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 (attracting cats) 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. When you order I’ll send whichever ones I have ready.
If you want a particular type of wood or specific length 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.
Drop Spindles
These are made mostly from domestic hardwoods. Ornamental, yet functional. No one will think it’s a toy if you leave it out between spinning sessions.
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.
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 at 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 you 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 bit larger than a needle case. It holds small spools of thread, needles, and a thimble.
A picture is worth a thousand words. See one here.
Spinning Wheels
Soon. Very soon. Kind of a cross between a ‘castle’ wheel and a ‘saxony’ wheel.
I can make replacement parts for your antique wheel if you want to bring it back to ‘running’ condition.
Original parts will not be damaged.
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.
Exotic species are available as well but I prefer to work with domestic wood.