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Nancy's Knit Knacks Needle and Hook Gauge

Nancy's Knit Knacks Hook and Needle Gauge

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."  $3.99  #649108

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.

 

Knit Chek Needle Gauge

Susan Bates Needle Gauge
For sizing knitting needles and crochet hooks.  Also stitch/row gauge check. Aluminum...$2.00  #319077

 

Tubular Plastic Cases for Crochet Hooks and Needles

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. 

Available in lengths of :

14"...$5.00  #169094

10"...$4.50  #169093

5.5"...$4.00  #169092

 

Nancy's Knit Knacks DP Needle Tube

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.

Package of 4 Tubes...$6.50  #649114

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.
  • They are made in the USA
  • They just plain work, and work well.

 

Hairpin Lace Crochet Frame

Boye Adjustable Hairpin Lace Crochet Frame
12" aluminum rods with plastic spacer permitting working widths in half inch intervals up to 4" width. This is the "hair pin" used in Hairpin lacemaking. Can also be used as a fringe frame for making tassels up to 7-1/2" long.  $3.50  #169100

 

Clover Hair Pin Lace Tool

Clover Hair Pin Lace Tool
Hair pin lace is a traditional interwoven braid that can be made using just the basic crochet technique known as single crochet, or made more elaborate, with variations. Makes braid widths: 3/4" - 3 1/4". $14.00  #169267

Clover Hair Pin Lace Tool with Examples of Work

 

Loop Flower Hairpin Lace Tool

Loop Flower Hairpin Lace Frame
A unique and sturdy 4-pin adjustable aluminum frame suited for the many innovative hairpin lace projects.  $21.60  #169189

Wrist Ball Holder, Steel

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...$7.50  #169038

 

Wrist Ball Holder, Plastic

Plastic Wrist Ball Holder
Worn on the wrist, a two piece plastic container to support most spools or balls of thread while keeping them clean.  From INOX...$9.50  #169076


Pomander Ball

Pomander Ball
A decorated, perforated hinged metal ball with hanging cord for use as a thread holder.  3" round.  Polished brass...$12.00  #169077

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...$5.00  #319079

 

Small Coil-less Brass Pins
3/4" long.  Great for stitch markers and more - no coil to snag the yarn...$2.30 pkg.  #319018

 

Folding Metal Scissors

Folding Pocket Scissors
A sharp, all steel folding scissor, ideal for purse or chatelaine (all have hole for chatelaine hanging).  Available in 3" and 4" (open size).  
3" for $1.00  #169088
4" for $1.20  #169074

 

Clover Ring Thread Cutter  Clover Ring Thread Cutter Cutting Thread

Clover Thread Cutter Ring
Adjustable...$5.50  #319074

 

Clover Threader Cutter Pendant  Clover Threader Cutter Pendant Cutting Threads

Clover Thread Cutter Pendant
$6.50  #319024

 

Retractable Tool Holder

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 black finish...$2.80  #169149
silver finish...$2.80  #169126
gold finish...$2.80  #169164

 

Chibi Needle Cases

Chibi with Darning Needles, 3 bent tip tapestry needles...$6.5  #319025
(case colors may vary)

Chibi with Jumbo Darning Needles, 2 bent tip jumbo tapestry needles...$4.75  #319026
(case colors may vary)

 

Lavender Fragrance Stones

Lavender Fragrance Stones
In sheer organza bags with satin cord.  Great for project bags, sweater drawers and yarn storage. Scent lasts for months and may be revived by filing the stones with a coarse nail file. Made with fragrance oils, avoid direct contact with plastics and wood finishes.  Approximate net wt: 2 ounces.  $5.95 per bag  #319081

 

Lamby Lynn Hand and Foot Cream

Lamby Lynn©  Hand & Foot Cream

A light cream that glides on smoothly and leaves no greasy after-feel.  It was developed for people who suffer from chapped hands in the winter or do a lot of outdoor work in the summer.  The secret ingredient is lanolin - the waterproof oil extracted from sheep's wool - which protects the skin while absorbing quickly.
It also contains kokum butter.  Extracted from the kernels of the Kokum tree (Garcinia indica) native to India, this butter contains excellent emollient properties that help to soften & soothe dry and damaged skin while restoring elasticity and flexibility.  As well as sunflower oil - often referred to as nature’s “second skin”, an oil rich in vitamins A & E (a natural antioxidant) and containing essential fatty acids that help to hold moisture next to your skin.
Scented with several different fragrance or essential oils, this cream is also excellent for callused and dry feet and toes.
Now contains Silk Amino Acids - a protein which increases your skin's ability to retain moisture while it protects & conditions, and Chamomile extract known for its skin-soothing and softening effect.  Handcrafted by As You Like It Soaps.

Original Rosemary-Lavender, 4 wt. oz. jar...$6.00  #290001
Original Rosemary-Lavender, 4 wt. oz. tube...$6.00  #290002

Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Cases

Needle Pouches
While supplies last. 
Pockets for needles and hooks, folds and ties with a matching ribbon sewn in place with a ribbon rose bud.

Two pocket styles are available  - 

A: For Crochet Hooks or Double Points (has twelve pockets)
or
B:
For Circular Knitting Needles (holds anywhere from 12 to 20 circular needles, depending on the needle size).

A. Crochet Hook/ Double Point Needle Pouch
Burgundy Nylon...$21.95  #219503
Purple Nylon...$21.95  #219504
Teal Nylon...$21.95  #219505

B. Circular Needle Pouch
Burgundy Nylon...$21.95  #219506
Tapestry, Rose...$28.50  #219510

 

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