Abstract: Each of a set of knitting needles have a length correlated to at least two factors (e.g., needle diameter, and yarn weight) to provide appropriate strength, stability, and suitable take-up for stitches created during the knitting process. The correlation is such that as needle diameters (D) grow, and/or the yarn weight increases, the needle length grows in a particular relation, as follows: L = ( W + 2 ) ? ? ( 15 ? D + 15 ) ( .4 ? ? W + 2 ) ? ( .9 ? D + 5 ) where “L” is the length of the needle, “D” is the needle diameter, and “W” is the yarn weight from 0 to 7 (i.e., lace=0, super fine=1, fine=2, light=3, medium=4, bulky=5, super bulky=6, and jumbo=7). Raw wood for the needle is stabilized in a process including application of a composition that is maintained thereon for a period of time and in a vacuum, and heat treatment.

Abstract: A trocar includes a shaft having a leading section, a trailing section, a reduced diameter midsection located between the leading and trailing sections, and a longitudinal axis extending along the length of the shaft. The leading section of the shaft has a tapered region that terminates at a blunt tip. The trailing section of the shaft has a connector located at the trailing end thereof. The leading and trailing sections of the shaft having a first diameter and the reduced diameter midsection of the shaft has a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter for enabling the shaft to be bent at the reduced diameter midsection. A flexible wound drain catheter having a first end is secured to the connector at the trailing end of the trailing section of the shaft. The flexible wound drain catheter has an outer diameter that matches the first diameter of the leading and trailing sections of the shaft.

Abstract: A latch needle for a loop-forming textile machine includes a needle shank and a needle latch with a back. The needle shank has a slot for receiving the needle latch and a first contact portion adapted to the back. The needle latch is pivotably mounted on the needle shank about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the back bears against the first contact portion. The latch needle has a damping spring adapted to the back and/or to the first contact portion in order to damp a contact of the back of the needle latch when in the open position, against the first contact portion.

Abstract: A knitting needle or knitting needle assembly may include a cable having opposite ends, with first and second cylindrical members coupled to the opposite ends, respectively. At least one of the first and second cylindrical members may be coupled to its respective end of the cable such that the cylindrical member swivels about its longitudinal axis with respect to the cable to permit relative rotation between the respective cylindrical member and the cable. One or both cylindrical members may define a cavity generally enclosing its respective cable end. Alternatively or in addition, one or both cylindrical member may define a first end bore receiving the cable, and a second end bore at an opposite end thereof, with the second end bore defining a radially inwardly facing thread configured to mate with a radially outwardly facing thread of the cable.

Abstract: A connection structure includes a proximal end of a needle body, a metallic connector fixed to the proximal end, and an end of a flexible cable attached to the connector. The connector includes a shaft and a head diametrically greater than the shaft. The proximal end of the needle body has a hole into which the shaft of the connector is fitted. The head of the connector has a cable recess accommodating the end of the cable. The cable recess includes a first recess adjacent to an opening of the cable recess and a second recess adjacent to and diametrically greater than the first recess. The end of the cable includes a first portion accommodated in the first recess and a second portion connected to the first portion and accommodated in the second recess. The second portion is diametrically greater than the first portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a knitting needle for a knitting set for producing cross-sectionally round knitted products, having a first leg extending in a variable manner from a bendable shaft portion in a first extension direction to a first free end suitable for holding stitches, and a second leg extending in a variable manner from the bendable shaft portion in a second extension direction to a second free end suitable for holding stitches, wherein the free ends are in the form of rounded tips, and wherein the center of gravity of the knitting needle is arranged within the shaft portion, wherein the first extension direction and the second extension direction are at a variable angle to one another.

Abstract: A knitting needle is disclosed, which may include at least one needle member having a tip end and a connector end opposite the tip end, with the needle member having a longitudinal axis extending between the tip end and the connector end. The knitting needle may further include a cable having opposite ends, and a selectively lockable swivel connector joining one of the opposite ends of the cable to the connector end of the needle member. The selectively lockable swivel connector may include a first connector member defining a bore, a second connector member received in the bore, and a radially resilient locking member disposed about the second connector member and received in the bore. The radially resilient locking member may define first and second annular faces at opposite ends of the locking member, respectively.

Abstract: A knitting needle assembly has a needle body including a tip at one end and a cord connected to the needle body at other end. An adjustable slider is disposed on the cord. The cord stabilizes and holds stitches of yarn used to create a knitted workpiece. The distance between the needle tip and the slider can be adjusted by the user to accommodate the width of the knitted workpiece. Two such assemblies are used to knit. The sliders on each assembly can be adjusted to compress previously formed stitches of the workpiece so that the stitches are delivered to the needle body under a resiliency force. The sliders can also be adjusted to accommodate newly formed stitches without compression so they move freely away from the needle tip once they are formed.

Abstract: A knitting needle having at least one needle tip and a shank on which the knitting can be at least regionally arranged. A gripping region is arranged on the shank which can be gripped by a user during knitting. The knitting needle narrows along its length from the shank in the direction of the needle tip and is designed in a rounded manner and a droplet-shaped thickening, namely a retrieval droplet, is attached thereto, the latter having a smaller diameter than the shank. The transition between the shank and the narrowed portion and between the narrowed portion and the retrieval droplet is formed without edges and with little frictional resistance. Also included is a method for producing such a knitting needle. In said method, the knitting needle is designed as a circular knitting needle, wherein, during the production the cord is overmoulded with the material of the shank.

Abstract: A bendable straight knitting needle consisting of at least three parts that provides ergonomic benefit by enabling bending of the needle during stitch/loop creation by the knitter typically done with two knitting needles, one in each hand. This addition of the bendable portion to the standard conventional straight knitting needle would allow flexible knitting motion with enhanced comfort and better ease of knitting in a tight place.

Abstract: A bendable straight knitting needle consisting of three parts (1,2,3) that provides ergonomic benefit by enabling bending of the needle during stitch/loop creation by the knitter typically done with two knitting needles, one in each hand. The addition of a bendable portion to the standard conventional straight knitting needle would allow flexible knitting motion with enhanced comfort and better ease of knitting in a tight space.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a needle set that includes a plurality of knitting needles configured to knit tubular knitted items, each knitting needle including: a first needle point, a second needle point, and a shank extending between the first and second needle points, the first needle point being a different needle shape from the second needle point.

Abstract: An interchangeable circular knitting needle system with improved reliability and consistency having at least one knitting needle, at least one flexible cable, and a connector assembly to join the needle to the cable. The connector assembly is composed of two members, a plug and a receptacle. The plug may be inserted snugly into the receptacle to ensure a reliable physical connection. An interchangeable circular knitting needle kit is composed of the interchangeable circular knitting needle described above as well as a disconnecting tool for assisting in disconnecting the connector assembly members.

Abstract: A knitting needle (200) for producing plait-patterns knitware includes a shaft-like portion (204), a first limb-like portion (206), which extends in a first direction of extent (A) and has an outwardly directed first free end (209) and a second limb-like portion (208), which extends in a second direction of extent (B) and has an outwardly directed second end (210). The two limb-like portions (206; 208) are connected rigidly to one another via the shaft-like portion (204). The first direction of extent (A) and the second direction of extent (B) form an angle ? of 60° and 120° in relation to one another.

Abstract: A needle for use in creating fabric from yam having an elongate, substantially parallel-sided shaft and a tip, the tip having a transition part whose diameter and cross-section substantially matches shaft's diameter and cross section, and a tapered part which tapers from the diameter of the transition part to a point, the Up and shaft being releasably engageable with each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a knitting needle holder, wherein a set of knitting needles can be held in a channel of the holder while allowing for a knitting project to be held through an opening in the holder while engaged in an ongoing knitting project and having a pivot opening and magnetic closure mechanism.

Abstract: A knitting needle (200) for producing plait-patterns knitware includes a shaft-like portion (204), a first limb-like portion (206), which extends in a first direction of extent (A) and has an outwardly directed first free end (209) and a second limb-like portion (208), which extends in a second direction of extent (B) and has an outwardly directed second end (210). The two limb-like portions (206; 208) are connected rigidly to one another via the shaft-like portion (204). The first direction of extent (A) and the second direction of extent (B) form an angle ? of 60° and 120° in relation to one another.

Abstract: The present application describes a device and method for repairing dropped stitches and for correcting errors in previously knitted rows in a knitted article. The knitting repair tool of the present invention comprises a first hook and a second hook at opposite ends of a relatively short elongated shaft for recovering a first stitch and for recovering a second stitch in a knitted article, wherein the second stitch is recovered after the first stitch has been recovered, without releasing the recovered first stitch from the knitting repair tool. The present invention describes various methods for repairing dropped stitches in a knitted article wherein a first dropped stitch that is recovered is not released prior to recovering a second dropped stitch.

Abstract: The interactive knitting and crocheting system includes at least one crocheting or knitting needle with a motion-based sensing capability integrated therein and a computing means. The computing means monitors movement of the respective needle to monitor proper crocheting or knitting technique, and upon detection of improper technique will provide an alert that an error has occurred, which shall prevent waste in work. The computing means provides notice of improper technique in the form of an audiovisual means, which can double as an instructional aid in teaching how to crochet or knit. The computing means also provides progress as to the stitch and pattern formed.

Abstract: A knitting needle with a jointed tip is disclosed. The knitting needle comprises a shank having a first end comprising a protuberance and a second end having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper and lower portions of the shank each configured to comprise a dip. The dips of the upper and lower portion configured to form a track wherein a tip may be coupled. The tip comprising a working end and a non-working end. A plurality of ridges runs along the non-working end of the tip. The ridges are configured to allow the non-working end to be coupled in the track formed by the dips of the upper and lower portions of the shank. The joint tip knitting needle may apply to single-pointed, double-pointed, circular, and/or cable knitting needles configurations.

Abstract: A knitting needle has multiple segments, at least one of which is relatively non-rigid, wherein the segments can be combined to produce a needle that is sufficiently rigid to be used for knitting, while also having diminished usefulness as a weapon. In three major classes of embodiments, one of the segments fits inside the other in a telescoping manner, one of the segments wraps around the other, or the two segments can fit together in some sort of slotted fashion. There may be one or more engineered points of structural failure. Segments can be held together frictionally, magnetically, threadably, using a snap or twist and lock fitting, or in any other suitable manner. Contemplated segments can have any suitable composition, including especially a bendable plastic or a foam rubber.

Abstract: A yarn needle assembly may include a first needle member, a second needle member and a cable. The cable may have a first end coupled to an end of the first needle member and a second end coupled to an end of the second needle member. The cable may include a metal cable formed from a plurality of braided metal strands with a nylon coating surrounding the metal cable. The relationship between an overall diameter (D1) of the metal cable, a diameter (D2) of each of the individual metal strands and a total number (N) of braided metal strands may be defined by: (N)(D2)/D1<0.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a knitting tool 1 in which a knitting point 2 is joined to a flexible cord 3 for holding the knitted product, wherein the knitting point 2 and the flexible cord 3 are joined to one another by means of a coupling device 4 and the coupling device 4 has at least two elements 5, 6 that can be releasably coupled to one another by means of a bayonet catch.

Abstract: A knitting needle has multiple segments, at least one of which is relatively non-rigid, wherein the segments can be combined to produce a needle that is sufficiently rigid to be used for knitting, while also having diminished usefulness as a weapon. In three major classes of embodiments, one of the segments fits inside the other in a telescoping manner, one of the segments wraps around the other, or the two segments can fit together in some sort of slotted fashion. There may be one or more engineered points of structural failure. Segments can be held together frictionally, magnetically, threadably, using a snap or twist and lock fitting, or in any other suitable manner. Contemplated segments can have any suitable composition, including especially a bendable plastic or a foam rubber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a knitting tool 1 in which a knitting point 2 is joined to a flexible cord 3 for holding the knitted product, wherein the knitting point 2 and the flexible cord 3 are joined to one another by means of a coupling device 4 and the coupling device 4 has at least two elements 5, 6 that can be releasably coupled to one another by means of a bayonet catch.

Abstract: A flexible knitting pin consisting of two relatively stiff shanks (1) pointed one end each, wherein said shanks (1) are connected with each other by the other end with a flexible hollow connecting material (2) comprising a joint; said joint between the stiff shanks (1) characterized in that it comprises a flexible hollow connecting material.

Abstract: A knitting needle with one or more elevation changes that provide ergonomic benefit on the portions of its shaft typically held by knitters during stitch/loop creation, to allow knitting with enhanced comfort, faster knitting, and/or knitting for longer periods of time with less risk of hands becoming prematurely tired, numb, or aching from the repetitive motion inherent in knitting activity. The needle may also have different cross-sectional configurations that provide additional ergonomic benefit, in place of the traditional circular shape still most commonly used. The elevation changes are not positioned on the pointed tip of the needle, or within approximately one-and-one-half to two inches thereof, and are not so configured or pronounced as to interfere with the easy movement of stitches along the needle's shaft. A tube or post may further be added to the end cap on the non-pointed end of a single-point needle for convenient point protector mounting.

Abstract: The finishing needle is a hand sewing tool used for weaving loose ends of yarn back into a hand-knitted item when finishing a knitting work. The finishing needle is a long needle with two ends that taper to a semi-point at each end. The needle has a single eye that extends through the length of the needle. The eye has a beveled edge that provides for easier threading and to hold the yarn securely. The finishing needle can weave loose ends of yarn into a knitted item when finishing without stopping to turn the needle around, and with no need to re-thread, when weaving in the opposite direction. The finishing needle can more easily make use of shorter lengths of yarn than a conventional needle or hook, and can finish a large knitted item or one with multiple colors much faster than with a conventional needle.

Abstract: The finishing needle is a hand sewing tool used for weaving loose ends of yarn back into a hand-knitted item when finishing a knitting work. The finishing needle is a long needle with two ends that taper to a semi-point at each end. The needle has a single eye that extends through the length of the needle. The eye has a beveled edge that provides for easier threading and to hold the yarn securely. The finishing needle can weave loose ends of yarn into a knitted item when finishing without stopping to turn the needle around, and with no need to re-thread, when weaving in the opposite direction. The finishing needle can more easily make use of shorter lengths of yarn than a conventional needle or hook, and can finish a large knitted item or one with multiple colors much faster than with a conventional needle.

Abstract: A hand-held knitting needle, crochet hook or similar tool for use in turning yarn into cloth or other material includes one or more holes, each of which is generally placed in a portion of the tool that does not interfere with use of the tool. Each hole is threaded with one or more decorative object supports, made from metals, ribbons, and leathers. Along the support may be strung or attached any combination of decorative objects. Decorative objects may include any number and kind of beads, gemstones, pearls, and other decorative objects.

Abstract: The present invention involves an illuminated knitting and crochet device in the form of a hand tool easily sold as a kit with variety of sizes. A partial or full-length bounded inner region contains one or more light emitting devices, optionally actuated by a power supply source and a switch. In one embodiment a solid translucent or transparent tip is provided with a hollow needle body. In an alternative embodiment a computer control module may be optionally inserted to enable a non-use or non-motion automatic turnoff of the device thereby conserving energy for later reuse. As a consequence of the present invention those of skill in the knitting arts may freely operate within a low light or a no light knitting environment with relative ease, thereby improving knitting enjoyment.

Abstract: The present invention involves an illuminated knitting and crochet device in the form of a hand tool easily sold as a kit with variety of sizes. A partial or full-length bounded inner region contains one or more light emitting devices, optionally actuated by a power supply source and a switch. In one embodiment a solid translucent or transparent tip is provided with a hollow needle body. In an alternative embodiment a computer control module may be optionally inserted to enable a non-use or non-motion automatic turnoff of the device thereby conserving energy for later reuse. As a consequence of the present invention those of skill in the knitting arts may freely operate within a low light or a no light knitting environment with relative ease, thereby improving knitting enjoyment.

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: A knitting needle assembly for knitting tubular configurations having pairs of oppositely disposed rigid knitting needles interconnected by a flexible member of similar trans-dimensional properties.

Abstract: The present invention is a plastic knitting or crocheting needle incorporating in the shaft one or more light emitting diodes powered by a battery source in a knob end of the needle. In a preferred embodiment, one or more LED's and their wiring are molded in a clear or translucent plastic shaft forming at least a front portion of the length of the needle, optionally having an LED embedded only in the tip or at a distance back from the tip equaling the typical needle crossing distance during knitting.

Abstract: A craft needle having a measuring scale permanently applied along the longitudinal surface is disclosed. The zero point of the measuring scale is the distal end of the craft needle. The proximal end of the needle being the pointed end of a knitting needle and the hooked end of a crochet needle. Both knitting needles and crochet needles can be made with this feature. The length of a knitted work-piece can be measured by holding the distal end of the free needle vertically so the distal end is against the needle holding the work-piece and reading the length from the scale on the free needle. The width of a knitted work-piece and the dimensions of a crocheted work-piece can be measured by placing the distal end of the needle at one edge of the work-piece with the needle being parallel to the dimension being measured and reading the measurement from the scale on the needle. More than one measuring scale can be applied to a single needle with the zero points on all scales being at the distal ends of the needles.

Abstract: A circular knitting needle (20) with an elastic cord (46). Cord (46) has integral connections (38), (40) at each end that are bonded to a pair of needles (26), (28), respectively. Needles (26), (28) are alike and comprise tapered distal tips (22), (24), and tapered proximal bases (34), (36) for ease of manufacturing. The elasticity of cord (46) facilitates the knitting of items with a small circumference, and facilitates the fitting and sizing of partially-knitted items.

Abstract: A combination knitting needle and storage container is a set of knitting needles which are stored inside of one another by nesting of subsequently smaller needles within the larger needles, and intended to aid in the storage of knitting needles as well as reduce storage space. The largest needle in each set is equipped with a removable threaded cap, while the remaining needles in the set are equipped with an open ring on their top end. The ring allows for the detainment of the knitted article, yet allows smaller needles to be inserted inside of another. The use of the combination knitting needle and storage container allows users to store, transport, and keep track of their knitting needles in a manner, which is quick, easy and effective.

Abstract: A circular knitting needle assembly allows for knitting of small circumferential areas of garments. The circular knitting needle assembly retains knitted loops on a flexible cable that is slidably engaged with a pair of elongated hollow knitting needles. Each of the knitting needles has an elongated channel extending substantially the entire length of the knitting needle, and an end of the flexible cable is retained within the elongated channel.

Abstract: A method for effecting a curled hair style includes weaving the strands of at least one ponytail through the hair foundation proximal to the ponytail, and then raising portions of the strands away from the foundation to establish respective curled segments of hair. A tool for establishing the hair style includes a cord that defines a noose having a circumference. A needle holds the cord, and the needle has a pointed distal end opposite the noose. A sleeve is slidably received in the needle and is engaged with the cord for selectively establishing the circumference of the noose. With this structure, the sleeve can be manipulated to loosen the noose, a strand disposed in the noose, and then the sleeve manipulated to tighten the noose around the strand to securely hold the strand. Then, the distal end of the needle is advanced into the foundation to accomplish the present weaving.

Abstract: A circular knitting needle is provided which includes a flexible cord, a first needle portion connected to one end of the flexible cord, and a second needle portion connected to the other end of the flexible cord. The first and second needle portions are inclined in the same direction relative to the flexible cord which is stretched. The first needle portion may be inclined by a higher degree than the second needle portion. Further, the first needle portion may be made shorter than the second needle portion, and the flexible cord may be made to have a flattened cross section.

Abstract: A method and device for attaching a covering sheet material on top of a row of crop bales positioned in end to end relationship on a raised earthen mound. An elongated needle is used to insert strands of tie material under the bales and then the tie material is pulled up over the top surface of a cover sheet on the top of the bales. The strands of tie material are then tied in position to encircle the bales and the cover sheet to hold it is position on at least the top half of the bale with the lower portion of the bale being left uncovered for air circulation. The cover sheet is also tied to extend over the top portion of the ends of the bale row.

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 hair styling tool 10 is described for creating a band of hair that can be incorporated into a variety of attractive hair styles. A preferred embodiment of hair styling tool 10 includes an internal shaft, that shaft terminating at one end in a knob and at the other end in a U-shaped hook, and an encasement that surrounds the central portion of the internal shaft while allowing limited movement of the internal shaft. A method for using the described hair styling tool is also disclosed.

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 circular needle assembly having a scored connecting means joining the needle and cable together.

Abstract: An improved interchangeable knitting needle system comprising knitting needles, preferably made of molded plastic, and being formed with cable connecting members that prevent breakage of the needles during use with detachably engaged hollow flexible cables that collect the knitted loops, and the like therealong. A pair of needles may be connected to opposite ends of a flexible cable for the storage of looped yarn therebetween. The system further includes a double-ended connector member capable of interconnecting a plurality of flexible cables between a pair of knitting needles. Said double-ended connector member having opposite connecting ends which are also detachably engageable at the ends of the joined flexible cables. The system further provides a stop button capable of detachably connecting to one end of a cable whereby one knitting needle may be independent of the cable, and another knitting needle may be secured to the other end of the cable to enable the storage of looped yarn along the cable.

Abstract: A knitting needle with a flexible cord, comprising: a bamboo or wood needle body having a tapered rear end section which includes a joint face and a conical peripheral surface and has an axial bore formed therein; a headed reinforcing member having an enlarged head formed at a rear end of a shank which is fastened to the bore of the rear end section and has an axial mounting bore extending thereinto through the head which includes a conical peripheral surface, a forward joint face and a rearward joint face; and a flexible cord having an enlargement which includes a forward joint face, a conical peripheral surface and an axial extension extending forwardly from the enlargement into the bore of the reinforcing member, wherein the peripheral surface of the reinforcing member is interposed between and flush with the peripheral surface of the rear end section and the peripheral surface of the enlargement, with the rearward joint face of the rear end section bonded to the forward joint face of the reinforcing membe

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 knitting needle with a flexible cord comprising at least one rigid needle body made of bamboo or wood whose rear end is formed with a limited length of axial bore into which a rigid tubular member is inserted and fastened there, a flexible cord having an integral axial extension which axially extends forwardly from an enlarged forward end wall of a substantially conical enlargement formed therewith, and both of a rear end wall of the tubular member and the annular terminal end wall of the needle body being in contact with the enlarged forward end wall of the enlargement.