I make the following items regularly:
Nostepinnes
These are used to form a ball of yarn from your skein that pulls from the middle so the ball won't roll around while you're knitting or crocheting.
It's not hard to learn to use one of these and you'll be glad you did.
Click here for illustrated directions.
I make these from Ash, Elm, Maple, Walnut, or whatever I have around here. If you want a particular type of wood contact me.
Crochet Hooks
These are made mostly from domestic hardwoods.
I sometimes make them from an exotic wood if it looks like it would make a good hook before I start.
There is more information on this page.
Knitting Spools
Also called "corking" spools. These are used to form an "i-cord" or a woven strand of yarn.
I'm told that it's possible to make other things with one of these. If you know how, I'd love to see what you make.
I will make these with any number of pins you'd like but four is most common. The picture shows steel nails but I try to use copper pins when I can.
The copper is a bit shorter but looks nicer.
Needle Cases
This is about the only thing I regularly make from exotic woods.
The inside of the case is approximately 3/8" x 2 3/4" (9 mm x 69 mm). This varies just a bit sometimes.
Just wrap your needles with a bit of thread (one color for each needle) and pop them in the case.
The lid is a snug fit and will not fall off in your purse or pocket!
I don't have any patterns for my needle cases, I just turn them as I feel that moment and try to make them attractive to my eye.
I can duplicate them in a different wood if you like, but please check with me before you order. I may not have the wood you want in stock.
Seam Rippers
These resemble needle cases but are a bit shorter in length. I insert a standard seam ripper.
Crochet Handles
These are for the really small crochet hooks that are very popular in Japan and other places where they like to crochet small.
My handles allow to actually use the hook :)
Thimbles
Just what it says. Usually made from an exotic species of wood, but I don't make them very often.
Sewing Kits
A picture is worth a thousand words. See one here.
I usually make these things out of Ash or Elm (because that's what grows here) but
I can make them from Walnut or Maple or any other domestic species if you would like.
Exotic species are available as well but I prefer to work with domestic wood.