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  1. 4th November 10, 07:28 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by xman View Post
    Why knit a tube rather than a band?
    I can only assume that there is a structural advantage...that and that the gadget is intended to make knitting a tube simple and easy...?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobsYourUncle View Post
    I can only assume that there is a structural advantage...that and that the gadget is intended to make knitting a tube simple and easy...?
    Structural I could understand, but gadget smadget, I've a wife who knits.
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    Quote Originally Posted by xman View Post
    Structural I could understand, but gadget smadget, I've a wife who knits.
    Gadget + wife= many garter ties rapidly turned out. Maybe a new business venture...
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    A tube tends to be stretchier.

    Another idea that I've done is to crochet some. I chained on a small hook, then chained that one on a larger hook.

    Crochet Garter Ties
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