The Knitter's Helping Hand
Our first demonstration at Lambtown, OCT 2023
One-Handed Knitting
The Knitter's Helping Hand holds one needle steady in a clamp while leaving the working needle free. It can be used with either the left or right hand, and is compatible with straight or double-pointed needles.
An older model, March 2023
Adjustability
The device is designed to be as adjustable as possible while still being stable and supportive. The height and angle of the clamped needle can be changed to help find the best position for you, and the working needle support piece can be changed to accommodate different needle length.
Joy and Emily with Older Models, Feb 2023
Collaborative Design
The device is the product of a year of collaboration between Emily Robinson and Joy Mills. The project began in October 2022 as Joy considered quitting knitting due to hand pain. She and Emily began brainstorming what would make things easier for her and others. Together they went through over eight different versions of the device, Emily designing new parts and Joy thoroughly testing them. We persevered through many frustrating setbacks and ended up with the functional model we are still using today!