Knitpicks sock blockers

[Lady Violet]

I just saw these on the site. You get two for $13.99. I've never seen them that cheap anywhere. Usually you're lucky to get one for that price. Has anyone tried them? Are they worth it?

[Mirl56]

I don't use blockers, but I expect these are a good choice. I'd think plastic would be preferable to wood since you are blocking a wet or at least damp sock.

For socks I keep, I just use my feet to block them when I wear them. Since socks have negative ease, wearing them spreads out the lace (if the are lacy) so it looks nice.

I do block them if they are gifts, just so they look nice and crisp when first seen. But I use home made blockers from wire coat hangers. Easy to adjust to any size sock.
http://www.needletrax.com/blockers.htm

[knittingymnast]

My friend has them. She says they ARE good, and don't leave splinters in her knitting and crochet. I'm not completely sure, though.