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Old 04-17-2011, 05:49 AM
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It is for catching the dropped knit stitches. I use my great grandmothers when I knit on the machine.
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Old 04-17-2011, 06:04 AM
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latch hook for rugs ?
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Old 04-17-2011, 06:07 AM
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I have a thingy for pulling elastic thru casing that looks a lot like that, only it is a good deal longer (about 12")
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Old 04-17-2011, 06:50 AM
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I'm going with the snag puller ...its a nifty looking little gizmo though isn't it?
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Old 04-17-2011, 07:15 AM
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Thread Catcher???
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Old 04-17-2011, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
It could be a latch hook , but more likely at that size, it is a snag fixer for knits like sweaters. You pulled the snagged loop to the underside where it wasn't seen.
That would be my guess.
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Old 04-17-2011, 07:39 AM
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I think it may have been used as a bodkin too.
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Old 04-17-2011, 07:48 AM
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back in the day people need something to pull elastic through small areas and I believe that is what it was used for? Hope it helps
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Old 04-17-2011, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by newjeepgreen
Would it be a knitting machine needle.
I think you are right. I googled knitting machine needle. looks alot alike. still not sure about the spring. but betting on knitting machine needle.
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Old 04-17-2011, 08:07 AM
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I agree w/ Sandpat. I think it is to pull loose threads/snags back into sweaters, needlepoint items, etc. Does this make sense?
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