Stylish tools to get the job done
Ainsworth & Prin Bunny Sock Blockers Seconds
Over the years we’ve amassed a small stack of our Bunny Sock Blockers that don’t quite meet the grade. This maybe because the drying holes haven’t been cut quite straight, because there’s a filled hole on the back or because the wood was snagged while cutting but they are all still perfectly useable and if they are unwaxed they can also be personalised.
Nicola has written a blog post about different techniques here, but really you can try anything, Tattooed bunnies anyone?
The price is for one blocker.
Large
Width of foot at widest point 9.5cm
Length of foot 25cm from heel to toe
Length of leg 37 cm from ear to heel
Medium
Width of foot at widest point 9 cm
Length of foot 23 cm from heel to toe
Length of leg 37 cm from ear to heel
Small
Width of foot at widest point 8.2 cm
Length of foot 21.5 cm from heel to toe
Length of leg 36 cm from ear to heel
Made from FSC approved birch ply
Treated with beeswax
Ainsworth & Prin Needle and Tension Gauge
Made for us, by the super talented Clear Cut Creations, these gauges are an updated version of an old favourite. With one of these in your work bag there is no excuse for playing guess the needle and not doing a tension square.
The wood has been sourced from sustainable resources and is covered by the Forestry Stewardship Council scheme.
Size 174 x 186 mm
Bone Buttons
Natural bone buttons, either
6 x 13mm fish eye buttons in natural, cream bone colour
or
4 x 20mm four holed, traditional bone buttons. As they are made from a natural product the colour is variable, just mention in the comments box at the checkout if you’d prefer dark or light and we’ll try to pick them for you.
Machine washable.
We found that these buttons needed at least a two stitch buttonhole when made with 4ply yarn.
Corozo Button
5 x 15mm buttons with four holes and a flat rim. Made from corozo also known as tagua nut the surface of the button is durable, scratch resistant and has a subtle pattern.
Machine washable.
We found that these buttons needed a one stitch buttonhole when made in a 4ply yarn.
Corozo Button, metal shank
Five buttons with a bronze coloured metal shank. Made from corozo also known as tagua nut the surface of the button is durable, scratch resistant and has a subtle pattern.
Machine washable.
Gift Card
Can’t decide what to buy? Need a gift for a fibre friend?
The fabulous Jo Elizabeth May has immortalised the dye shed for us and we can send out a gift card with personalised discount codes to save you from all the indecision.
All you have to do is choose how much you’d like to spend and pop any message and the recipient’s address in the ‘order notes’ box at the bottom of the checkout page. We’ll send out an A6 card to the address given.
Imitation Tortoiseshell
Imitation tortoise shell buttons.
Round buttons are small: 6 x 9mm and large: 5 x 13mm
Square buttons are small:10 x 8mm and large:10 x 11mm
Machine washable.
Metal solid shank buttons
5 x 15mm metal buttons with a shank in either old silver or bronze colour.
Machine washable.
We found that these buttons needed a one stitch buttonhole when made in a 4ply yarn.
Natural Horn Buttons
Polished, chunky, two holed buttons made from natural horn. As these are made from natural horn they do vary in colour. If you’d prefer dark or light please mention in the checkout comments and we’ll try to do our best.
Machine washable.
Large: 20 – 25mm, price is for one button
Small: 15mm, price is for two buttons
We found that these buttons needed at least a two stitch buttonhole for the small button and three stitch for the large when made in a 4ply yarn.
Novelty buttons
Novelty buttons for children’s knitwear or for when you just fancy something a little bit whimsical for yourself. Machine washable.
Pear shaped safety pins
These life-changing little pins will become your best friend whether for knitting or crochet. Cheap enough not to worry you if they rattle up the vacuum cleaner these little pins can be used as either locking or moveable stitch markers that can be personalised by you.
Twenty pins in a packet.
Pierced metal shank buttons
4 x 18mm metal buttons with a shank in a bronze colour.
Machine washable.
We found that these buttons needed a two stitch buttonhole when made with 4ply yarn.
Shell Buttons
One of the oldest materials used for buttons, shell is durable and washable.
Wooden buttons
Olive wood buttons, either plain or with a lasered design. These buttons have a smooth polished surface. Machine washable.
Leaf design: pack of 6, 20mm in diameter
Plain large: Pack of 5, 27mm in diameter
Plain small: Pack of 6, 18mm in diameter
