca, mohair, blends with silk, etc.), the main care point is not the blockers themselves but how you handle the piece: avoid pulling too hard as you stretch it out, distribute the tension evenly with several blocking combs and make sure the surface underneath is stable and smooth so that the fabric is not distorted.

The main advantage of the KnitPro Rainbow blockers over T-pins is speed and even tension. Each blocker replaces a group of pins, which reduces the number of anchoring points you have to place and improves the alignment of the edges, especially on long sections.

In addition, because the prongs are mounted on a rigid handle, there is far less risk of a pin tilting or shifting than when you use loose pins. This is particularly noticeable on large shawls and blankets, where using lots of individual T-pins can lead to small irregularities if they are not perfectly aligned.

The KnitPro Rainbow blockers are suitable both for people who are just starting to block their projects and for experienced knitters. For beginners, they simplify the process because it is easier to see whether the piece is straight and symmetrical when you use blocking combs instead of lots of separate pins.

For more advanced knitters, the blockers save time on large projects, allow very fine control over tension and work well alongside other blocking accessories such as wires and modular mats. In practice, they soon become an everyday tool once you start blocking shawls, jumpers or blankets on a regular basis.

The KnitPro Rainbow blockers belong to a family of tools that can appear under different names in shops, forums and patterns. They are often described as blocking pins for projects, knit blockers or blocking combs for fabric, because their main role is to hold and stretch the fabric while it dries so that the piece keeps its shape and the stitches are well defined.

Some knitters also refer to them as stretching tools for knitting or shape fixers for projects, but all these terms describe the same type of accessory: combs with several metal prongs that replace lots of loose pins. If you see any of these phrases used to describe a set of combs with prongs, you are looking at products very similar to the KnitPro Rainbow blockers, even if the brand or colour is different.

If you want to buy KnitPro Rainbow blockers online in Spain, the best option is to choose a specialist knitting and crochet shop that works with the brand’s official distributors. At Garmon Yarns you will find this set of KnitPro Rainbow blockers with a detailed description, personalised advice before you buy and stock based in Spain to shorten delivery times.

Buying from a specialist shop guarantees that you receive original KnitPro blockers, with the materials and finishes specified by the manufacturer. You can also top up your order with blocking mats, yarns and other accessories to build a complete blocking kit tailored to the type of projects you usually make.