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Fiber Arts, LLC Your Central Wisconsin source for weaving,
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Nancy's Knit Knacks Circular Needle ID Tags
Finally a solution has been created for identifying those hard-to-read circular needles.
These little highly engineered plastic tags are designed to snap onto your cables and not fall off.
ID Tags are extruded from a special plastic and the needle sizes
are then "etched" into the yellow surface. The black numbers will
never wear off.
Each Tag has little "barbs" that keep
the cable from slipping out through the slot when they are installed on your
needle. Yet, give them a gentle tug and they are easily removed. They will not
fall off accidentally, either. They simply work great.
Each set includes 29 Tags. The ID Tags are offered in 2 different sets because
NKK has found that knitters tend to use either small or large needles most of the time.
They thought it would be better to give them what they needed and allow them to buy more of a particular size range.
Set composition:
ID Tags sell in sets of 29 tags.
Each set has multiple ID Tags for each needle size.
The more popular needle sizes within each set have 3 or 4 tags each.
See the chart below for more details.
Small
Needle Set
US
0
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
6
MM
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
4.25
Qty
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Large
Needle Set
US
7
8
9
10
10.5
10.75
11
13
15
17
19
35
MM
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
8
9
10
12
15
19
Qty
4
4
4
3
3
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
Note: for Sizes 17, 19, and 35, we do not offer Tags for the
Addi Turbo needles because of their unusually large cable diameters and because
they are properly marked already.
NKK DP Needle Tube™ A solution for holding and
protecting your valuable and delicate Double Pointed Needles. Also works for crochet hooks and tatting needles!
Nancy's Knit Knacks solution consists of a
strong paper, telescopic tube with closed ends. Its diameter is wide
enough to hold 5 #10 US needles (or many more smaller needles or 2 to 4 larger
needles).
The Tubes can extend to hold 10" long
needles. It also shortens to a total length of 6-1/2". They have inside
diameters of 5/8" and outside diameters of approx. 3/4".
Once again, Nancy's Knit Knacks has been able
to analyze a "problem" affecting fiber artists and have been able to
develop a market leading solution.
Why are NKK DP Needle Tubes so great?
They are inexpensive, so you can easily afford to own one
or more packages of 4 tubes.
They protect needles better than any other solution
while maintaining a sleek form factor.
They are flexible and expand to hold the shortest needles
up to needles with lengths of 10". They do this while protecting both
the needle bodies and tips. Needles cannot be broken while inside our tubes.
Fabric holders cannot make that same claim nor can the "rubber band or
closure" systems.
They are attractive - in glossy Royal Blue and Yellow
colors.
The needle sizes can be written on the yellow cap (or tube
body) with a Sharpie brand marker.
Note: the leading edge "corners" are rounded off
in the final production units (Pre-production units are pictured above). A solution for holding and
protecting your valuable and delicate Double Pointed Needles while they
are still connected to your project!
Nancy's Knit Knacks latest
addition to their paper tube product line now protects both your DP needles and
your Project at the same time. The DP Wip Tubes™ allow you to
properly protect your project while it is in progress (work-in-progress or
"Wip").
NKK solution consists of
strong, rigid, paper telescopic tubes with closed ends. Their 5/8"
inside diameter is wide enough to hold your needles and your knitted project.
The tubes can extend to hold
5" to 10" long needles.
Includes a FREE DP tube!
Why are NKK DP Wip Tubes so great?
They are inexpensive so you can easily
afford to own one or more packages of 2 tubes each.
They allow you to protect your DPNs and
your project while it is in progress better than any other solution
while maintaining a sleek form factor.
They are flexible and extend to hold both
the shortest and longest needles. They do this while protecting both
the needle bodies, tips, and stitches. Needles cannot be broken while inside
our tubes.
Your stitches are safely protected inside
the tube and less likely to fall off of the needles.
Wip Tubes are attractive - in leatherette
look embossed papers (Navy Blue inner and rich Red outer tubes with white
linings (acid-free paper)).
They are made in the USA by paper tube
specialists
Tubular Cases
Tubular, clear 1-1/4" diameter plastic cases with black cushioned end caps
for storage of knitting needles, crochet hooks, afghan hooks, tatting shuttles
and needles, netting needles and shuttles, etc. By cutting a slit in one of the
end caps, needles can be inserted and removed by simply squeezing tube.
Includes holes for sizes
1.5 mm to 19 mm - (US needle sizes 000 to 35/hook sizes B to S)
24 holes in total. There is no other gauge on the market that has this many
needle/hook sizes.
Has both inch and cm rulers. Made
in the USA. Measures 3-5/16" x
5-1/4.
Why is Nancy's Knit Knacks gauge better than any other on the
market?
Its size fits into your hand properly and you can
manipulate the needles into and out of the holes more easily than with the
other gauges
It has more needle size holes than any other gauge - 24 in
total.
It is accurate. NKK machined each hole into the plastic
with a computerized cutting machine (CNC cutter). The others stamp theirs
out of metal or mold them in plastic. Both methods are inferior when
compared to CNC operations. Why does NKK use the more expensive method CNC?
Because it is more accurate.
It has the metric and US needles sizes as well as Crochet
Hook sizes.
NKK's gauge is made in the USA. Theirs are typically made
in China, India, and Germany.
NKK's gauge is legible. They use a special ink that prints
crisply and will not wear off.
NKK's unit will not break or bend.
Skacel Needle Gauge Plastic, US and Metric.
Steel Wrist Ball Holder
Worn on the wrist, this yarn holder will support virtually any spooled or balled
yarn while crocheting, knitting or needle tatting. The support is swivel mounted
and supports the yarn by a piercing pin and heavy duty friction clasp.
Stainless steel.
Stitch Holders
A large (approx. 5") safety-pin style device, without coil, to group
stitches while knitting. Package of two.
Bryson Spring Tape Measure
An agile, two sided (inch and cm) spring tape measure. Black or white with
five accent colors (our choice) and an easy touch stop/go mechanism. From
Germany.
Small Coil-less Brass Pins
3/4" long. Great for stitch markers and more - no coil to snag the
yarn.
Stitch Markers
Thin 3/8" seamless brass rings for counting. Will not tarnish and will take
up minimum space on your needle.
photo credit: Susan Pine
(click on photo for larger view)
Knitting Needle
Jewels Stitch Markers from the Elegant Knitter - An Elegant Way of Keeping Your
Place!
Each set includes 20 beaded sterling silver
markers,
with one additional in a contrasting color to mark a new round.
Susan
Bates Spool Knitter Plastic. Also called a knitting knobby. Comes with
directions. DISCONTINUED STYLE - LIMITED STOCK ON HAND.
Boye
Knit Spool
Plastic. Comes with tapered needle and instructions.
Susan Bates® Knitting Knobby
Teaching a child how to knit is easy and fun with this handy tool! And the project ideas are endless! From slippers and hot pads to jewelry and accessories, crafting with the knitting knobby is easy and fun! Full instructions are included. This versatile little tool can create unique straps for purses, drawstrings on totes, braided trim on knitted throw rugs, and much more!
Approximately 4" tall and 1" in diameter. Sturdy plastic
knitting knobby in various colors has four metal pins. Includes aluminum
hook/needle tool and instructions.
Knitting
Mushroom
Also known as a knitting nancy or a knitting nobby, the process is sometimes
called "corking". This classical spool device is for making knitted cords.
Painted red/black/white wood in the design
of a figure with 4 pins in cap. Comes with blunt needle and
instructions.
Clover
Wonder Knitter
Comes with instructions and two exchangeable heads. Works on same
principle as knitting spool, only the head turns while the knitter is
stationary. One head makes a three-stitch tube, and the other makes a
six-stitch tube.
French Knitter - Bead Jewelry Maker
From Clover. The French Knitter tool comes with 3 interchangeable heads: 4-peg, 5-peg, and 6-peg, plus a hook for stitching.
Because it has a very large center shaft that will accept larger objects, you
can make dazzling jewelry with beads and jewels using different types of materials such as yarns, nylon, embroidery threads, and wire.
Knitting Machine
A mechanical version of the knitting mushroom. Hand turning a crank produces a
knitted braid (also known as I-cord) via automatic latch-hook knitting needles.
Makes braids useful for
ties and other ornamental uses. Formerly
by Inox, now sold by Prym. It is the same machine, made on the same
equipment, only in Mexico instead of Germany.
NOTE: We recommend using
tightly twisted yarn on the Knitting Machine, suitable for needle sizes #3
or #4 for best results [fingering weight to sport weight with a 6 – 8 stitches
per inch suggested gauge].
Folding Pocket Scissors
A sharp, all steel folding scissor, ideal for purse or chatelaine (all have hole
for chatelaine hanging). Available in 4" or 5" (open size).
Clover Thread Cutter Ring
Clover Thread Cutter Pendant
Retractable Tool Holder
A spring loaded cable in a 1" round case with clip on back, extends
20". Perfect for holding a scissors or any other chatelaine
tool that requires ready access. Available in two finishes:
Chibi
with Darning Needles A darning needle set in a knitting needle shaped case...
Chibi
Tapestry Needle Set
A darning needle set in a knitting needle shaped case. 3 bent tip tapestry
needles in a set - 2 of #12 and 1 of #15.
Chibi
with Jumbo Darning Needles A darning needle set in a cute knitting needle shaped case. 2 needles in a
package.
Wooden Needle Case
A hardwood Beechwood needle case with clear finish, 1/2" outside diameter x 3-1/2" long with snug fitting wood cap.
White Bamboo Blunt Needle Set
Set of three bent-tip flat bamboo needles - 5", 4" and 3 1/2"
long.
Small Wooden Egg Darners
Natural, unfinished hardwood available in two sizes, with a hardwood handle.
Fiber Trends Sock Blockers Made of a special teal-colored plastic - won't warp or mildew like wooden
blockers. Centers are cut out to facilitate air flow. Available in three
sizes: Small (fits women's shoe sizes 5 to 7); Medium (women's sizes 7.5 to 10);
and Large (women's 10.5 and above and men's sizes).
Clover
Pom-Pom Maker, Extra Large
Extra Large Pom-Pom Maker creates approx 4 1/2" of pom-pom and can hold multiple colors of yarns and ribbons.
Clover
Create-A-Button, Flower Design
Design and create your own button with Create-A-Button! Make fashionable buttons by attaching yarns, embroidery threads, ribbons, beads through its hole. Create-A-Button adds a decorative look to your favorite clothing!
4 buttons to a package.
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