Knitting tools for handicrafts

Abstract

To provide a handicraft knitting tool suitable for improving usability.SOLUTION: A handicraft knitting tool A1 has plates 1, 2 that are disposed in one side z1 and the other side z2 of a first direction z so as to face each other, a connection part 3 that connects the plates 1, 2, and a crochet needle part 4 disposed on the plate 1. The plate 1 extends long in a second direction x orthogonal to the first direction and has ends 11, 12 located on one side x1 and the other side x2 of the second direction. The plate 2 extends long in the second direction x and has ends 21, 22 located on one side x1 and the other side x2 of the second direction. The connection part 3 is connected to a center of the second direction x of the plates 1, 2. The plates 1, 2 curve so as to come closer to each other toward one side x1 and the other side x2 of the second direction from the center of the second direction x, and the ends 11, 21 and the ends 12, 22, respectively, abut on each other. The crochet needle part 4 is provided on an outer face 1b side opposite to the plate 2 at the end 11 and extends in one side x1 of the second direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a handicraft knitting tool used for knitting work such as tatting lace knitting. [Background technology]

[0002] In the field of handicrafts, a knitting technique called tatting lace, which involves a series of knots (picots), has been known. Tatting lace is performed by unwinding a thread wound around a small, boat-shaped spool called a shuttle. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses various types of knitting tools for handicrafts.

[0003] The handicraft knitting tool disclosed in Figures 6 and 7 of the document has two blades connected via a central winding core, and is configured so that yarn is wound around the winding core through openings at both ends of the blade. One end of the blade has a sharp tip. In some tatting lace knitting techniques, for example, a loop-shaped picot is provided midway between a series of picots, and a thread is threaded through the loop-shaped picot to connect motifs. The sharp tip at one end of the blade is used to pull out the yarn when threading it through such loop-shaped picots. However, even when using the sharp tip, it can be difficult to pull out the yarn smoothly. Furthermore, there is a risk of accidentally breaking the yarn when pulling out the yarn. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 7-9993 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present disclosure has been made under these circumstances, and its main object is to provide a knitting tool for handicrafts that is suitable for improving ease of use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present disclosure provides the following technical solutions.

[0007] A knitting tool for handicrafts provided by the present disclosure includes a first plate and a second plate arranged on one side and the other side in a first direction and facing each other, a connecting portion connecting the first plate and the second plate, and a hook portion provided on the first plate, wherein the first plate extends elongatedly in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and has a first end portion located on one side in the second direction and a second end portion located on the other side in the second direction, and the second plate extends elongatedly in the second direction and has a third end portion located on one side in the second direction and a fourth end portion located on the other side in the second direction. the connecting portion is connected to the center of each of the first plate and the second plate in the second direction, the first plate and the second plate curve so as to approach each other from the center in the second direction toward one side in the second direction and the other side in the second direction, and the first end and the third end, and the second end and the fourth end abut each other, and the hook portion is provided on the outer surface of the first end opposite the second plate and extends to one side in the second direction.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the first end has a first protruding portion protruding to the other side of the first direction and a first inclined portion extending from the first protruding portion to one side of the second direction, and the third end has a third protruding portion protruding to one side of the first direction and abutting the first protruding portion, and a third inclined portion extending from the third protruding portion to one side of the second direction, and the first inclined portion and the third inclined portion move away from each other as they move toward one side of the second direction.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, a first distance, which is the length in a first direction from the first protrusion to the axis of the hook portion, is greater than a thickness of the first plate.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the first end and the third end elastically abut in the first direction, and the second end and the fourth end elastically abut in the first direction.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the hook portion has a shaft portion extending in the second direction and a bent hook portion provided at the tip of the shaft portion, and the hook portion is bent so as to face a third direction perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting portion has a through-hole formed therethrough in a direction intersecting the first direction.

[0013] Other features and advantages of the handicraft knitting tool of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a knitting tool for handicrafts according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the handicraft knitting tool shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a front view of the handicraft knitting tool shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2. [Figure 5] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 2. [Figure 6] 2 is a diagram showing an example of how the handicraft knitting tool shown in FIG. 1 is used. FIG. [Figure 7] 2 is a diagram showing an example of how the handicraft knitting tool shown in FIG. 1 is used. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the knitting tool for handicrafts will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

[0016] 1 to 5 show a knitting tool for handicrafts according to one embodiment. The illustrated knitting tool for handicrafts A1 includes a first plate 1, a second plate 2, a connecting portion 3, and a crochet hook portion 4.

[0017] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the handicraft knitting tool A1. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the handicraft knitting tool A1. Fig. 3 is a front view of the handicraft knitting tool A1. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in Fig. 2.

[0018] The first plate 1 and the second plate 2 are each generally plate-shaped and face each other in a first direction z. The first plate 1 is disposed on one side of the first direction z (one first direction side z1), and the second plate 2 is disposed on the other side of the first direction z (other first direction side z2). Each of the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 extends elongatedly in a second direction x that is perpendicular to the first direction z.

[0019] The first plate 1 has a first inner surface 1a and a first outer surface 1b. The first inner surface 1a faces the second plate 2 (the other side z2 in the first direction). The first outer surface 1b faces the opposite side to the first inner surface 1a (one side z1 in the first direction). The first plate 1 has a first end 11 and a second end 12. The first end 11 is located on one side x1 in the second direction, and the second end 12 is located on the other side x2 in the second direction.

[0020] The second plate 2 has a second inner surface 2a and a second outer surface 2b. The second inner surface 2a faces the first plate 1 (one side z1 in the first direction). The second outer surface 2b faces the opposite side to the second inner surface 2a (one side z1 in the first direction). The second plate 2 has a third end 21 and a fourth end 22. The third end 21 is located on one side x1 in the second direction, and the fourth end 22 is located on the other side x2 in the second direction.

[0021] 1, 3, and 4, the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 are curved so as to approach each other from the center in the second direction x toward one side x1 in the second direction and the other side x2 in the second direction, respectively. The first end 11 and the third end 21 are in contact with each other, and the second end 12 and the fourth end 22 are in contact with each other.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the dimensions of each of the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 in the third direction y (a direction perpendicular to both the first direction z and the second direction x) become smaller as they move from the center in the second direction x toward one side x1 of the second direction and the other side x2 of the second direction, respectively.

[0023] 4, the first end portion 11 of the first plate 1 has a first protruding portion 111 and a first inclined portion 112. The first protruding portion 111 is a portion of the first end portion 11 that protrudes toward one side z1 in the first direction. The first inclined portion 112 extends from the first protruding portion 111 toward one side x1 in the second direction.

[0024] The second end 12 of the first plate 1 has a second protruding portion 121 and a second inclined portion 122. The second protruding portion 121 is a portion of the second end 12 that protrudes toward one side z1 in the first direction. The second inclined portion 122 extends from the second protruding portion 121 toward the other side x2 in the second direction.

[0025] The third end portion 21 of the second plate 2 has a third protruding portion 211 and a third inclined portion 212. The third protruding portion 211 is a portion of the third end portion 21 that protrudes toward the other side z2 in the first direction and abuts against the first protruding portion 111. The third inclined portion 212 extends from the third protruding portion 211 toward the one side x1 in the second direction. The first inclined portion 112 and the third inclined portion 212 move away from each other toward the one side x1 in the second direction.

[0026] The fourth end portion 22 of the second plate 2 has a fourth protruding portion 221 and a fourth inclined portion 222. The fourth protruding portion 221 is a portion of the fourth end portion 22 that protrudes toward the other side z2 in the first direction and abuts against the second protruding portion 121. The fourth inclined portion 222 extends from the fourth protruding portion 221 toward the other side x2 in the second direction. The second inclined portion 122 and the fourth inclined portion 222 move away from each other toward the other side x2 in the second direction.

[0027] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 have anti-slip portions 15 and 25 provided at the centers of the first outer surface 1b and the second outer surface 2b in the second direction x. In this embodiment, the anti-slip portions 15 and 25 are formed by a plurality of grooves recessed from the first outer surface 1b and the second outer surface 2b. Each of the plurality of grooves extends in the third direction y and is aligned in the second direction x. The anti-slip portions 15 and 25 may also be formed by a rough surface. During knitting, holding the knitting tool A1 with fingers touching the anti-slip portions 15 and 25 can prevent the knitting tool A1 from slipping off the fingers.

[0028] The connecting portion 3 connects the first plate 1 and the second plate 2, and is connected to the center of each of the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 in the second direction x. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 3 includes a first portion 31 and a second portion 32. The first portion 31 is a portion that protrudes from the center of the first inner surface 1a (first plate 1) in the second direction x. The second portion 32 is a portion that protrudes from the center of the second inner surface 2a (second plate 2) in the second direction x.

[0029] As shown in Fig. 4, the first part 31 has a protrusion 311 and a recess 312. The second part 32 has a protrusion 321 and a recess 322. The protrusion 311 is generally cylindrical and fits into the recess 322. The protrusion 321 is generally cylindrical and fits into the recess 312. The fitting portion between the protrusion 311 and the recess 322, and the fitting portion between the protrusion 321 and the recess 312 are integrated by an appropriate means such as press-fitting or adhesive bonding. This allows the first part 31 and the second part 32 to be integrally connected.

[0030] When the first part 31 and the second part 32 are fitted together as described above, a through hole 33 is formed in the connecting part 3. In the illustrated example, the through hole 33 is located at the center of the connecting part 3 in the second direction x and the center of the first direction z, and penetrates in the third direction y. Note that the direction in which the through hole 33 is formed is not limited to the third direction y, and may be any direction intersecting with the first direction z. Furthermore, the through hole 33 may be formed in a position offset from the center in the second direction x or the center in the first direction z.

[0031] The first plate 1 and the first portion 31 are integrally formed from, for example, a synthetic resin material. The second plate 2 and the second portion 32 are also integrally formed from a synthetic resin material. Although detailed illustrations are omitted, the curvature of the curved shape of each of the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 along the second direction x is greater in a natural state in which the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 are not connected than in a state in which the first portion 31 and the second portion 32 are connected as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4. As a result, when the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 are connected by the connecting portion 3 as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, the first end 11 of the first plate 1 and the third end 21 of the second plate 2 elastically abut in the first direction z, and the second end 12 of the first plate 1 and the fourth end 22 of the second plate 2 elastically abut in the first direction z.

[0032] The hook portion 4 is provided on the first plate 1. The hook portion 4 is provided on the first outer surface 1b side, which is the opposite side to the second plate 2, at the first end portion 11 of the first plate 1, and extends toward one side x1 in the second direction.

[0033] The hook portion 4 has a shaft portion 41 extending in the second direction x along the axis Ox, and a bent hook portion 42. The base end side (the other side x2 in the second direction) of the shaft portion 41 is embedded in the hook support portion 13 that protrudes toward the first outer surface 1b at the first end portion 11 of the first plate 1. The hook portion 42 is provided at the tip of the shaft portion 41 and is bent in a predetermined direction around the axis Ox. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the hook portion 42 is bent so as to face the third direction y.

[0034] 4, the hook portion 4 is disposed at a position offset to one side z1 in the first direction from the contact portion of the first end portion 11 (first protrusion 111) and the third end portion 21 (third protrusion 211). In this embodiment, a first distance d1, which is the length in the first direction z from the contact portion of the first protrusion 111 and the third protrusion 211 to the axis Ox of the hook portion 4, is greater than the thickness t1 of the first plate 1.

[0035] Next, the method of use and the effects of the handicraft knitting tool A1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0036] First, before starting the knitting operation, a thread is passed through the through hole 33 and tied to the connecting portion 3. Next, the thread is wound around the connecting portion 3. As shown in FIG. 6 , the thread T is wound around the connecting portion 3 so that the thread T passes alternately between the first end 11 and the third end 21 and between the second end 12 and the fourth end 22. When the thread T passes between the first end 11 and the third end 21 and between the second end 12 and the fourth end 22, the thread T passes between the first end 11 and the third end 21 and between the second end 12 and the fourth end 22 while being slightly spaced apart in the first direction z, against the elastic restoring forces of the first plate 1 and the second plate 2.

[0037] When knitting, a motif is made using the handicraft knitting tool A1 while rotating the handicraft knitting tool A1 to unwind the required length of yarn T wound around the connecting portion 3. Figure 7 shows a case where a motif M has a loop-shaped picot Pr provided in the middle of a series of picots, and the motifs are connected by threading yarn T through the loop-shaped picot Pr. In this case, the crochet hook portion 4 (shank 41) of the handicraft knitting tool A1 is passed through the picot Pr, and the yarn T is hooked and pulled out by the hook portion 42 at the tip.

[0038] The handicraft knitting tool A1 includes a first plate 1, a second plate 2, and a connecting portion 3. The first plate 1 and the second plate 2 face each other in the first direction z and are connected via the connecting portion 3. The first plate 1 and the second plate 2 are curved so as to approach each other from the center in the second direction x toward one side x1 in the second direction and the other side x2 in the second direction, respectively. The first end 11 and the third end 21 abut each other, and the second end 12 and the fourth end 22 abut each other.

[0039] With this configuration, prior to knitting, the thread T can be wound around the connecting portion 3 so that the thread T passes alternately between the first end 11 and the third end 21 and between the second end 12 and the fourth end 22. Because the first end 11 and the third end 21, and the second end 12 and the fourth end 22 are abutted against each other, the thread T wound around the connecting portion 3 is prevented from passing between the first end 11 and the third end 21 and between the second end 12 and the fourth end 22 and unraveling accidentally.

[0040] The handicraft knitting tool A1 further includes a crochet hook portion 4. The crochet hook portion 4 is provided at the first end portion 11 (first plate 1) and extends toward one side x1 in the second direction. With this configuration, as shown in FIG. 7, when pulling out the yarn T from the loop-shaped picot Pr, the yarn T can be accurately pulled out using the crochet hook portion 4. The crochet hook portion 4 has a hook portion 42 with a bent tip, which makes it possible to avoid the inconvenience of accidentally splitting the yarn T when pulling out the yarn T. In addition, there is no need to prepare a separate crochet hook and switch to that crochet hook to pull out the yarn T from the picot Pr, which provides excellent operability.

[0041] The hook portion 4 is provided on the first outer surface 1b side of the first end portion 11 of the first plate 1, opposite the second plate 2. As a result, the hook portion 4 is positioned at a position offset toward one side z1 in the first direction from the contact portion of the first end portion 11 (first protrusion 111) and the third end portion 21 (third protrusion 211). This configuration prevents the thread T from accidentally getting caught on the hook portion 4 when winding the thread T around the connecting portion 3. In this embodiment, a first distance d1, which is the length in the first direction z from the contact portion of the first protrusion 111 and the third protrusion 211 to the axis Ox of the hook portion 4, is greater than the thickness t1 of the first plate 1. As a result, the hook portion 4 is appropriately spaced in the first direction z from the contact portion of the first protrusion 111 and the third protrusion 211. Therefore, when winding the thread T around the connecting portion 3, the thread T can be more effectively prevented from getting caught on the hook portion 4.

[0042] The first end 11 of the first plate 1 has a first protruding portion 111 protruding toward the other side z2 in the first direction and a first inclined portion 112 extending from the first protruding portion 111 toward the one side x1 in the second direction. The third end 21 of the second plate 2 has a third protruding portion 211 protruding toward the one side z1 in the first direction and abutting the first protruding portion 111, and a third inclined portion 212 extending from the third protruding portion 211 toward the one side x1 in the second direction. The first inclined portion 112 and the third inclined portion 212 move away from each other toward the one side x1 in the second direction. The second end 12 of the first plate 1 has a second protruding portion 121 protruding toward the other side z2 in the first direction and a second inclined portion 122 extending from the second protruding portion 121 toward the other side x2 in the second direction. The fourth end 22 of the second plate 2 has a fourth protruding portion 221 that protrudes toward one side z1 in the first direction and abuts against the second protruding portion 121, and a fourth inclined portion 222 that extends from the fourth protruding portion 221 toward the other side x2 in the second direction. The second inclined portion 122 and the fourth inclined portion 222 move away from each other toward the other side x2 in the second direction. With this configuration, when winding the thread T around the connecting portion 3, the thread T is properly guided as it passes between the first inclined portion 112 and the third inclined portion 212 and between the second inclined portion 122 and the fourth inclined portion 222, and reaches the contact points between the first protruding portion 111 and the third inclined portion 211 and the contact points between the second protruding portion 121 and the fourth inclined portion 221. This allows the thread T to be wound smoothly around the connecting portion 3, making the handicraft knitting tool A1 easy to use.

[0043] The first end 11 and the third end 21 of the first plate 1 and the second plate 2 elastically contact each other in the first direction z, and the second end 12 and the fourth end 22 elastically contact each other in the first direction z. With this configuration, when the thread T is wound around the connecting portion 3, the thread T passes between the first end 11 and the third end 21 and between the second end 12 and the fourth end 22, respectively, against the elastic restoring force of the first plate 1 and the second plate 2, while slightly separating them in the first direction z. As a result, immediately after the thread T passes between the first end 11 and the third end 21 and between the second end 12 and the fourth end 22, a collision sound is generated between the first end 11 and the third end 21 and between the second end 12 and the fourth end 22. Furthermore, the thread T can be wound with an appropriate sense of control, making the device easy to use. Furthermore, even after the thread T is wound around the connecting portion 3, the abutting states of the first end 11 and the third end 21, and the second end 12 and the fourth end 22, respectively, are appropriately maintained.

[0044] The hook portion 42 is bent around the axis Ox of the hook portion 4 so as to face the third direction y (a direction perpendicular to both the first direction z and the second direction x). This configuration prevents the yarn T from being accidentally caught on the hook portion 42 when knitting using the handicraft knitting tool A1. In addition, the operation of passing the hook portion 4 (shank 41) through the loop-shaped picot Pr and pulling out the yarn T can be performed appropriately.

[0045] The knitting tool for handicrafts of the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiment. The specific configuration of each part of the knitting tool for handicrafts can be modified in various ways without departing from the scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] A1: knitting tool for handicrafts, 1: first plate, 1a: first inner surface, 1b: first outer surface, 11: first end, 111: first protruding portion, 112: first inclined portion, 12: second end, 121: second protruding portion, 122: second inclined portion, 13: crochet hook support portion, 15, 25: non-slip portion, 2: second plate, 2a: second inner surface, 2b: second outer surface, 21: third end, 211: third protruding portion, 212: third inclined portion, 22: fourth end, 221: fourth protruding portion, 222: fourth inclined portion, 3: connecting portion, 31 : 1st part, 32: 2nd part, 311, 321: protrusion, 312, 322: recess, 33: through hole, 4: hook part, 41: axis part, 42: hook part, d1: 1st distance, M: motif, Ox: axis line, Pr: (loop-shaped) picot, T: thread, t1: (1st plate) thickness, x: 2nd direction, x1: one side of the 2nd direction, x2: other side of the 2nd direction, y: 3rd direction, y1: one side of the 3rd direction, y2: other side of the 3rd direction, z: 1st direction, z1: ​​one side of the 1st direction, z2: other side of the 1st direction

Claims

1. a first plate and a second plate arranged on one side and the other side in a first direction and facing each other; a connecting portion connecting the first plate and the second plate; a hook portion provided on the first plate, the first plate extends elongatedly in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and has a first end portion located on one side in the second direction and a second end portion located on the other side in the second direction; the second plate extends elongatedly in the second direction and has a third end portion located on one side in the second direction and a fourth end portion located on the other side in the second direction, the connecting portion is connected to the center of each of the first plate and the second plate in the second direction, the first plate and the second plate are curved so as to approach each other from a center in the second direction toward one side in the second direction and the other side in the second direction, and the first end and the third end, and the second end and the fourth end are in contact with each other, the hook portion is provided on an outer surface of the first end portion opposite to the second plate, and extends to one side in the second direction; the first end portion has a first protruding portion protruding toward the other side in the first direction and a first inclined portion extending from the first protruding portion toward one side in the second direction, the third end portion has a third protruding portion that protrudes toward one side in the first direction and abuts against the first protruding portion, and a third inclined portion that extends from the third protruding portion toward one side in the second direction, the first inclined portion and the third inclined portion are spaced apart from each other toward one side in the second direction, a first distance, which is the length in the first direction from the first protrusion to the axis of the hook portion, is greater than a thickness of the first plate.

2. A first plate and a second plate arranged on one side and the other side of a first direction and facing each other; a connecting portion connecting the first plate and the second plate; a hook portion provided on the first plate, the first plate extends elongatedly in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and has a first end portion located on one side in the second direction and a second end portion located on the other side in the second direction; the second plate extends elongatedly in the second direction and has a third end portion located on one side in the second direction and a fourth end portion located on the other side in the second direction, the connecting portion is connected to the center of each of the first plate and the second plate in the second direction, the first plate and the second plate are curved so as to approach each other from a center in the second direction toward one side in the second direction and the other side in the second direction, and the first end and the third end, and the second end and the fourth end are in contact with each other, the hook portion is provided on an outer surface of the first end portion opposite to the second plate, and extends to one side in the second direction; The connecting portion has a through hole formed therein, the through hole passing through in a direction intersecting the first direction.

3. the first end and the third end elastically abut against each other in the first direction; The knitting tool for handicrafts according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second end and the fourth end elastically abut against each other in the first direction.

4. the hook portion has a shaft portion extending in the second direction and a bent hook portion provided at a tip of the shaft portion, The knitting tool for handicrafts according to claim 1 , wherein the hook portion is bent so as to face a third direction perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.

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