flexible stitch holders

[celticdragonfly]

I want flexible stitch holders that close. Not hard aluminum stitch holders. And not spare circulars that don't close and I'm always worrying that I'll lose stitches from them (because they're ending up a much smaller size than what I'm knitting the project with) and they have all these extra points dangling into my way.

Flexible stitch holders. I want them, a lot of them, now.

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[tmc4242.livejournal.com]

Zip ties ? One time use, but cheap...

[celticdragonfly.livejournal.com]

Hmm... but IIRC they're ridged. That might catch on the yarn. But that's getting close. One time use but cheap would be fine.

[celticdragonfly.livejournal.com]

Hm, just checked some I have in a drawer - actually, they are smooth enough. Way too short, but hey, this has possibilities. I wonder what's the best place to go pick up some...

[tmc4242.livejournal.com]

Home Despot has them in various lengths at reasonable prices.

The black ones are more expensive because they have a UV resistant compound in them. You ( I suspect ) wouldn't need those.

Have you considered insulated copper wire ? Something about 12-14 gage should work. Maybe a little bigger. You might want to dip the ends in tool dip or cover them some way so there's no sharp edges.

[celticdragonfly.livejournal.com]

Actually, I've realized I don't need them super long to double back. I need to use them in pairs - one to hold the stitches, the other to lock it down, just set them up in 69 position.

So I'm going to run down to Staples. They have some, and are easier to get in and out of with the kids than Home Depot.

[callibr8]

Flexible stitch holders like it sounds like what you need, *DO* exist. Here is a link to some that can be ordered online, and I've had no trouble finding the same thing in several of my local yarn stores. I think that Michaels Crafts probably has them too.

I wish I could make local recommendations for you, but I don't know what crafting resources are in your area. Anyway - I hope the link helps, and that you can get a few of these inexpensive but VERY handy items, soon!

[celticdragonfly.livejournal.com]

I've seen those online - but isn't it that the cap part is flexible, and the rod is still rigid?

stitch holders out of their box

[bkseiver.livejournal.com]

Thinking creatively of flexible stitch holders that would not fall out - how about spiral shoelaces? Might not be the easiest in the world to manipulate, but those puppies would stay put!

Re: stitch holders out of their box

[celticdragonfly.livejournal.com]

Might work, and would be thick enough to not have the stitches half-disappearing, as happens when I just put them on a length of yarn.

But trying to figure out how I'd get the stitches on there, ow.