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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.

[Photo: Kickstarter.]

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.