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Check out this Kickstarter for a Wearable Notions Holder

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TINK wearable notions bracelet Kickstarter.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.

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The easiest lace out there is eyelets, and you can practice them plenty with this eyelet covered sweater from Knitcro Addict. It uses light/DK weight yarn and is worked in four pieces knit flat. It’s intended to be a little cropped and a little oversized, and includes sizes XS to XXL in the pattern.

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Or try the super romantic sookie blouse from Trust the mojo (available on Ravelry). This sweet top is started working flat from the bottom up and has a V-neck and I-cord edgings. The sleeves are worked separately in the round, and the pieces are all joined together to work in one piece to finish off the top. It comes in eight sizes and is available in English and French.

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