{"id":59912,"date":"2019-05-10T10:35:23","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T00:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=59912"},"modified":"2019-05-10T10:35:23","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T00:35:23","slug":"knitting-crochet-tools-product-review-susan-bates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/knitting-crochet-tools-product-review-susan-bates\/","title":{"rendered":"Product Review: 3 Must Try Knitting & Crochet Tools by Susan Bates"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s nothing I like more than trying out new craft tools, and when it comes to knitting and crochet accessories, you can never have too many. Well that’s my personal opinion anyway!<\/p>\n

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This product review is brought to you by American Yarns<\/p><\/div>\n

The right tools can make or break a craft project, so I’m always on the lookout for novel products that are ‘game changing’. The quest to find that ‘perfect’ crochet hook, stitch marker or needle style is never-ending, and something, I’m sure, many of you can relate to.<\/p>\n

I’ve been reviewing yarns for American Yarns<\/a> for well over two years now. It’s been a great relationship where I get to experiment with products that aren’t readily found in Australia.<\/p>\n

Apart from a wide variety of yarns, American Yarns also stocks some hard to get accessory brands like Susan Bates, Tulip, Boye and Clover.<\/p>\n

Over that time, I’ve enjoyed trying out some new-to-me yarn accessories and thought I’d review a few from the Susan Bates<\/strong> range that you may find helpful.<\/p>\n

Susan Bates is a well-known brand in the USA and is most famous for its ‘in-line’ style of crochet hook, which is rarely seen in Australia. Some crocheters swear by them so I was interested in giving them a go. Read on for my full crochet hook review.<\/p>\n

I’ve also reviewed a new style of pom pom maker and some very ingenious yarn needles. All of the products I’ve reviewed are very affordably priced, and certainly worth adding to your next yarn order.<\/p>\n

3 Must Try Yarn Craft Tools by Susan Bates<\/h2>\n

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Susan Bates Finishing Needles<\/h3>\n

Who ever came up with this idea for a flexible needle with a giant eye is a genius! These needles are fantastic for weaving in yarn ends in both knitted and crochet projects.<\/p>\n

The large eye makes them especially useful with chunky yarn. No more trying to force thick yarn through a small needle eye!<\/p>\n

Because the plastic that the needles are made from is quite flexible, you can just open them up and easily pass your yarn though.<\/p>\n

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I find them really handy for weaving in short yarn ends that can be particularly tricky to thread into a regular yarn needle.<\/p>\n

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They’d be great for basketry and weaving projects too, especially when using raffia, ribbon or paper fibers.<\/p>\n

Those with limited dexterity or problems with diminished vision could especially benefit from swapping to this style of yarn needle, if regular metal needles are challenging to use.<\/p>\n

One pack contains 5 sizes. I have found the middle sizes most versatile.<\/p>\n

My Verdict:<\/h4>\n