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Watch knitters share how they're getting on with the stabiliser, in their own words.
"I am just writing to say that I received my Thumb Stabilizer today. I love knitting and have recently taken up crochet but I have arthritis in my right thumb. I was skeptical it would make any difference. I was wrong. It is a game changer. Thank you so much."
"I received my gloves two days ago and they are really good, I am very pleased. It is making a great difference to my knitting enjoyment. I'd also like to add that the service I received was second to none."
"Thank you so much for my thumb supports, they are perfect! I needed size 4mm circular needles too, so those were just right as well. I genuinely feel my thumbs are better."
Wearing the Knitter's Thumb Stabiliser stops the joint sliding during the exact motion that's causing the pain.
The contoured CMC stay holds the base of the thumb steady through every pinch — while your other fingers stay completely free to knit, type, and hold a coffee.
Compression gloves squeeze the entire hand evenly. Same pressure on your pinky as your thumb. Same pressure on the back of your hand as the joint that's actually sliding. The compression isn't where the problem is — so it "sort of" helps for twenty minutes, then stops.
Wrist braces lock the whole wrist down. They might help at night when you're sleeping, but the moment you sit down to knit, you can't move your wrist or your thumb. You can't pinch a needle. You can't hold a coffee.
Rigid thumb splints stop the sliding by locking the entire thumb in place. The pain stops, but so does any chance of knitting — you can't pinch a needle in one of those either.
Cortisone shots, NSAIDs, kinesiology tape — all of them reduce the inflammation around the joint. None of them stop the joint from sliding. So the moment you knit again, the cycle restarts.
In fact, relying on these too long can make things worse. Because while you wait for the inflammation to settle, the cartilage keeps wearing down with every pinch.
Tens of thousands of people already trust Hand Hearth for our heated gloves.
So when many of them wrote to us asking for help with their thumb pain that we put our hand specialists to work.
Our designers carefully constructed the contoured CMC stay, the smooth yarn-glide fabric, and the four-finger freedom.
We make a small number of things, properly, for the women who actually use them.
Compare Hand Hearth with other supports and discover the difference in quality materials, targeted support, and long-lasting comfort.
Answers to the questions we get most
Slide your hand in like a fingerless glove, with the firmer contoured part sitting snugly across the base of your thumb where it meets the wrist. Your four fingers stay free to knit, work a hook, or hold a cup of tea. For the first few sessions, wear it for 15 to 30 minutes so your hand settles into it. After that, wear it for as long as you are comfortable.
Finding your size
It takes a minute, and you only measure once.
1. Measure — Wrap a soft tape measure around your palm at its widest point, just below the knuckles, with your thumb relaxed out to the side.
Measure your dominant hand, or whichever is wider. Each order includes a left and a right, so one size covers the pair.
2. Read — Keep it snug but not tight, and note the measurement.
3. Match — Find your number below:
Small 7"–7.5" (18–19 cm)
Medium 7.5"–8.5" (19–21.5 cm)
Large 8.5"–9" (21.5–23 cm)
Hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent, then lay it flat to dry in the shade, out of direct sunlight. Please skip the tumble dryer and do not use bleach.
It is shaped to support the areas most affected by these. It runs along the thumb side of the wrist and cradles the base joint at the inner palm, and it supports thumb movement where catching sensations like trigger thumb are felt.
It is made from a blend of synthetic materials: polyester fibre, nylon, spandex, and a foam insert. It is latex free and contains no wool, no lanolin, and no mammalian derived fibres.
Yes. Every order comes as a matched pair, one shaped for your left hand and one for your right, so you receive both.
Every order is covered by our 60 day money back guarantee with free returns. If it is not right for you, write to us and we will sort it out.
We are a small American brand that ships from partner warehouses in several countries including the UK, Canada, and Australia.
I have been playing guitar since I was 7 years old. I am 71 now and lately I've been having trouble with my thumb getting numb. This has been a God send for me.
I love knitting and crochet but have arthritis in my right thumb. It is a game changer. I can knit and crochet without pain for hours on end.
I have been a quilter for over 50 years and these gloves are amazing. They don't get in the way and give me the support I need.
Watch knitters share how they’re getting on with the stabiliser, in their own words.
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"I am just writing to say that I received my Thumb Stabilizer today. I love knitting and have recently taken up crochet but I have arthritis in my right thumb. I was skeptical it would make any difference. I was wrong. It is a game changer. Thank you so much. I can knit and crochet without pain for hours on end. It is wonderful."
"I received my gloves two days ago and they are really good, I am very pleased. It is making a great difference to my knitting enjoyment. I'd also like to add that the service I received was second to none."
"Thank you so much for my thumb supports, they are perfect! I needed size 4mm circular needles too, so those were just right as well. I genuinely feel my thumbs are better as a result of wearing the support."
Wearing the Knitter's Thumb Stabiliser stops the joint sliding during the exact motion that's causing the pain.
The contoured CMC stay holds the base of the thumb steady through every pinch — while your other fingers stay completely free to knit, type, and hold a coffee.
Compression gloves squeeze the entire hand evenly. Same pressure on your pinky as your thumb. Same pressure on the back of your hand as the joint that's actually sliding. The compression isn't where the problem is — so it "sort of" helps for twenty minutes, then stops.
Wrist braces lock the whole wrist down. They might help at night when you're sleeping, but the moment you sit down to knit, you can't move your wrist or your thumb. You can't pinch a needle. You can't hold a coffee.
Rigid thumb splints stop the sliding by locking the entire thumb in place. The pain stops, but so does any chance of knitting — you can't pinch a needle in one of those either.
Cortisone shots, NSAIDs, kinesiology tape — all of them reduce the inflammation around the joint. None of them stop the joint from sliding. So the moment you knit again, the cycle restarts.
In fact, relying on these too long can make things worse. Because while you wait for the inflammation to settle, the cartilage keeps wearing down with every pinch.
Tens of thousands of people already trust Hand Hearth for our heated gloves.
So when many of them wrote to us asking for help with their thumb pain that we put our hand specialists to work.
Our designers carefully constructed the contoured CMC stay, the smooth yarn-glide fabric, and the four-finger freedom.
We make a small number of things, properly, for the women who actually use them.
Compare Hand Hearth with other supports and discover the difference in quality materials, targeted support, and long-lasting comfort.
Answers to the questions we get most
Slide your hand in like a fingerless glove, with the firmer contoured part sitting snugly across the base of your thumb where it meets the wrist. Your four fingers stay free to knit, work a hook, or hold a cup of tea. For the first few sessions, wear it for 15 to 30 minutes so your hand settles into it. After that, wear it for as long as you are comfortable.
Finding your size
It takes a minute, and you only measure once.
1. Measure — Wrap a soft tape measure around your palm at its widest point, just below the knuckles, with your thumb relaxed out to the side.
Measure your dominant hand, or whichever is wider. Each order includes a left and a right, so one size covers the pair.
2. Read — Keep it snug but not tight, and note the measurement.
3. Match — Find your number below:
Small 7"–7.5" (18–19 cm)
Medium 7.5"–8.5" (19–21.5 cm)
Large 8.5"–9" (21.5–23 cm)
Hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent, then lay it flat to dry in the shade, out of direct sunlight. Please skip the tumble dryer and do not use bleach.
It is shaped to support the areas most affected by these. It runs along the thumb side of the wrist and cradles the base joint at the inner palm, and it supports thumb movement where catching sensations like trigger thumb are felt.
It is a daily support to wear during activity, not a medical device or a cure, so if you have a complex hand history we would always suggest a word with your hand specialist first.
Many customers came to us after rigid splints and compression gloves did not suit them, and found this a gentler, more comfortable support.
It is made from a blend of synthetic materials: polyester fibre, nylon, spandex, and a foam insert. It is latex free and contains no wool, no lanolin, and no mammalian derived fibres, so it suits those with an alpha gal allergy.
Yes. Every order comes as a matched pair, one shaped for your left hand and one for your right, so you receive both.
Every order is covered by our 60 day money back guarantee with free returns. That gives you plenty of time to wear it through a few sessions and see how it suits your hands.
We are a small American brand that ships from partner warehouses in several countries including the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Orders are usually dispatched within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within about 5 to 7 business days after that, depending on where you are.
I have been playing guitar since I was 7 years old. I am 71 now and lately I've been having trouble with my thumb getting numb to a point where I could not hold my guitar pick after a while.
I am just writing to say that I received my Thumb Stabilizer today. I love knitting and have recently taken up crochet but I have arthritis in my right thumb. It is a game changer.
I have been a quilter for over 50 years and I've had 2 thumb surgeries. These gloves are amazing. They give me the support I need.
I am wearing one on my left hand. I've always had issues with that hand being weaker and getting slightly injured without much cause. These really help.
