Abstract: The present application relates to a quick string-tying device including a first case body provided with a first bottom portion, a first open end, and a first sidewall extending and formed from the first bottom portion towards the first open end, the first bottom portion and the first sidewall forming a first accommodation space, the first bottom portion being provided with a first string-passing opening for two free ends of a string to pass therethrough, a slit formed on the first sidewall and extending from the first open end towards the first bottom portion, the slit being used to clamp the two free ends of the string which enter into the slit. The quick string-tying device is suitable for use on various items that require tying of a string, and can achieve quick tying and loosening of a string. A method for tying a string is also disclosed.

Abstract: A Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. Elastic bands can be utilized to form such links in a desired manner. The example device provides a means of holding elastic bands in place to enable the creation of an item formed of Brunnian links.

Abstract: A knitting spool for knitting comprising a tubular body having a through hole; a plurality of yarn retention members mounted at an end face of the tubular body; wherein the tubular body is formed of two parts detachable along a plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a braiding disk handle for holding a kumihimo braiding disk. The braiding disk handle includes a tubular grip having a proximal end, a distal end, and a chamber extending between and through the proximal and distal ends. The grip is configured and adapted to receive a length of yarn through the extent of the chamber. The handle further includes a hollow shank attached to the distal end of the grip such that the chamber of the grip is in communication with the hollow of the shank. The shank is configured and adapted to cooperatively and detachably mate with an opening of a braiding disk. The handle further includes a shoulder formed at the distal end of the grip adjacent and perpendicular to the shank. The shoulder is configured and adapted to support at least a portion of the braiding disk while the shank is mated with braiding disk.

Abstract: A platform for linking elastic bands together to form bracelets, anklets, necklaces and jewelry products has a circular platform having a plurality of substrate stations for retaining elastic bands in a semistretched configuration. An interlinking utensil allows a user to make cross-linked jewelry products which can be worn around a wrist or other area of the body. The substrate stations may be aligned in one or more rows.

Abstract: This invention in one embodiment comprises a cylindrical rod with a rotating, removable loop head inserted into the center of the top end of the rod. The loop head is inserted into a vertical hole drilled into the top end of the rod, wherein the loop head is able to rotate in the hole. The loop head has a plurality of outwardly radially extending circumferential loops that receive wire for bending and weaving into the Viking Knit. Preferably, the rod also has an anchor hole, drilled diagonally through the rod near its top end, for receiving and securing a wire. Preferably, the rod also has a conical wire wrap attachment at the bottom of the rod for making wired end caps to cover or enclose the finished Viking Knit Weave. In another embodiment, this invention comprises a hollow cone with a rotating, removable loop head inserted in either or both ends of the cone.

Abstract: A knitting loom is provided with a base having top and bottom, the base including a plurality of knitting pegs equidistantly projecting upward from the top of the base, each of the knitting pegs having a top hole and a vertical groove formed on an outer surface; a plurality of convex risers each formed on a joining portion of the knitting peg and the top of the base, a plurality of cavities formed on the top of the base, each of the cavities communicating with the vertical groove, and a plurality of wells equidistantly formed on the bottom of the base; and a plurality of pins each including a shank fastened in the top hole, and an enlarged head.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices for making knotted string accessories. Embodiments of the device may include a center axis, a base having a substantially planar surface such that the center axis extends perpendicular to the substantially planar surface of the base, a securing member proximate to the center axis and configured to secure a central portion of each of a plurality of individual strings, and a plurality of holders connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the plurality of holders configured to retain a first end portion and a second end portion of each string in the plurality of individual strings, the plurality of holder spaced apart from and positioned symmetrically about the securing member.

Abstract: A knitting loom that includes a base structure with pin receiving openings for receiving knitting pegs. Each opening has a through hole that allows access to a bottom portion of a knitting peg inserted therein. The knitting peg is adapted to hinder its removal from the pin receiving opening and base structure via a detent or lock provided adjacent its bottom portion. A slot can be provided in the bottom of the loom, which assists in removal of a broken peg from within an opening and allows the loom to be reusable.

Abstract: A knitting loom clip includes a rigid member configured to be connected to a base structure of a knitting loom. The knitting loom clip includes a knitting peg attached. The knitting peg is configured to be positioned between two substantially parallel rows of knitting pegs on the knitting loom.

Abstract: A loom includes a plurality of knitting pegs. The loom further includes a substantially non-circular base structure configured to hold the plurality of knitting pegs substantially perpendicular to the plane of the substantially non-circular base structure. The substantially non-circular base structure also includes an elongated orifice having a long axis and a short axis. The plurality of knitting pegs form two substantially parallel rows of knitting pegs separated by the short axis of the elongated orifice. The loom also includes at least one knitting peg near the apex of the long axis of the elongated orifice and between the two substantially parallel rows of knitting pegs.

Abstract: A process for weaving that can be implemented using just the hands as the loom and shuttle, a weaving material such as yarn, an instrument for cutting like nail clippers or a small pair of scissors, and an object for intermissions in the process such as a paper clip. The weaving process is simplified to the most basic concepts of weaving that can be enjoyed by any age group, such as, but not limited to, from five-year-old children to adults. The absence of barriers like cumbersome weaving looms permits the process to be practiced in a multitude of settings.

Abstract: An improved knitting assembly for producing patterned knitted fabric includes a needle assembly having a handle portion and a plurality of needle tips associated with the handle portion and arranged in a spaced, selectively determined order. At least one of the needle tips has predetermined and distinct operational and nonoperational positions, whereby the order of the needles may be effectively reconfigured by selectively positioning the needle tips in desired operational or nonoperational positions. The assembly further preferably includes a plurality of detachably connected independent handle portions, and the order of needle tips may be changed by detaching the handle portions, rearranging the handle portions, and reattaching the handle portions in the new order.The knitting assembly also preferably includes a hook assembly for creating purl stitches.

Abstract: An improved knitting assembly for producing patterned knitted fabric includes a needle assembly having a handle portion and a plurality of needle tips associated with the handle portion and arranged in a spaced, selectively determined order. At least one of the needle tips has predetermined and distinct operational and nonoperational positions, whereby the order of the needles may be effectively reconfigured by selectively positioning the needle tips in desired operational or nonoperational positions. The assembly further preferably includes a plurality of detachably connected independent handle portions, and the order of needle tips may be changed by detaching the handle portions, rearranging the handle portions, and reattaching the handle portions in the new order.

Abstract: A frame (20) having a number of yarn holding clips (30) attached on an outside edge for looping yarn in a first direction around adjacent parallel clips to form a warp. A second number of opposed clips likewise mounted on the frame, permit a second looping yarn to be layered on top in a woof-like manner. The frame (20) has parallel sides and is preferably square or rectangular in shape. The clips (30) have legs (32), (34) and (36) that mate with the frame and an upstanding leg (38) provides the attachment point for the yarn. The clips are attached by nails (42) in the preferred embodiment or by spring tension in a third embodiment. A second embodiment provides a narrower upstanding leg (38) to pre-space the leg when the clips are touching each other. In a fourth embodiment, a frame having a multiplicity of rectangular frame cavities (50) is used. Into these cavities is inserted a yarn holding clip (30).

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: This invention relates to an improved manual knitting device that is comprised of an elongated frame member that has an elongated slot throughout its central region. Parallel rows of pins are disposed along opposite sides of the slot. The rows are slightly offset from each other in the direction of elongation of the slot. The pins are flexible and are tapered to facilitate the knitting operation. The pins are integrally molded in a replaceable insert member that may be removed from the frame member of the device and replaced by another insert member that has pins that are spaced differently, of different diameters, or perhaps of different elastic characteristics.

Abstract: A knitting frame comprising two spaced, flat, parallel bars having upstanding pins is provided with a support. The support includes a base plate, hook-shaped locking members rising from the base plate and curved sustaining members so spaced from the locking members that when one edge of one bar is against the locking members, the other edge will rest on the sustaining members in such a position that gravity will hold it against the locking members. The support also includes an upstanding knotting pin having notches in its top and sides. It is used to join yarn used in knitting.

Abstract: Apparatus for manually producing a knit fabric comprises a series of knitting supports positioned along the edge of a base member on which supports the fabric is produced and supported, and at least one curved needle having a pair of yarn-threading eyes, which needle carries yarn from a yarn supply and is manipulated in conjunction with the supports to produce stitches thereon.

Abstract: A manual knitting frame having a pair of support blocks at opposite ends of two or more spaced longitudinally elongated members. Pegs projecting from each of the members. Rods connecting the blocks and passing through the members, one of which is threaded such that the spacing between the members can be adjusted. According to another form, the adjustment of the members is accomplished by screws attaching the members to a support at each end thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus for manually producing knitted fabrics comprises a base member having a series of upright knitting support members arranged around an outer edge of the base member and a support surface disposed inwardly of and adjacent to the support members. Slots are provided either along the sides of or through the middle of the support members, the slots extending downward to a location below the support surface. A needle includes an arched portion and two yarn-threading eyes, one eye located at the forward end of the needle, the other located at the crest of the arched portion, and is adapted to be inserted into the slot such that a loop of yarn supported by the support surface and surrounding the support member can be forced to ride onto the needle beyond the crest of the arch from a location on the inward-facing side of the support member, the needle being inserted into the slot from the outward facing side of the support member.

Abstract: Apparatus for manually producing a knit fabric comprises at least a pair of upright knitting supports with slotted top sections on which the fabric is produced and supported, and at least one curved needle having a pair of yarn-threading eyes, which needle carries yarn from a yarn supply and is manipulated in conjunction with the supports to produce stitches thereon.

Abstract: A hobby craft kit of a slotted board and pins has center line pins at slot ends for the hand knitting of articles.

Abstract: A manual knitting frame comprising two parallel elongated bars which are held apart to leave a relatively narrow slot between them. Each bar carries a row of uniformly spaced relatively short upright pins over which the yarn is looped during the knitting. To vary and standardize the length of the stitches, means are provided for spacing the bars apart by any one of several fixed but selectable distances. Removable pattern strips located beside the rows of pins are used to guide the knitting of various articles.