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"Sweater pic" -- where can I find one?
I used to have a small tool which I was told was called a "sweater
pic". When you would get a "pull" in your sweater (for example, your cat grabbed it and a piece of the weave was pulled into an extending loop), you could insert this instrument from inside the sweater and draw the "pull" into the inside of the sweater so that it didn't show. It was very small (not wider than a sewing needle with a little loop at the end, and a small handle like a little screw-driver) so that it could even be used on jerseys. I've searched all over the 'net and can't find one. Does anyone know how I can get one? Thanks! Carolyn |
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I use a small crochet hook to pull the loop to the inside. I have heard of
what you are talking about but have not seen one. HTH Barbara in FL |
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I think I saw one in Walmart the other day. Right next to the
seam rippers. Think it was called something that started with 'knit'. Taria Carolyn wrote: I used to have a small tool which I was told was called a "sweater pic". When you would get a "pull" in your sweater (for example, your cat grabbed it and a piece of the weave was pulled into an extending loop), you could insert this instrument from inside the sweater and draw the "pull" into the inside of the sweater so that it didn't show. It was very small (not wider than a sewing needle with a little loop at the end, and a small handle like a little screw-driver) so that it could even be used on jerseys. I've searched all over the 'net and can't find one. Does anyone know how I can get one? Thanks! Carolyn |
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Carolyn wrote:
I used to have a small tool which I was told was called a "sweater pic". When you would get a "pull" in your sweater (for example, your cat grabbed it and a piece of the weave was pulled into an extending loop), you could insert this instrument from inside the sweater and draw the "pull" into the inside of the sweater so that it didn't show. It's a Knit-Picker. Also very good for pulling the chained-off end of overlocking back into the seam to secure it. I wish they made a bigger one to pick up dropped stitches in my knitting. http://www.acmenotions.com/knitpicker.html or http://www.dritz.com/brands/showcase...ITEM_NUM=26615 HTH Sally |
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It's a Knit-Picker.
I wish they made a bigger one to pick up dropped stitches in my knitting. I just use a crochet hook of the appropriate size for the gauge of my knitting. Olwyn Mary in New Orleans. |
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Sally Holmes wrote:
Carolyn wrote: I used to have a small tool which I was told was called a "sweater pic". When you would get a "pull" in your sweater (for example, your cat grabbed it and a piece of the weave was pulled into an extending loop), you could insert this instrument from inside the sweater and draw the "pull" into the inside of the sweater so that it didn't show. It's a Knit-Picker. Also very good for pulling the chained-off end of overlocking back into the seam to secure it. I wish they made a bigger one to pick up dropped stitches in my knitting. http://www.acmenotions.com/knitpicker.html or http://www.dritz.com/brands/showcase...ITEM_NUM=26615 HTH Sally A small latch hook, or check with a knitting machine seller -- they come with nice little handles. Try here if nowhere closer to you. http://www.hi-tekdemo.co.uk/bsk/KMAccessories.asp -- Joanne @ stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us http://bernardschopen.tripod.com/ Life is about the journey, not about the destination. |
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Carolyn wrote:
I used to have a small tool which I was told was called a "sweater pic". Does anyone know how I can get one? You can use a needle threader instead. Simply insert the threader near the pull and draw it through to the other side of the fabric. -- Bonnie NJ |
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On 17 Oct 2004 04:19:35 -0700, (Carolyn) wrote:
I used to have a small tool which I was told was called a "sweater pic". I've searched all over the 'net and can't find one. Does anyone know how I can get one? Carolyn I've searched a long time for one of these, too. Had an old one for many years, which finally boke. Anyway, just a couple of months ago, I found one for sale in a little quilt shop about an hour and half from my home. It's called a "Knit Picker", and it's made by Prym-Dritz. Has a blue plastic handle, with a clear plastic cap. Looks a lot like their seam rippers, when the cap is on, but inside is the tiny latch hook that you are looking for. Only cost a dollar or two, I don't remember for sure. I just did a Google search for "Knit Picker" and Dritz, and here is the link I found: http://www.dritz.com/brands/showcase...ITEM_NUM=26615 I'm not sure if this site actually sells things, or if you have to find a retailer in your area, but at least this will give you the product number and information that you can take to your local store and ask them to order it. Donna G. Michigan's Upper Peninsula |
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