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KNITTING & CROCHET TOOLS


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Ball winders are used to make a ball out of yarn purchased in hanks or skeins. The resulting ball of yarn sits nicely & moves without effort, while knitting. Most knitting stores will have one for you to use and some online stores give you an option to ship yarn as a ball.
Ball winders are used to make a ball out of yarn purchased in hanks or skeins. The resulting ball of yarn sits nicely & moves without effort, while knitting. Most knitting stores will have one for you to use and some online stores give you an option to ship yarn as a ball.
Primary tool used for crochet. Also used in knitting for adding skipped or missed stitches. Knitters use a crochet hook to add skipped or missing stitches without having to take your piece apart.
Primary tool used for crochet. Also used in knitting for adding skipped or missed stitches. Knitters use a crochet hook to add skipped or missing stitches without having to take your piece apart.
A tool used to measure gauge - the size of your stitches and rows based on the yarn and needles used for your project. A knit chek can also help identify the size of unmarked knitting needles.
A tool used to measure gauge - the size of your stitches and rows based on the yarn and needles used for your project. A knit chek can also help identify the size of unmarked knitting needles.
Primary tool used for knitting. There are 3 types: straight, double pointed, and circular.
Primary tool used for knitting. There are 3 types: straight, double pointed, and circular.
Use a soft measuring tape to properly size your hats, gloves, sweaters or scarves.
Use a soft measuring tape to properly size your hats, gloves, sweaters or scarves.
Easily make perfect poofs to embellish your projects.
Easily make perfect poofs to embellish your projects.
Art Sheers/Scissors A pair of sharp scissors that are dedicated to crafts or knitting will prevent fraying or soiling yarn. When making pom-poms or other embellishments that require cutting multiple strands of yarn at once, dull scissors will be difficult to use and may result in an uneven result.
Art Sheers/Scissors A pair of sharp scissors that are dedicated to crafts or knitting will prevent fraying or soiling yarn. When making pom-poms or other embellishments that require cutting multiple strands of yarn at once, dull scissors will be difficult to use and may result in an uneven result.
Knitting cables requires slipping stitches in front of back of other stitches. Cable knitting needles help the knitter securely pass stitches over or under stitches without dropping or losing stitches. A small, double point, knitting needles can be used to hold stitches as well - bamboo works best for this purpose.
Knitting cables requires slipping stitches in front of back of other stitches. Cable knitting needles help the knitter securely pass stitches over or under stitches without dropping or losing stitches. A small, double point, knitting needles can be used to hold stitches as well - bamboo works best for this purpose.
Attach directly on fabric or needles tokeep track of stitch number, the beginning of a round project, the front side of a piece, etc.
Attach directly on fabric or needles tokeep track of stitch number, the beginning of a round project, the front side of a piece, etc.
A blunt end needle (to prevet catching on yarn) used to combine pieces, hide loose ends of yarn or add embelishments.
A blunt end needle (to prevet catching on yarn) used to combine pieces, hide loose ends of yarn or add embelishments.
A tool used to hold a hank or skein of yarn while it is being wound intoa ball.
A tool used to hold a hank or skein of yarn while it is being wound intoa ball.
Holds yarn in place to prevent it from rolling away or tangled while working on your project.
Holds yarn in place to prevent it from rolling away or tangled while working on your project.

CROCHET HOOKS

Crochet hooks come in two styles with subtle differences and in most cases, will have little impact on your project. A standard pack of crochet hooks is perfect for beginners.


Crochet Hook Diagram

Crochet hook anatomy. head - hooks into stitches. throat - guides yarn through working area. shank - determines the crochet hook size. grip - thumb rest & size label. handle

In-Line Crochet Hooks (aka Bates)

The head of a Bates hook has the same size, shape, and alignment as the shank (the part where your working stitch sits on the hook). This allows you to draw the hook back through each stitch in one straight line. This helps crochet evenly sized stitches and are less likely to snag while pulling it through loops of your project.


Tapered Crochet Hooks (Boye)

Boye hooks have a raised head and narrow throat, tapered at the end of with the hook. This can result in stitches that are too small or tight when formed close to the narrow tapered end.


In-Line & Tapered Crochet Needles - Side by Side Comparison

Diagram comparing the differences between in-line (Bates) and tapered (boye) style crochet hooks.
Diagram comparing the differences between in-line (Bates) and tapered (boye) style crochet hooks.