Check out this Kickstarter for a Wearable Notions Holder

Because I mentioned the Knit Show Kickstarter the other day I wanted to share this one, too, which is for an interesting wearable knitting notions holder called the TINK.

TINK (that’s knit backward, by the way) is a six-inch long metal bracelet with an adjustable clasp that can be used as a ruler (it has measurements marked in inches and centimeters) and knitting gauge, with holes for needles from US 0 to 16. Hidden in the sides it has a yarn cutter, tapestry needle and crochet hook, and along the sides there are holes where you can attach locking stitch markers. There’s also a row counter built in.

The idea is that this little accessory, which weighs in at 2.5 oz/70 g, can replace your notions bag when you’re on the go.

It sounds like a great idea, but I have tiny wrists (not quite 6 inches, if you want to know) so I worry that this wouldn’t be comfortable on me because it would shift around.

The hope is to raise $30,000 from the Kickstarter. A range of funding options are available, but if you want the TINK it will cost you $150 or more. This Kickstarter is open through May 27 and is an all or nothing campaign.

Is this a product you would be interested in? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

[Photo: Kickstarter.]

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Why should the fireplace get all the fun? Instead of knitting stockings this year, why not whip up a pair of Christmas themed socks? These Christmas sock knitting patterns are lots of fun to make and you can wear them to holiday gatherings for years to come.

For our friends in the southern part of the world, there are the Christmas in July socks from the Kiwi Lodge – Kylie (Ravelry link). These shorty socks are covered in Christmas trees and have bright pink heels and toes for a tropical feel. There’s also an option to make a longer sock if you celebrate somewhere it’s colder.

Twin Stitches Designs (Ravelry) has a fun pattern with mix and match colorwork motifs you can use to build your own cozy Christmas socks. From the sample socks I see Christmas puddings, trucks hauling trees, Santa belts, ornaments and a couple of different borders. There may be more patterns included but the listing doesn’t say. Make a pair that matches or use different motifs on each foot for extra holiday cheer.

If you want to stick to Christmas puddings on your holiday socks, check out this cute pattern from Stone Knits. These lovely socks feature a band of puddings around the leg and a bit of holly by the toes.

These vintage holiday light socks from Grey Owl Knits by Sarah are classic looking and lots of fun at the same time. I love this color combination but of course you can make your lights and stripes whatever colors you like or have on hand. They’re worked using stranded knitting.

And if you’d like even more of a mix of patterns for your socks, try Barbara Ceglédi’s Christmas Chaos socks, a free pattern on Ravelry. The pattern includes 25 little motifs you can choose from, ranging from snowflakes and Christmas trees to elf hats, reindeer and hearts.

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