tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post5640071780172407747..comments2024-03-23T04:47:08.739-07:00Comments on Ginx Craft : Unusual Uses For Knitting Needles - Giveaway and LinkyGinx Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07568871409793988717noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-12198992733380763192013-09-13T16:44:01.493-07:002013-09-13T16:44:01.493-07:00Soon after I arrived in America Woolworth went out...Soon after I arrived in America Woolworth went out of business. At one of the final sales my mom and I scored a big box of straight knitting needles for some obscene low price. A few months later we got a booth in the flea market to sell my mom's beaded jewelry, and we put out the box of needles for $0.50 a pair. One day a man came and looked at all the sizes, picked two pairs, said his display broke and "these seem to be the right size to hold it up". When he was leaving he thanked us for the "chopsticks". We are Chinese, of course it made perfect sense if we sold two long sticks they had to be chopsticks!Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391126553849547771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-11886927803540106472013-09-13T13:37:57.443-07:002013-09-13T13:37:57.443-07:00We used to use crochet hooks to dress spider crabs...We used to use crochet hooks to dress spider crabs..I mean getting the meat out of the legs, not clothing crustaceans! I have a habit of sticking needles into my hair, which is Ok as long as I remember where they are. I broke a needle yesterday as I was scratching my back-it was a vintage pin, too :( Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034724456854996455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-32106642825484426462013-09-08T04:07:45.081-07:002013-09-08T04:07:45.081-07:00That is too funny! I'd never have thought of ...That is too funny! I'd never have thought of using my needles for dinner. I have one of my DPN in the drill right now. It's the perfect size for my weaving spool to sit on so I can wind it faster than by hand.<br /><br />On my very first spinning wheel, there was a clicking. We found that a pin was missing so a metal straight needle was used and cut. Never made another sound.WonderWhyGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427923229119655073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-22717503766857386912013-09-07T13:12:11.461-07:002013-09-07T13:12:11.461-07:00He's a very brave eater! I think I'd be a...He's a very brave eater! I think I'd be a little wary of using those needles for knitting again, though...maybe after a good wash! I love your knitted shells too. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-48914824437487393172013-09-07T09:01:49.444-07:002013-09-07T09:01:49.444-07:00That is awesome that he likes them. Pretty funny, ...That is awesome that he likes them. Pretty funny, though, that he needed your needles. DPN? :)<br />Let's see, my 2 year old finds lots of crazy uses for my needles…drumsticks, cat torture device. The hubby has used one for detangling the brush on our Roomba. Yuck.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763880769278650225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-34365517059801741662013-09-07T08:19:16.135-07:002013-09-07T08:19:16.135-07:00I don't knit, so haven't had the occasion ...I don't knit, so haven't had the occasion to use the needles for anything at all, but what a fun project! I hope you'll share some of the answers.<br /><br />Here's <a href="http://snowconnections.wordpress.com/2013/09/06/creative-sparks-saturday-snapshots-memories-sept-7/" rel="nofollow"> MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST </a> <br />Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-26045777147191919592013-09-07T07:41:27.685-07:002013-09-07T07:41:27.685-07:00I've never eaten snails, I think I'd be wi...I've never eaten snails, I think I'd be with your husband cooking something else. Ha! I really like your knitted shell.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-22837992267315657322013-09-07T03:49:15.167-07:002013-09-07T03:49:15.167-07:00I wish I knew how to knit. It looks very fun!
My ...I wish I knew how to knit. It looks very fun!<br /><br />My son was always a picky eater. He hasn't morphed yet like your son into a brave soul, but you offer hope.<br /><br />Here's <a href="http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2013/09/a-weekend-in-which-i-sleep-in-covered.html" rel="nofollow">my Saturday Snapshot!</a>Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-46281050423768226972013-09-07T03:02:52.886-07:002013-09-07T03:02:52.886-07:00Funny how they will eat strange things without bli...Funny how they will eat strange things without blinking at times. I had one snail, just one, on a first visit to France. It was gross. I fully understand why you weren't keen too. Your knitted snail is fantastic!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-71000553406018755822013-09-07T00:11:55.557-07:002013-09-07T00:11:55.557-07:00A lovely post and sadly I do not crochet so cannot...A lovely post and sadly I do not crochet so cannot think of anything unusual for my needle. I love the spiral shell. Hope you have had a good week.<br /><br />Jill, Christmas Pie CraftsChristmas Pie Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535917693583199463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-37261258459472697962013-09-06T15:57:32.933-07:002013-09-06T15:57:32.933-07:00I can't say that I've used my needles or h...I can't say that I've used my needles or hooks for anything other than their intended purpose, but I love this post and these comments. :-)Kathryn Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990925295124938262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-78989301255069577542013-09-06T06:07:56.235-07:002013-09-06T06:07:56.235-07:00My son (the older one) wouldn't touch anything...My son (the older one) wouldn't touch anything "unusual", I wonder if one day he might also turn into a snail gobbler... me, I'll stick to my vegies ;) hmm, what do I use my knitting needles for? I made a supported spindle out of a DPN with some polymer clay as a whorl, it spins pretty fast, shame I couldn't quite grasp the technique tho. Btw, it's fascinating reading all the comments above, might keep some for future reference ;)Cathy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962518540466499644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-76282599861109094752013-09-06T05:58:24.635-07:002013-09-06T05:58:24.635-07:00Hmm...Snails make me go 'ew' too. Apparent...Hmm...Snails make me go 'ew' too. Apparently my husband has had them, and didn't care much for them. I use DPNs and hooks to hold a casual updo in place sometimes. My bamboo ones looks so like pencils I once picked one up and absentmindedly tried to write with it. The bugger wouldn't write, of course! I hope your son's arm is healing fast. My DH broke his arm three weeks ago...painful! He has tried to use a needle to scratch under his cast, but I said 'NO' very firmly. ...:M e d h a:...https://www.blogger.com/profile/13717067206199672078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-87192973902680614362013-09-05T01:53:47.292-07:002013-09-05T01:53:47.292-07:00I've used knitting needles to unblock sinks be...I've used knitting needles to unblock sinks before - and I did use one once to unblock a loo!!! I hasten to add that needle was chucked away afterwards...<br /><br />Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224392726925128089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-27828646111897320282013-09-04T11:39:44.032-07:002013-09-04T11:39:44.032-07:00Maybe not the funniest, but definitely nifty: If m...Maybe not the funniest, but definitely nifty: If my wrist hurts and my regular fabric brace isn't enough I have been known to stick some firm dpns in to help keep my wrist straight. <br />I have also used some dpns in a game of mikado! The metal ones are especially tricky!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-77934749001466066622013-09-04T11:12:52.151-07:002013-09-04T11:12:52.151-07:00I couldn't imagine using my hooks for anything...I couldn't imagine using my hooks for anything else :)<br /><br />Not sure I could ever try snails......Hazels Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055776069517669078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-45124066825225944172013-09-04T08:48:52.243-07:002013-09-04T08:48:52.243-07:00I love those shells. Not sure why but i use my ne...I love those shells. Not sure why but i use my needles just for knitting. Yarn Changerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01114257528136246613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-22546301920139645032013-09-04T03:15:42.395-07:002013-09-04T03:15:42.395-07:00Snails are not something that I could get into - l...Snails are not something that I could get into - lobster, mussels, clams, pretty much anything else besides snails :-) I often use my sock dpns for random non-knitting things. I think mainly because I know they won't break :-)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261179479821073705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-44949285472830700072013-09-03T22:49:57.615-07:002013-09-03T22:49:57.615-07:00I am intrigued!I am intrigued!Ginx Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568871409793988717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-75950394701877569802013-09-03T20:30:04.052-07:002013-09-03T20:30:04.052-07:00I can understand how you would be put off by snail...I can understand how you would be put off by snails, but I started eating them as a kid, like your son, and they're actually really good. It's the sauce that is so appealing. Now I can't deal with rubbery oysters...<br />I was going to mention my funny, rather embarrassing use for crochet hooks, until I read that your son would be the judge. Never mind. Other than that, I use them for all sorts of mundane poking, prodding, pulling jobs, but can't think of any at the moment. Anyway, sweet knitted snail; love the coloring.jusaweecatnaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242239276015084838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835785024084523237.post-31058920772789507812013-09-03T08:08:53.584-07:002013-09-03T08:08:53.584-07:00They made a bloomin marvellous leg scratcher when ...They made a bloomin marvellous leg scratcher when i had a cast on my leg, i can still remember how good it felt to final scratch the itch, and that was 15 years ago! <br />Snails, yikes! My chooks love 'em though!Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387407423793099797noreply@blogger.com