Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks
Notions, Fashion Accessories

The most widely recognized form of knitting needle, probably invented in the mid 19th century, is usually called a • straight needle. The oldest known knitting needles, still very much in use, are • double-pointed needles. They are generally used to form tubular fabrics such as socks and the bodies or sleeves of sweaters. As the name implies, double-pointed needles are tapered at both ends nearly to points. They are normally used in sets of four or five as depicted in a number of 14th century oil paintings, typically called Knitting Madonnas, depicting Mary knitting with double-pointed needles. Both tubular and flat knitting is also done on • circular needles, today consisting of two pointed needles joined together by a flexible wire or length of nylon. Some manufacturers sell the two needles and the joining length of nylon separately. • Cable needles are used in conjunction with straight and circular needles to create cables.   Antique knitting needles were made from tortoise shell, ivory and walrus tusks; these materials are now banned and these needles are virtually impossible to find. Modern knitting needles are made of bamboo, aluminum, steel, wood, plastic, glass and casein. - R. Rutt, "A History of Handknitting"

STRAIGHT NEEDLES, CROCHET HOOKS • Single Pointed, lengths: 10", 14" • Double Pointed, lengths: 5", 7.5", 10" • Crochet Hooks

CIRCULAR NEEDLES, LIGHTED HOOKS • Circular Needles, lengths: 29" and 36" • "Crochet Light" Hooks • Aluminium Crochet Hooks

ECO BAMBOO STRAIGHT NEEDLES • Single Pointed, length: 14"

Notions, Other Supplies

• Stitch holders • Needle Holders • Spring tape measure • PomPom makers • Counters • Ball Winders • Storage solutions, etc...

Fashion Accessories

CLASPS and BUTTONS • Pewter clasps • Pewter buttons

 

 

 

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