Susan Bates Handi Tool – Knitting Stitch Repair Tool

The Susan Bates Handi Tool combines a small crochet hook on one end with a size 3 knitting needle on the other. This 4-inch knitting stitch repair tool helps you pick up dropped stitches, pick up stitches along an edge and attach fringe, with a flat finger rest in the middle for handling.

Keep it in your project bag for the moment you spot a dropped stitch. Switch between the hook and needle ends as needed while you work through the repair, then tuck it away for your next finishing task.

Product details

• Brand: Susan Bates.
• Tool length: 4 inches.
• Hook end: Small crochet hook.
• Needle end: Size 3 knitting needle.
• Grip: Flat finger rest in the middle.
• Design: Double-ended knitting and crochet tool.

Ways to use your Handi Tool

• Pick up dropped knitting stitches.
• Pick up stitches along a project edge.
• Attach fringe.
• Use as a cable needle in a pinch when appropriate for your stitches.

Choosing a stitch repair tool

The small hook and pointed needle provide two different ends for handling stitches. Check that the tool fits comfortably through your project's stitches without forcing or stretching them. The crochet hook's exact size is not specified in the current product information.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Susan Bates Handi Tool?

It is a 4-inch, double-ended tool with a small crochet hook at one end and a size 3 knitting needle at the other.

Can it help pick up dropped stitches?

Yes. Picking up dropped stitches is one of its intended uses, along with picking up stitches along an edge.

Can I use it to attach fringe?

Yes. The crochet hook end can be used to attach fringe to a project.

Can it replace a cable needle?

It can serve as a cable needle in a pinch when its size suits your stitches. It is primarily a multipurpose stitch-handling tool.

What size is the crochet hook?

The hook is described as small, but an exact hook size is not provided. The knitting needle end is listed as size 3.