The 6 Best Knitting blockers (2023 reviews)

The knitiq knitting blocker should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. Knitiq blocking boards are made from heat-resistant material and grid line colour so that you can safely steam your blocked pieces. This durable, light material is 0.75” thick and means that pins can push deep into the foam keeping your knitting, crochet, needlepoint or lace work taut while your mats will last you for years to come. The printed grid lines make it much easier to block things straightly.

These are durable, easy to use, and will fit any sized knitting piece. The packaging is perfect and will certainly keep the blocks clean and protect from damage when they are not being used. There is no smell to the foam. The blocks fit together great and come with a convenient zippered storage case.

Why We Like This:

Convenient clear storage container and very easy to use
Very easy to put together and pull apart to store
Excellent blocking mats with 1square blocks to ensure proper sizing
Really sturdy and ideal for purpose

Best For Blocking Knitting: Hephaestus Knitting blocker

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The hephaestus knitting blocker should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. These blocking mats with grids allow you to perfectly measure everything from square blankets to curved armholes. It's great for blocking knit pieces and the grid really makes it easy to get them the same size. The knit blocking boards’ surface prevents moisture from seeping through, so they make an ideal surface to dry your knits.

These are well designed blocking mats, and there is a grid pattern on them, which makes it much easier to block properly. The mat material is sturdy and relatively self-healing from repeated use with T-pins. It can be assembled in any flat shape required, like a long row for a scarf. This product is perfect for blocking crochet projects. It's very lightweight and easily movable so you can do your puzzle at the table and move it to another area while you eat.

Why We Like This:

Great for blocking crochet and knit projects
Works great for steam blocking yarn projects
Very useful for blocking hand made yarn projects
Great mats for blocking hand knitted or crocheted items

Best With grid: Knit Picks Knitting blocker

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Compared with other blocker in this category, the knit picks knitting blocker has a convenient design. This premium blocking mat set includes 100 t-pins so you can start blocking right away. It will give you the ability to really block out lace and intricate patterns to show the details of your work. There is no smell to the knitted blocked squares when the squares dry. They work beautifully with T-pins, but don't stab through them onto your table top or other surface.

The blocks are dense and easy to work with. It can be used to block the longest scarfs. There are no grids or anything but if you are looking for something with a dense foam that you can stick t-pins in this is good. It is an affordable and portable (in a poly carrying case with handle) alternative to blocking boards.

Why We Like This:

Thick enough to nicely stick your pins in to hold the garment for blocking
A yarn bowl to keep your yarn from running away
Delivers what they promise

Best For round edges: red Suricata Knitting blocker

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Next on the list, we've got yet another blocker that manages to win our hearts. It's the red suricata knitting blocker and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient blocker you can buy. It is great for getting items to block quickly. The thickness of the red suricata mats will ensure that while using the combs and t-pins to block your project you will not scratch your table. The included pins are helpful for filling in between the combs. It can be used in 5 continents worldwide.

The combs are good quality and come in two different sizes. There is even a piece of foam on the bottom to protect the sharpness of the pins. They make blocking much quicker.

Why We Like This:

Easy to use and good investment
Nice combs in a really well designed storage box
Easy to pin your garment for blocking

Best For Grany squares: Iswabard Knitting blocker

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The iswabard knitting blocker's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. This blocking board is cute, with a nice little base to set it in. It includes stainless steel pins that fit well in the predrilled holes. It is great for blocking granny squares. It is a basic blocking board for crochet projects, good size, light-weight, and simplifies crocheting. It is perfectly, and hold the included metal pegs in place very well. It is a good choice for knitting lovers, moms, and grandmothers.

Why We Like This:

Nice little blocking board, really long pins
Very simple design, but that makes it compact and easy to store
Good brand reputation

Best With snap: LAMXD Knitting blocker

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate blocker. The lamxd knitting blocker is exactly that - it's a simple blocker that hits all the right notes. These knit blockers come separated into 4 thin, plastic boxes. It is easy to keep the combs together and for handy storage. The thickness of the lamxd mats will ensure that while using the combs and t-pins to block your project you will not scratch your table.

These pins make it so much faster to lay out the piece and get it anchored down. They come in nice plastic containers that each hold a set of 8 combs.

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