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    That is in fact the knitting tool used to make those garters.

    Also for those interested, there are threads on here that people discussed making the tassels.
    Mostly using cardboard or some simple items around the house, but my wife found this little gizmo and uses it.
    http://store.knitting-warehouse.com/070768.html

    It works great, she has been very happy with it.

    Just thought I would pass it on for anyone interested.

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    Oooh that looks like a neat little gizmo. I've got a lot of knitting gadgets, but I still always need more new ones.
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    Wouldn't it be easier with two double-pointed needles? That's what I use. (My wife says I have too much knitting stuff!)
    --dbh

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    I think it's a matter of preference. I-cord (what you make with two dpns) only works up to a certain circumference. I bet you could make wider flashes with one of those dealybobbers.
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    We used to make these in primary school with a few nails and an old thread bobbin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony View Post
    We used to make these in primary school with a few nails and an old thread bobbin.
    beat me to the post, I was going to say the same thing.

    We used ombre thread (shaded from one colour into another) and a crochet hook. When the "snake" got long enough we would wind them into a flat circle and sew the thing together for use as hot holders, or coasters to protect the table top. Lots of fun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
    Wouldn't it be easier with two double-pointed needles? That's what I use. (My wife says I have too much knitting stuff!)
    Quote Originally Posted by unaspenser View Post
    I think it's a matter of preference. I-cord (what you make with two dpns) only works up to a certain circumference. I bet you could make wider flashes with one of those dealybobbers.
    Um, you are talking Greek near as I can tell.
    My wife does the crochet and knitting.

    She did teach me how to crochet a Tam once though.
    I made a couple of them for myself.
    That was several years ago though, I don't know if I could do it again without a refresher course.

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    Just got several of these snake garters myself, and they are indeed very comfortable.

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    What length(s) do you make them?

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