Charming Antique Hoof Shaped Bone Knitting Needle Guards on Ribbon, aka "Trotters" isle of wight the body copper

the body copper

Really a very satisfying thing that delivers pleasure every time you look at it

12" tall x 2 5/8" wide x 1 7/8" deep and in very good condition

What could be better for a camping trip

it feels to me like a place and a mood and a story

Charming Antique Hoof Shaped Bone Knitting Needle Guards on Ribbon, aka "Trotters" isle of wight the body copperI'd never seen a pair of these before and was delighted to learn that they were once a thing: knitting needle guards carved to look like pigs feet, better known as trotters! And sewn to a cloth ribbon to hold them together. So many wonders associated with knitting and sewing! I really love the vision of putting the needles to rest at night by capping them with these little feet! I'd be inclined to hang them now dangling loose from a little nail on the