Lantern Moon · at McIntosh
$19
Shop it at McIntoshA silver-plated sheep that sizes needles and hooks, metric on one side and US on the other.
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The Lantern Moon Meadow Knitting Needle Gauge is a practical and charming tool for knitters and crocheters alike. Shaped like a playful sheep, this gauge is as delightful as it is useful.
The Lantern Moon Meadow gauge is a needle and hook sizer shaped like a sheep. It's made of sterling silver-plated metal, with metric sizes on one side and US sizes on the other.
Any knitter or crocheter with a drawer of unmarked needles knows the problem: sizes wear off, and some needles never had them. Slip the needle or hook through the holes until you find the one it fits, and you have the size in both systems.
It's small and light enough to live in a project bag or notions pouch, and the sheep shape makes it an easy gift for a knitter.
Push the needle shaft, not the tapered tip, through the hole: the size is the smallest hole it passes through without forcing. For crochet hooks, measure the shank just below the throat. Keep in mind that US and metric sizes don't line up exactly, so if your pattern gives a metric size, read the metric side.
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Silver plating can tarnish over time; a gentle polishing cloth restores the shine. Keep it in a pouch so it doesn't get scratched by other tools.
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