Abstract: A thimble having a small magnetic recess formed in the tip thereof for receiving a pin or other insertable member. The small recess may be round, square, rectangular or any other shape and may be of various outside dimensions and depth. This small recess is magnetized so that the head of a pin can be easily picked up and the pin inserted into some material. Further, the open end of the thimble can receive removable inserts for changing the size of the opening for different thumb sizes. Still another embodiment discloses the use of a thimble constructed as above but in two pieces with a spring disposed between the two sections. Finally, the entire head of the thimble may be magnetized.