Write about your favourite knitting or crochet (or spinning, etc) tool. It can either be a tool directly involved in your craft (knitting needles or crochet hook) or something that makes your craft more pleasurable – be it a special lamp, or stitch markers.
Is it an item that you would recommend to others, and if so for which applications/tasks do you think it is most suited. Conversely, do you have a tool/accessory that you regret buying? Why does it not work for you?
Sorry for the delay in posting this, Friday was just nuts and yesterday I was up at 5:30am to get to Toronto for opening at the Knitter's Frolic. Back to yesterday's scheduled program.
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Right now the fiber object I covet most is a new spinning wheel. It's not that my current wheel isn't great it just isn't great for me. The treadles are too close together for my hip and so spinning for long periods of time makes my knees twinge. I'm on a hunt for a new wheel and a home for my current one and right now I covet having one that works well for me.
Last summer I had a chance to spend some time spinning on a few different Schacht wheels and all three (the Ladybug, the Sidekick and the Matchless) all felt like a dream. I found that the Sidekick worked best, however the higher cost and lack of versatility (no double drive) means that it is great as a second or travel wheel. I think I want to get a Ladybug but instead of making the same mistake as last time, I'm going to try out a few different wheels before investing.
I think I'm going to head to Gemini Fibres one weekend in the next month or two as they have the best selection of wheels around. The are about an hour and a half drive south of me so it will make for a nice Saturday adventure.
However, I'm using the guild loom for a table weaving class in June so if I'm not careful a table loom might be the next tool to covet or possibly a drum carder as I love spinning from carded batts. What can I say, I have a problem.