Notions & Tools

Sometimes we find a product so good, we carry it  -- even if it isn't TECHINICALLY for yarncrafting.  These silicone jar openers are so good that Dana has gifted them to every member of her family!  Unlike the old-fashioned rubber jar openers, these STAY grippy and they really help open jars.  Perfect for people with low hand strength or arthritis, these are a genuine home helpers! 

ALSO, they're great for getting a grip on your interchangeable needles to tighten or loosen them, so it's a true multi-purpose tool!

These gorgeous stitch markers are like jewelry for your knitting.  Super smooth, with perfectly polished round beads, you'll feel so fancy when you use these lovely markers.  Each set contains 6 pretty stitch markers, each of which fits up to a size 11

Decorated with famous works of art, these tape measures bring art to your knitting and crochet.  Shouldn't every tool you use be as beautiful as the thing you're making? 

Clover spent ten years developing this winder, and you can tell!  Here at the shop, we've blown through a lot of winders.  Even the "best" winders haven't held up to the demands of a busy yarn shop -- until we found this one.  It costs more, but if you wind a lot of yarn and you want a ball winder that really lasts, this is the one.  We've been amazed by the performance of this winder after being PRETTY disappointed with some so-called "investment winders."  

Effortlessly transform skeins of yarn into perfectly organized and tangle-free center-pull balls with this sleek yarn ball winder, designed for both efficiency and ease of use, making your knitting or crocheting experience a breeze.

Features:

• A unique internal gear system allows you to wind more yarn with fewer handle rotations.
• A long handle shape that makes it easy to turn and reduces fatigue. 
• Rubber legs to protect your table from scratches and allow for stable winding.
• Designed with a protective cover and inner lid to prevent yarn from becoming tangled and lint from entering while you wind.
• Optimized distance between the yarn guide and bobbin allows you to easily wind up to 3.5oz of yarn. 
• Superior design, manufactured and assembled in Japan to offer consistent functionality and a smooth winding feel. 

This sweet little carved wooden acorn will hold your tiniest stitch markers in the cutest way imaginable.  The cap twists off and the the clip on fastener will let you hook it onto your project bag.  Perfect for sock knitters!

The perfect companion piece to make your crafting space perfectly functional!  This beautiful wooden yarn dispenser takes your ball or cake of yarn and suspends it with magnets from the hanging arch.  It spins effortlessly as you knit or crochet, helping you have even tension and preventing those annoying tangles and yarn-splosions!  Made of beautiful species wood, sustainably sourced, and artisan crafted, you'll love this upgrade to your handy old ziplock bag!

Designed to be used with a magnetic board, the handy Ruler and Gauge are also useful on their own. Magnets are embedded (without glue) in the back of each tool so they attach to a magnet board, or any metal surface.  In addition to measuring and checking knitting needle sizes, these tools can be used as straight edges on the Maker’s Board to help track patterns and charts. Plastic free, they are made of PLA (plant fiber, 100% biodegradable plant fiber, not water soluble) in a charming speckled linen color.

Note: Tools sold separately.

• Ruler is 8” x 1” / 20 cm x 2.5 cm – with 3 embedded magnets 
• Needle Gauge is 9.875” x 1.375” / 25 cm x 3.5 cm – with 4 embedded magnets
• Measures needle sizes US0-17 / 2 mm – 12 mm (including 2.5mm, 3mm, 7mm and 12mm that didn’t fit on the NDLG)
• Made from 100% fiber waste called polylactic acid, which is made from fermented plant starch such as corn, beets or sugar cane.  It is 100% biodegradable, not water soluble, and contains no plastic.
• The PLA is formed around the magnets, no toxic glue was used to secure them and they won’t come out!

Pom-Pom Makers aren't just for hats! Use these to accent scarves, pillow edges, or as a fun craft project for kids. You can make pom-poms out of more than just yarn, too! Try fabric strips or ribbons for a unique look. Finished Pom-pom size is approximately 2 1/2" and 3 3/8" in diameter.

These small, sharp scissors are perfect for knitting, crochet, and needlework -- and they're decorated with a beautiful and whimsical floral motif.  4 designs.