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Uncle Gut

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Post Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:11 am

What is this ?

Got this from a friend who works at a thrift store.
Is it an extractor ? Is it for something totally different ?
I have no clue. Any help would be appreciated.
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Post Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:12 am

Re: What is this ?

These are called "Latch Hooks" they're used for Rug making.

The back of the Packet reads:

Use with rug wool or canvas and cut rug wool.

Fold a length or rug wool in half to form a loop,hold in left hand.
Place latch hook through first hole in canvas under canvas strand and cut through hole above.

Place looped wool over hook and pull back through holes.This will close latch hook as you pull.

Pass wool over opened latch.
Catch remaining strands over hook and pull through loop forming a knot.

Don't ask me to explain that, or why i have one BNIP, i just do.
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Post Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:31 am

Re: What is this ?

s1deshowmick wrote:These are called "Latch Hooks" they're used for Rug making.

The back of the Packet reads:

Use with rug wool or canvas and cut rug wool.

Fold a length or rug wool in half to form a loop,hold in left hand.
Place latch hook through first hole in canvas under canvas strand and cut through hole above.

Place looped wool over hook and pull back through holes.This will close latch hook as you pull.

Pass wool over opened latch.
Catch remaining strands over hook and pull through loop forming a knot.

Don't ask me to explain that, or why i have one BNIP, i just do.


Uh, huh...sure Mick...we won't ask you questions. :???:

BTW, would you knit me some wooly undies? It's coming on fall here in Texas...although it's been 90 degrees.
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Post Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:16 am

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No worries Hallis, I'll grab a sheep and get started on it right away..... :shock:
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Post Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:49 am

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s1deshowmick wrote:These are called "Latch Hooks" they're used for Rug making.

cool.. thanks for the info
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Post Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:38 pm

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have seen something very similar in the UK on a smaller scale, known as baiting needles, generally used for attatching a particle bait to a hair rig,,,
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Post Mon Oct 25, 2010 1:52 pm

Re: What is this ?

While they resemble latch hooks, those are knitting machine needles. From a hobby/craft level knitting machine.
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Post Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:28 am

Re: What is this ?

:agree: Latch hooks usually have a handle, or don't have that funky curve on the back end. Some people also use them to turn tubular things they've sewn inside out, hiding the seams.
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Post Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:59 am

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aka.decoy wrote::agree: Latch hooks usually have a handle, or don't have that funky curve on the back end. Some people also use them to turn tubular things they've sewn inside out, hiding the seams.


Mine has a funky handle with a curve on the back end. It all depends on the manufacturer i guess.
The missus has them for doing the old "turn the seam inside out trick", and they look different again.
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