Abstract: A thread positioner comprises a guide loop, having a finger grip, that is insertable through one or more stitches of a needlework project. A thread grabber is insertable through the guide loop and grabs a loose thread and is thereafter withdrawn, positioning the loose thread within the guide loop. The guide loop is withdrawn from the stitches positioning the loose thread therewithin.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a plurality of yarn storage containers which receive skeins of different yarns which are to be interwoven to form a pattern in a knitted garment or article. The yarn containers include a removable top which contains a yarn outlet guide hole. The storage containers are mounted vertically on a horizontal base which has an upper plate that rotates and a lower plate that rests on the floor. About the periphery of the upper plate there are manually actuated turn pedals which may be operated by the foot or hand. As a garment or article is manually knitted, using different yarns in the pattern, the different yarns are twisted about each other forming unmanageable tangles as each leaves its skein due to the necessary manipulation of the yarns on the knitting needles. In use, this apparatus may be rotated manually in relation to the knitting procedure to obviate the formation of tangles in the yarns.

Abstract: A knitting stitch holder assembly includes an elongated rod for holding stitches and a pair of detachable end retainers that prevent the stitches from inadvertently slipping off the ends of the rod. Formed about and in each of the opposite ends of the rod is an annular groove. The end retainers include resilient yieldable elements, such as detents or tabs, that extend within and engage the grooves to detachably secure the retainers on the opposite ends of the rod. Since both end retainers are detachable, stitches may be removed from either of the opposite ends of the elongated rod.

Abstract: A knitting method employing a hooked needle having a hook at one end and a knitting extension of a flexible string material fixedly coupled to the other end. The extension has a predetermined length and thickness. In the method, chain stitches are first made with the needle and transferred to the extension. The front end of the needle is then inserted into each chain stitch of the row of chain stitches, while threading over and drawing the thread of the chain stitches or another material through the chain stitch, to form a succession of crochet stitches on the need. These stitches are transferred to the extension. The latter steps are then repeated.

Abstract: A knitting yarn guide according to the invention comprises a mounting ring fittable on a knitter's finger. The mounting ring has an elongated flat support surface extending axially of the ring and formed with integral yarn guide pins which are spaced from each other axially of the ring. A hinge arm 3 is connected to the ring at one end of the support surface by an integral hinge, and has a free end removably engageable with the ring at the other end of the support surface. The arm is pivotable about the hinge from an open position to a yarn guiding position in which the arm cooperates with the support surface to define separate yarn guide passages between the yarn guide pins.

Abstract: Apparatus including a horizontal rectangular frame and a vertical rectangular frame receivable within the horizontal frame. The framework of the horizontal frame includes plural link members mounted vertically of a forward end of the horizontal rectangular frame and to an upper end of the vertical rectangular frame to pivotally receive the vertical rectangular frame within the horizontal rectangular frame. A propeller support brace is rotatably mounted to the vertical rectangular frame and includes a plurality of threaded bosses to threadedly mount a spaced plurality of yarn containers thereto where each yarn container is of a cylindrical configuration formed with a coaxial bore therethrough including an upper lid thereof to direct yarn therethrough.

Abstract: This invention is a unique method and apparatus for improving the techniques employed in crocheting. The method and apparatus are characterized by the utilization of a support means for supporting a supply of crocheting thread and means for guiding such thread through guide means which are mounted on fingers of the person conducting the crocheting process. The method and apparatus are further demonstrative inasmuch as the support means can be a storage and transporting means for the guiding elements and the thread. Additional storage is provided for crocheting needles, and the like. Minimal irritation and injury results in the fingers and hand of the user because of the method and apparatus.

Abstract: A method of forming a textile fabric using a frame (20) which has pegs (22) spaced apart around the perimeter with yarn wound a first direction (26) between parallel pegs forming a warp. Yarn is then wound a second direction (28) 90-degrees from the first directly on top creating a woof-like layer, but not interlaced. Yarn is crocheted in a chain stitch a first (30) and a second (32) diagonal or right-angled direction across the frame tying the warp and woof layers together into a fabric. Yarn is finally crocheted in a chain stitch through the perimeter of the textile joining the edges together into interlocked loops that will not unravel. The fabric is then removed from each peg by pulling the yarn upwardly off the peg by means of a crochet hook. The finished product results in a strurdy fabric having geometrical or other design patterns.

Abstract: A knitting needle holder apparatus having flattened holder members mounted at the ends of a flexible base strap, and knitting needles having spherical balls formed on their blunt ends fitting tightly into sockets formed in the knitting needle holders so that, when the user is sitting upon the strap, the knitting needles will be supported in the correct knitting position. Adjustment strips of interlocking plastic hooks and loops are provided for adjusting the distance between the needle holders to accommodate different lengths of needles.

Abstract: A knitting apparatus kit comprises(a) at least two elongated knitting needle shafts, each shaft having a cap at one end and a primary connector at its opposite end,(b) two primary short shafts each having a secondary connector at one end thereof selectively and alternately endwise connectible to the primary connector of one of the elongated shafts, one short shaft having an endwise tapered opposite end and the other short shaft having a crochet hook shaped opposite end,(c) and two secondary short shafts, each having a secondary connector at one end thereof, selectively and alternately endwise connectible to the primary connector of the other of the elongated shafts, one secondary short shaft having an endwise tapered opposite end and the other secondary short shaft having a modified crochet hook shaped opposite end,(d) there being a container, and all of the shafts being carried by the container for selective use of one or the other of the elongated shafts and one primary or secondary short shaft associated t

Abstract: A collimated knitting pattern instruction panel for instructing a user in the creation of knitwear having patterns thereon which are formed into columns. The knitwear consists of a plurality of rows of yarn each of which having at least two groups of stitching configurations, with each of the groups of stitching configurations defining a portion of a particular one of the patterns. In addition, a plurality of a particular one of the groups of stitching configurations form one of the columns on the knitwear. The collimated knitting pattern instruction panel comprises at least two elongated panel members, with each of the panel members having two horizontal edges and two side edges. At least one of the side edges of a first one of the panel members is in juxtaposition with one of the side edges of a second one of the panel members.

Abstract: A split crochetting ring is provided and consists of a shank having a spring biased split bight and terminating in a pair of offset upper ends. A pair of guide members are provided. Each guide member is mounted on a plate on each upper end of the shank and are opposed at z right angle to each other. Yarn is fed by hand therethrough for a fabric forming process such as crochetting and the like. In a modification the split crochetting ring includes an expandable locking shank.

Abstract: A sewing thimble having an inner barrel, a blade segment and an outer shell. The molded inner shell is semi-rigid and has a projecting lug for positioning the cutting edge of the blade segment. The outer shell is resilient or slightly deformable and is molded around and encases the inner barrel. The outer shell has a laterally projecting and thickened bulb area which covers the inner barrel lug beneath the cutting edge of the blade segment. A flap cut is formed in the bulb area to provide a means so that a user may grip and pull a needle and thread by thumb pressure applied against the bulb area.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispensing facility for differently colored skeins of yarn featuring a yarn tender operable to retain the yarn ends loosely captive and free of entanglement while being inverted as a group as a patterned crocheted workpiece is inverted at the end of each row of stitches. The yarn tender and the crocheted workpiece are both inverted in the same direction through one half a revolution preparatory to starting the next course of stitches. In one embodiment, the facility includes a compartmented storage receptacle for multiple skeins of colored yarns.

Abstract: A device and method for temporarily holding an interim crochet stitch against unravelling when a crochet hook is removed from the loop of the stitch. The flexible element may be an extension from a crochet hook, or it may be an extension from a crochet hook container, or it may comprise a closure flap for tubular or barrel container.

Abstract: A needle for knitting or crochet includes a needle tip of a material resistant to bending and a flexible loop-receiving rod secured to the rear end of the needle tip. A node is provided at the rear end of the loop-receiving rod. The needle includes a loop braking element slidable positioned on the rod. The node precludes the loop braking element from slipping off the rod. The loop braking element is a ring or a disk formed with a radial bore receiving the rod therethrough and a recess in which the end of the rod can be snapped.

Abstract: A method for instructions for knitting and crocheting in which the location, type, and number of each stitch is exactly indicated on a pattern piece scaled to the final shape of the finished item.

Abstract: A method whereby patterned fabrics are knitted from plural sources of colored yarn without tangling of the yarn strands or need for repositioning the yarn sources during knitting by providing a yarn source holder for disposing a plurality of yarn balls in a linear array wherein the yarn strands are twisted during the knitting of the knit row and untwisted during the knitting of the purl row while maintaining the holder in a substantially stationary position.

Abstract: In a knitting row counter, a settable member has a projection which can engage in a selected one of a number of recesses in a further member but is expelled from the recess on rotation of the settable member. A finger on the settable member engages in a groove in the further member to retain the members in assembled relation. The settable member flexes resiliently to permit the projection to be withdrawn from the recess.

Abstract: A device designed to aid arthritic persons in crocheting, which is fastened to the disabled hand so that it may be used to cooperate with the other good hand in crocheting yarn to fabric.

Abstract: The invention relates to a row counter for a manual knitting instrument, the counter comprising essentially two separable elements; the first element comprises a slotted conical portion which defines an opening at the apex of the conical portion through which the shank of the knitting instrument is passed, the conical portion terminating at its opposite end in a first connector part. The second element comprises a body portion defining a second connector part and a cap containing the counting mechanism, the second connector part being adapted to be nested within the first connector part after the first part is fitted on the knitting instrument, the second element including an operating knob for actuating the counting mechanism.

Abstract: A device for facilitating knitting of cable stitch patterns having an elongated, bluntly pointed straight shank and a continuation of the shank formed in a loop of more than 360.degree., with a portion of the loop curving back into closely spaced proximity to the shank, the spacing being less than the thickness of the yarn being used. An end portion of the loop has a curvature exceeding the curvature of the adjacent portion of the loop so as to diverge from the latter.

Abstract: A flat circular base having a ball bearing, comprising co-planar inner and outer races, the outer race of which is co-axially mounted on said base, the inner race of said bearing supporting a tubular skein holding mast having a circular sheet masonite platform fixed thereon in close spaced relation with said base. A skein of yarn assembled about a given axis is applied axially to said mast so that the skein and mast freely rotate as the yarn is used in crocheting or knitting. The mast is hollow and also provides a storage receptacle for crocheting needles.

Abstract: A crochet needle having a conventional hook and integral body portion and a cut off device at an end opposite the hook. The cut off device comprises a blade with a sharpened edge which is concealed within a second hook which is displaced 180.degree. from the crocheting hook. The edge of the blade is spaced inwardly from the mouth of the cut off hook so as not to form a hazardous device which might injure the hand or finger of the user.

Abstract: A fingertip ring includes an extending member having a slot and a yarn opening therethrough for automatically tensioning yarn passing through the opening and used during manual knitting, crocheting, or the like.

Abstract: A device for the sorting, storage and transportation of yarn-like materials including a sack for containing the bulk of the yarn-like material and a sorting member placed in a portion of the bag to allow the free ends of the yarn to pass from the interior to the exterior of the bag separated from each other and readily available to the user.

Abstract: A knitting device has a needle bed consisting of a plurality of equidistantly spaced parallel needles and a sinker the needles being held between two depressor plates which form location points for a locking bar which in use closes the barbs of the needles when the sinker has picked up a row of stitches by movement along the needle bed so that said row of stitches can be moved to the bottom of the needles to form a row of stitches in a knitted article.