Patent ID: 7578147
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: D04B

Abstract:
1. An elongated, hand-held tool for use in turning yarn into material, the tool comprising an elongated element having a working end configured for forming stitches and an end-portion opposite the working end having a larger diameter than the elongated portion; a hole being defined through the end-portion of the elongated element; a support structure extending through the hole; and at least one decorative element mounted on the support structure, the decorative element being comprised of at least one of a bead, gemstone, charm, pearl or other decorative object; wherein the hole is located in a location that does not interfere with slipping stitches onto the elongated element; the support structure supports the decorative element mounted in a position that does not interfere with slipping stitches onto the one end of the elongated element configured for forming stitches; and the support structure is comprised of a plurality of unconnected, elongated support elements extending through the hole, each carrying at least a decorative element; at least one of the plurality of support elements being comprised of an elongated wire carrying the at least one decorative element, the at least one decorative element cooperating with the elongated element for retaining the support structure within the hole.